Computer Programming and Web Development

Program Statement

Students will be prepared for entry-level programming in business and industry including the option of focusing on web development. They will develop the skills to analyze problems and develop computerized solutions using multiple programming and/or web development options. They will develop the knowledge to work with data analysis and develop and maintain effective programs and/or websites. 

Program Information

  • Students have access to outstanding state-of-the-art technology and learn from faculty in touch with the needs of industry, both locally and nationally. Courses are constantly evolving to reflect current trends.
  • Students who have earned credit at other institutions may be able to obtain transfer credit.  Transfer credit approval for any Computer Information Systems (CIS or CIT) course must be approved by the Department Chair or by a full-time faculty member in the department.
  • This concentration can be taken online. 

After Bristol

  • Programming Track: Recent graduates have successfully started their own businesses or gone to work as programmers, programmer analysts, systems administrators, systems analysts, software developers, technicians, and consultants.
  • Web Track: Students graduating from this track will be prepared to develop and maintain websites. Students either join a web development firm or do consulting. 

Degree Requirements

General Courses

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
16-17

General Electives

Course #
Title
Credits
CIS Ethical Dimensions Elective  +
0 - 3
CIS Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
0 - 3
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
6-16

Programming or Web Track

Choose one of the following tracks:

Course #
Title
Credits
Programming Track  +
27 - 31
Web Track  +
21 - 24
Sub-Total Credits
21-31
Total credits:
60-66

Course Sequencing

Item #
Title
Credits
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
15-17
Item #
Title
Credits
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
15-18
Item #
Title
Credits
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Sub-Total Credits
12-14
Item #
Title
Credits
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Programming/Web Track Elective  +
3 - 4
Science Elective  +
3 - 4
Multicultural and Social Perspectives Elective  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-18

Overview

Academic Area

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Degree Offered

Associate in Science in Computer Information Systems (Computer Programming and Web Development)

Program

Program Code

CI_CPW

Program Contact

Steven Frechette
Department Chair
Steven.Frechette@BristolCC.edu

Adrienne Foster Scharf
Dean of STEM
Adrienne.FosterScharf@BristolCC.edu

CIP Code

52.1202