This degree or certificate provides students with a comprehensive introduction to web development, covering essential front-end and back-end technologies. Students learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build interactive, responsive websites, along with fundamental programming concepts. The degree also introduces server-side development, databases, and version control. As part of the program, students complete a hands-on project, developing a fully functional web application.

The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following: (1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester units.

The Certificate is granted to students who have completed the requisite units outlined in the major requirements with at least 6 semester units of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to use industry standard tools and techniques to produce, publish and maintain websites and web content; and use industry-standard practices to publish and maintain websites.

Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE UNITS
CS/IS 260 Introduction to Website Development 3
CS/IS 261 Web Development with PHP and MYSQL 3
 CS/IS 262 Javascript and JQUERY 3
 CS/IS 265 Web Development and Project I:Construction 1
 CS/IS 266 Web Development and Project I: Maintenance 1
 CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF TWELVE UNITS FROM THE FOLLOWING
 
CS/IS 172 UNIX/Linux Operating System 4
CS/IS 190 Introduction to Computer Networks 3
CS/IS 234 Introduction to Databases and SQL 3
 CS/IS 240 Cloud Computing - Fundamentals  3
 CS/IS 255 Introduction to ECommerce/EBusiness
ENTRE 101 Create Your Own Business 2
ENTRE 102 Grow Your Own Business 3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 23

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

 
Spring 2026

GCC Catalog Addendum 2025-2026

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.