Academics

Web Systems
Do you ever wonder how websites are made? Are you fascinated with how some websites seem to flow, while others simply don’t? Would you like to create websites that change to compliment any device?
Google, Facebook, Netflix, and YouTube are all examples of websites that changed the way people use the Internet. If you want to develop your ideas into an amazing website or even a mobile app then a career in web systems is the path for you!
Illinois Central College has been developing students into future web developers and designers since 1999. We are a World Organization of Webmasters Web Professional Academy . Web Professional Academy College Partners offer Web Professional degrees that represent a comprehensive “peer review” and WebProfessionals.org Web Professional Academy review process vetting the curriculum, learning objectives and instructor training and certifications. Here students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to maintain corporate intranet, extranet, and Internet web sites.
Job Readiness
The biggest question on any aspiring student’s mind is, “will I be able to get into the work force?” Well according to the U.S. Labor Department, careers in web development are expected to grow at a rate of 20 percent by 2022 due to the growing popularity of mobile devices and e-commerce. Not only that, but U.S. News lists web developer careers as #11 on their list of “The 100 Best Jobs.”
So if you are looking for a career that is high in demand and will give you the chance to take your creativity to new heights then see your academic advisor today and take the first steps to achieving a degree or certificate in one of our five web programs!
Illinois Central College web programs include:
- Web Developer Apprentice — Certificate (Certificate Program)
- Web Developer — Certificate (Certificate Program)
- Web Systems — Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Accreditation:
Accredited by Webprofessionals.org as a Web Professional Academy
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 63
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
ENGL 110 or | COMPOSITION I  or | 3 |
ENGL 125 or | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS  or | 3 |
ENGL 201 | TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS  | 3 |
COMMUNICATION * | 3 | |
SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
MATHEMATICS/LABORATORY SCIENCE  * | 3 to 4 | |
BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS  | 3 |
HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
Course | Name | Credit Hours |
CMWEB 110 | BEGINNING WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML AND CSS  | 4 |
CMWEB 120 | INTERMEDIATE WEB DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML AND CSS  | 4 |
CMWEB 130 | WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, SEO, AND ANALYTICS  | 4 |
CMWEB 135 | BUSINESS USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA  | 4 |
CMWEB 140 | ELECTRONIC COMMERCE  | 4 |
CMWEB 150 | WEB ACCESSIBILITY AND USABILITY  | 4 |
CMWEB 160 | INTRODUCTION TO SCRIPTING FOR THE WEB AND XML  | 4 |
CMWEB 200 | JAVASCRIPT AND MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT FOR WEB DEVELOPERS  | 4 |
CMWEB 220 | ADVANCED WEB AND MOBILE DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML AND CSS  | 4 |
CMWEB 241 | PHP  | 4 |
CMWEB 270 | WEB SERVER AND WEB APPLICATION SECURITY  | 4 |
CMWEB 298 | WEB DEVELOPER ASSOCIATE CAPSTONE ** | 1 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** For the capstone course CMWEB298, the student will either take the Web Professionals Web Developer Associate Exam, an industry recognized certification, or complete a comprehensive project that reviews and demonstrates competency in the most important concepts covered in the classes in the program.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
Semester | Courses |
Fall Semester 1 | CMWEB110, CMWEB130, CMWEB150, CMWEB160 |
Spring Semester 1 | CMWEB120, CMWEB140, CMWEB200, BUS120 |
Summer Semester | English |
Fall Semester 2 | CMWEB135, CMWEB220, CMWEB241, Mathematics/Lab Science |
Spring Semester 2 | Social Science, Humanities, Communication, CMWEB270, CMWEB298 |
Program Contact Information
Business, Legal, and Information Systems Department
Technology Center
Room 205
(309) 694-5558
Illinois Career Cluster
Information Technology
Career Pathway:
Network Systems
Career Pathway
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Information Technology If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Communication | Composition I (ENGL 110) | Humanities | Mathematics/Lab Science | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Web Developer
| Student Information Web Developer Apprentice
(29 credit hours) WOW Certified Apprentice Web Developers, Web Administrators
$16-29/hr
Web Developer
(45 credit hours) WOW Certified Web Associate Web Developers, Web Administrators$16-29/hr
Web Systems(63 credit hours) WOW Certified Web Developer Web Developers, Web Administrators$16-29/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Network Systems
ICC Pathway: Web Development
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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