Computer Programming for the Web
Certificate of Achievement (CA) Computer Science · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Las Positas Computer Science and Computer Information Systems programs offers courses that lead to a Certificate of Achievement in Computer Programming for the Web. The certificate prepares students for direct job entry into areas such as Web development, Mobile application development, Systems Analysis of Web solutions, SQL/PHP programming and database programming for the Web. This program will even prepare students for many of the changes in internet programming technologies as they emerge assuring a well prepared graduate for the market place.
Career Opportunities
Static and Dynamic Web Page Developer PHP Developer for the web Web based database developer
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Direct computer operations by writing detailed instructions in computer languages.
- Implement interactive web pages using high level programming language instructions to implement specific information internet-based solutions.
- Professionally demonstrate the application of their web development skills in the development of their solution to solve a specific internet-based computer project.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core:(18 units) | ||
| CIS 43 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| CIS 59 | Web Dev: HTML/CSS/Javascript | 3 |
| CIS 60 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CIS 92 | Web: PHP Programming, MySQL | 3 |
| CS 7 | Introduction to Computer Programming Concepts | 3 |
| CS 47 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| List A: Select Three (10-11 units) | ||
| CS 16 | Mobile Application Development - IPhone | 3 |
| CIS 59C | Web Programming - JavaScript | 3 |
| CS 31 | Java Programming | 4 |
| CS 45 | Database Programming | 4 |
| Total | 28-29 | |