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Program Overview
The IT-Web Software Developer program at Madison College meets the specific skills and knowledge requirements of technical and professional jobs within the information technology field for an entry-level web analyst/programmer. This technology-based program is designed to meet entry-level educational needs in most segments of the IT field, which utilizes a variety of computers. Training blends general educational development and required IT technical skills. Graduates are prepared for entry-level web developer jobs in government, insurance, manufacturing, service, software development, wholesale and retail sales, utilities, banking and accounting.
Program Details
Students in the Web Software Developer program can attend full or part time.
IT-Web Software Developer classes are offered at our Madison Truax campus.
** note that if starting in Spring term, it may take 5 semesters to complete program. Courses core to the IT-Web Software Developer program will only be offered during the daytime for students accepted in the Spring term.
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Careers
After completing the IT-Web Software Developer program at Madison Area Technical College, you may find employment as:
- Web Developer
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Web Software Engineer
- Web Architect
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
First SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterElective3 creditsFourth SemesterElective3 creditsRecommended Electives -
Admission
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Application Dates
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is January 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:- High school transcript (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherStudents will be required to meet UW Stout general education and major requirements. Up to 72 may transfer. Courses that have been completed with a D or better may be acceptable to meet program requirements unless UW Stout major requires a higher grade.This agreement establishes a cooperative relationship between the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) and Madison College studentsin the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity-Cyber Operations Emphasis, in or after the fall 2022 termUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UW-W) and Madison College effective for students starting the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)- Computer Science-Applied Computing Emphasis, in or after the fall 2022 termWisconsin Private Schools
Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Guaranteed admission and transfer pathway from two IT programs at Madison College to Edgewood CollegeStudent who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Bachelor of Science in Business Management and LeadershipOut-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the IT-Web Software Developer program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Write moderately complex web applications using current enterprise Java.
- Write complex web applications using current JavaScript.
- Design and implement relational databases and process data using SQL.
- Perform entry-level analysis and design to build user-centric applications.
- Build responsive and accessible websites using HTML and CSS.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ever-changing IT field and its job roles with emphasis on IT security as it applies to development.
- Work as an ethical and reliable team member using software collaboration tools.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 26 44 21 Number of Surveys Sent 26 40 21 Number of Surveys Returned 17 31 14 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 16 31 11 Percent Available for Employment 94.1% 100.0% 78.6% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 5.9% 0.0% 21.4% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 13 28 8 Percent of Graduates Employed 81.3% 90.3% 72.7% Employed in Related Occupation 12 24 7 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 92.3% 85.7% 87.5% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 1 4 1 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 7.7% 14.3% 12.5% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 3 3 3 Percent Seeking Employment 18.8% 9.7% 27.3% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.4 3.4 3.6 Number of Satisfaction Responses 17 31 14 Very Satisfied (4) 6 16 9 Percent Very Satisfied 35.3% 51.6% 64.3% Satisfied (3) 11 11 5 Percent Satisfied 64.7% 35.5% 35.7% Unsatisfied (2) 0 3 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 9.7% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 17 31 14 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 13 28 8 Before Enrollment 1 3 1 Percent Before Enrollment 7.7% 10.7% 12.5% While Attending the College 4 10 4 Percent While Attending the College 30.8% 35.7% 50.0% After Training at the College 8 15 3 Percent After Training at the College 61.5% 53.6% 37.5% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 13 28 8 In College District 9 25 7 Percent In College District 69.2% 89.3% 87.5% In Wisconsin, Not in District 3 2 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 23.1% 7.1% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 1 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 7.7% 3.6% 12.5% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 10 21 3 Average Monthly Wage $5,498 $6,041 $6,164 Average Hourly Wage $31.97 $35.12 $35.84 Average Work Hours per Week 43.2 41.7 40.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 1 Average Hourly Wage $15.50 $25.00 $25.00 Average Work Hours per Week 20.0 20.0 15.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Dept of Transportation IS Systems Development Services Senior Dept of Transportation - Division of Motor Vehicles Java Software Developer Northwall Health Project Manager Melville NY TruStage IT Specialist II UW - Madison Division of Information Technology IT Security Analyst WPS Health Insurance Software Developer Verona * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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