IT-Front End Developer

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 1015210

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

This associate degree program meets the specific skill and knowledge requirements of Front-End Developer positions. A front-end web developer is responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. Front-end developers use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to code the website and web app designs created by web designers. Training blends general educational development with required IT technical skills for developers in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking and accounting.

Program Details

Students in the IT-Front-end developers program can attend full or part time.

Front-end developer classes may be offered at this Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for IT-Front-end developer.

** note that if starting in Spring term, it may take 5 semesters to complete program

Some of the courses for this program may be available online.

Admission

Admission

To Apply

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials, and requirements.
   
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact Enrollment Services at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

10-152-119

Introduction to Programming with JavaScript

3 credits

10-152-120

Website Development-HTML5

3 credits

10-152-124

Introduction to Databases

3 credits

10-107-111

Exploration of Information Technology

1 credits

10-151-102

IT Security Awareness

1 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

Second Semester

10-152-110

Cloud for Developers

3 credits

10-152-168

Advanced JavaScript

3 credits

10-152-121

Advanced CSS

3 credits

10-152-130

UI/UX for Developers

3 credits

10-801-196

Oral/Interpersonal Communication

3 credits

Third Semester

10-152-158

JS Frameworks

3 credits

10-152-108

Typescript Programming

3 credits

10-152-131

Agile Practices

3 credits

10-107-175

Preparation for an IT Career

1 credits

10-809-197

Contemporary American Society

3 credits

10-804-144

Math of Finance

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-152-182

Advanced Front-End Development

3 credits

10-152-114

Front-End Development Internship

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

99-999-999

Elective

6 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

After completing the IT-Front-end developer program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to: 

• Write front-end web applications using modern technologies.
• Write web applications using modern JavaScript.
• Write front-end applications to access RESTful APIs to manipulate data.
• Perform entry-level systems analysis and user-centered design to solve business problems.
• Build websites using HTML and CSS.
• Demonstrate work ethics and reliable behavior including, but not limited to, assuming responsibility for decisions and actions, utilizing time and stress management skills, and displaying initiative.
• Work as a team member by demonstrating good communication and listening skills, cooperation, and providing a supportive environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the IT field and its job roles, with emphasis on IT security and accessibility.

Careers

Careers

Madison College IT-Front-end developers are ready for a range of professional positions in the the field including:

• Front-End Developer
• CSS/HTML Developer
• Web Software Developer
• Front-End SEO Expert
• Front-End Accessibility Expert
• Front-End DevOps
• Front-End Engineer
• Front-End Architect

• Estimated Program Cost
  # of Credits for Completion

  60

  Tuition

  $8190.00

  Materials/Supplemental Costs

  $807.96

  Other Costs

  $0.00

  Total Estimated Program Costs:
  (book costs not included)

  $8997.96