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Graduates Hired In Field:
100%
Source 2022-23 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report
Web Programming & Database Development
Gain the capacity to become a software developer, programmer, web specialist, or analyst developer in Dunwoody’s Web Programming & Database Development associates degree program.
67K
Average Salary: Computer Technology, A.A.S.
Source 2022-23 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report
Dunwoody Web Programming & Database Development
Dunwoody’s Web Programming & Database Development program provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to build and maintain useful cross-device apps and websites, including sophisticated database-driven applications.
The degree emphasizes a well-rounded education in open source and proprietary languages and database systems, so that you graduate with a diverse set of skills.
Through lectures, hands-on projects, and individual practice, you’ll learn the ins-and-outs of responsive web development; client and server-side scripting; object-oriented languages; industry-standard database creation and management; secure coding practices and programming logic; current industry project management techniques; basic user interface and user experience principles; data structures; and structured query language (SQL) within multiple database systems.
You’ll also take courses in color theory and web graphics alongside graphic design students, so that you’re well equipped to collaborate and communicate with creative professionals when you’re out in the workforce.
Instruction comes from industry-experienced and education-focused instructors, who have years of practice working in the fields you hope to enter.
You’ll also have opportunities to work on real projects for real clients that allow you to build your résumé and portfolio before graduation.
In your final semester, you will complete a project-based capstone or internship.
International Students
This program is an official STEM Designated Degree Program, as listed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) qualifying it to fulfill the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension requirement for the F-1 student visa.
Cybersecurity Bachelor Completion Degree Option
This degree transfers directly into Dunwoody’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
Web Programming & Database Development Class topics include:
- Web Development
- Programming Fundamentals
- Business Architecture (including Agile)
- Web Graphics
- Open Source Software
- Database Systems
Recent Employers of Graduates:
Companies that hire our graduates include:
- Design Ready Controls
- Magenic Technologies
- MMIC
- United Health Group
- Vickerman Company
Common Job Titles
Possible job titles upon graduation include:
- Software Developer
- Web Specialist
- Agile Business Analyst
Student Organizations
Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:
- Game Development Club
- Open Source Group
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
- SkillsUSA
Professional Organizations
The following professional organizations may be of interest:
Facilities
Computer Hardware Lab
Become familiar with all the parts that go into a computer and how those interact with each other and with the operating system to create the computing experience.
- 20 desktop computers (for disassembly and reassembly)
Computer Networking Lab
Learn how switches, routers and other networking equipment is used to link phones, computers, servers and other hardware and devices in fast, secure, and stable data networks.
- Network switches and routers
- Cisco Academy connection software and materials
- Serial communications equipment
- Network test equipment
- Wireless networking and VOIP equipment