Computer Studies and Information Processing, Web Technologies - Associate in Science
Stem
CWTD
Knight Campus, Warwick only
This concentration is designed for individuals who wish to acquire the training necessary to prepare them for a position in the field of Web programming or gain a broader knowledge of computer software and/or hardware.
Note: Students in this program must earn a grade of at least C in all computer course requirements and must maintain a 2.0 GPA. Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENGL 2100 | Technical Writing | |
| Select one of the following COMM Electives: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 1005 | Business Mathematics (or Above) 1 | 3 |
| Math/Science OR Social Science Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Electives | 6 | |
| Subtotal | 21 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| COMI 1750 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| COMI 1755 | Fundamentals XML eXtensible Markup Language | 3 |
| COMI 1770 | Web Development 2 | 3 |
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design 3 | 4 |
| Programming Language Elective 4 | 4 | |
| Electives 5 | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Choose any three credits of Math 1005 or above. See this page. |
| 2 | Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students (MATH 1139) or above recommended. |
| 3 | Computer Studies Department recommends taking Systems Analysis and Design (COMP 1230) in your final semester. |
| 4 | Computer Studies Department recommends Programming Concepts (COMI 1150) as a prerequisite. (Client-Side Scripting Languages (COMI 2010) is recommended.) |
| 5 | Take 12 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP or take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining 9 credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| COMI 1100 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMI 1150 | Programming Concepts | 3 |
| ENGL 1010 or ENGL 2100 |
Composition I or Technical Writing |
3 |
| MATH 1005 | Business Mathematics (or Above) 1 | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 1450 | WINDOWS Operating System | 3 |
| COMI 1750 | Web Development 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Voice and Articulation | ||
| Oral Interpretation | ||
| Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| COMI 1770 | Web Development 2 | 3 |
| Programming Language Elective | 4 | |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Humanities, Math/Science OR Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMI 1420 | Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 |
| COMI 1755 | Fundamentals XML eXtensible Markup Language | 3 |
| COMP 1230 | Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
| Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
| 1 | Choose any three credits of Math 1005 or above. See this page. |
| 2 | Take from CNVT/COMI/COMP OR take one course from ACCT, BUSN, LAWS and the remaining credits from CNVT/COMI/COMP. See Course Descriptions. |
Transfer
If you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree, please meet with an Academic Advisor who can help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. For more information, you can also visit ritransfers.org with resources on course and program transfer to Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, or visit CCRI's Transfer Articulation page for information on articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout New England.