IT – Web Programmer | Gateway Technical College

Create dynamic websites from the ground up, using popular programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, NodeJS, Java and Python.
Benefit from flexible scheduling, including online and hybrid offerings for most courses.
Respected program faculty provide expertise with years of success both in the professional world and in the classroom to lead the second best web development program (deemed by Intelligent.com).
Gain an entry-level IT position by learning to utilize web design principles, standards and best practices to make functional websites.
Build a strong educational foundation by completing the technical diploma before you continue on to earn the IT - Web Software Developer associate degree.

Program Credits

29

LOCATION

Online, Racine Campus

Financial Aid Eligible

Yes

ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST

Tuition & Fees: $4,826
Books and Supplies: $2,171

Start Dates

Fall

Salary Outlook

$41,600

Career Opportunities:

Junior Web Developer, Web Specialist, Web Designer, Web Programmer

IT – Web Programmer Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

IT – Web Programmer

Associate degrees are typically completed in two years by full-time students and combine hands-on technical skills with general education. Associate degree opportunities in this pathway include:

IT – Web Software Developer

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.

Part Time Curriculum:

31-152-6 IT-Web Programmer Part-Time 2025-26 Curriculum Sheet.pdf

Course Number: 152-080Credits: 3.00

In this course, students explore concepts, design, documentation, and implementation of various database systems, including proprietary and open source technologies. Students implement Structured Query Language (SQL) to store, retrieve, and manipulate data. Students create queries, normalize database structures, and create stored procedures. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to develop and maintain databases used in application development.

Course Number: 890-155Credits: 1.00

In this course, students explore the Gateway Technical College community. They examine college resources and services, investigate skills that lead to academic success, and identify strategies for achieving educational and personal goals.

Course Number: OPTION-MATH.7ACredits: 3.00

Please complete 804-135 Quantitative Reasoning or 804-115 College Technical Math 1. This is for informational purposes only. Once you register for your course, you can delete this block from your timeline.

Course Number: 152-184Credits: 3.00

The course introduces the student to the fundamentals of object-oriented programming using the Java programming language. Students will learn the core aspects of Java including how to write and debug Java code. Labs and hands-on projects are a required element to this class and provide the student with experience working with the Java language.

Course Number: 152-081Credits: 3.00

In this course, students investigate the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python programming language. Students examine data types, variables, conditional statements, looping, array structures, and structured programming techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to use Python to apply problem solving skills to create applications for delivery to various platforms.

Course Number: 152-101Credits: 4.00

In this course, students create websites using HTML and CSS and examine effective techniques for succeeding in the Web Software Developer career path. They explore fundamental IT skills, standards-based coding, and web page design techniques. Students practice image manipulation and working with forms, tables, and multimedia. They examine accessibility issues, code validation, web content publishing, and an introduction to JavaScript. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a complete website using HTML and CSS for delivery to various platforms.

Course Number: 152-174Credits: 3.00

This course focuses on the advanced language features of Java. Topics will include Java servlets, database access with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), JavaServer Pages and JavaBeans. A portion of the class deals with application design issues in a web environment as well as connecting to a backed database server. Labs and hands-on projects are a required element to this class and provide the student with experience working with the more advanced features of the Java language.

Course Number: 152-097Credits: 3.00

This course will introduce students how to add intuitive, dynamic and animated interaction between their web pages and visitors. Using HTML.5 as a base, we will use Javascript, Ajax, and jQuery library to react to user actions and change webpage structure, content, and appearance. Through this course, students will learn how to dynamically refine, design appearance, control and manipulate HTML elements via the DOM API, and create content within a medium that is used for both desktop and mobile device computing.

Course Number: 152-102Credits: 3.00

In this course, students develop server-side web applications utilizing the NodeJS platform. They examine advanced web application development focusing on RESTful development techniques and various web Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Students perform database operations and create data-driven applications using various tools for streamlining application development. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to build a NodeJS server-side application for delivery to various platforms.

Course Number: 152-188Credits: 3.00

This hands-on PHP Web Programming course provides the knowledge necessary to design and develop dynamic, database-driven web pages. Students will learn how to write and debug PHP code, how to effectively use many of its powerful features, and how to design and build their own PHP web applications. Students will design and create a Web Database usng the popular MySQL DBMS to function as a backend database for their PHP website.

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Application for Admission & Application Fee
Students must meet one of the following multiple measures: earned a technical diploma or higher,* earned a minimum high school GPA of 2.6, earned a minimum college GPA of 2.0 or submit ACT or Accuplacer test scores. Submit any needed transcripts or test scores. *Please note short term technical diplomas do not fulfill Multiple Measures. These programs include Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, and Truck Driving.