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Web Software Developer

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Nearly 75% of us are online every day, visiting websites and social media sites – some of us constantly. As smartphones and mobile devices become more widespread, that number will continue to grow and with it the need for qualified Web Software Developers. As a web software developer, you will play an important role in developing software applications that can be used on a variety of platforms. You’ll write and design programs using various programming languages to maintain computer files and websites.

It’s an exciting field that continues to grow and leads to a wide range of career opportunities including analyst/programmer, e-commerce, or web design/support positions. The program is designed to prepare you for entry-level web development jobs in the government, insurance, manufacturing, service, software development, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking, and accounting industries.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$9,938

Paying For College
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Median Wage

$83,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Intro to Adobe Illustrator
  • Intro to Photoshop - Designing and Editing
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Web Servers and Web Server Administration
  • Markup Basics 1
  • Design Basics for Front-end Development 1
  • Intro to Digital Photography & Color
  • English Composition 1
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  • High Level Scripting
  • Design Basics for Front-end Development
  • Markup Basics
  • Relational Database Design & Development
  • Mathematical Reasoning or Intermediate Algebra with Applications
  • Introduction to Sociology
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  • Project & Framework Management
  • Version Control
  • Cybersecurity
  • Content Management Systems 1
  • Content Management Systems 2
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Front End Framework
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Emerging Technologies Research
  • Speech
  • Introduction to Psychology
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  • Responsive Design
  • Programming
  • Social Media
  • Resume and Portfolio Development for Web Developers
  • Emerging Technologies Capstone
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Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Plan web-based solutions
  • Design web application
  • Build front-end of web-based software applications
  • Build back-end of web-based software applications
  • Integrate database technologies
  • Develop technical documentation for web applications
  • Test web application​
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Highlights

Associate Degree

60 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Web Designer

Web Development Specialist

Web Architect

e-Commerce Support Specialist

Programmer/Analyst

Web Software Developer student Dustin Sokolik

"Blackhawk provided me with numerous resources and an incredible staff to help me with any questions I have had."

Dustin Sokolik

Web Software Developer

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Associate Degree

Web Software Developer

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