At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for success in one of New York’s top-ranked IT programs, #2 in the state (Money Magazine, Best College for Your Money). The Information Technology: Web Development BTech turns your passion for technology into a career by giving you hands-on experience in web design, application development, programming, publishing, and server administration. You’ll graduate ready to thrive in one of today’s fastest-growing industries.

4 Years Bachelor of Technology

Pioneer Quotes:

"Some 20%+ of our programmers are Alfred State graduates... Alfred State continues to meet our needs by providing the necessary programs and by preparing students for the real world. Kudos!" - Karen A. Austin, senior programmer, Cutco Corporation

"Classes are enjoyable and you get practical, hands-on experience that is transferrable to the workplace." - Dustin Mason, '17

Program Details

Courses You May Take

CISY6103: Web Server Administration

Credits: 0-3

This is a comprehensive survey of all aspects of web server administration. Students will gain hands-on experience by actually installing and administering their own web servers. Topics include: server installation and configuration, site planning, supporting dynamic content, security, and maintenance.

CISY7203: Web Programming II

Credits: 0-3

A survey of programming languages and techniques for Web development. Topics include CGI'S (Common Gateway Interface), client side programming with JavaScript, dynamic content using Java and ActiveX, server side programming using Active Server Pages and VBScript, creating dynamic database driven content, and developing web based client/server database applications.

CISY8403: Web Applications

Credits: 0-3

In this capstone course, students will create web based multi-media applications for companies and/or organizations. These applications will demonstrate client and server side design, programming and maintenance. Additional topics include: systems development life cycle, web-site hosting and administration, e-commerce, and integrated software applications.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2

REQUIRED COURSE PREREQUISITES

If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, 1034 College Algebra of Functions, 1054 Precalculus, or 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.

*If not required, take LAS elective to complete degree requirements of three credits; otherwise take free elective.

** Recommended: BUAD 5003 or BUAD 6113

*** Recommended: CISY 5233 - Human Computer Interaction or CISY 4053 Linux/Unix Admin & Scripting

Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student's ability to participate in an internship and complete the program

MEET OUR FACULTY

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Evan Enke Assistant Professor and Department Chair

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You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.