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 at least 12 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.