Program Info
Program Description
Prepare graduates for an entry-level position as a Web Developer, Webmaster, Web Administrator, Web Programmer or Multimedia Developer. The Web Development Certificate distinguished itself with extensive hands-on laboratory experience using the latest technology and software. Industry-experienced, full-time faculty provide the highest quality instruction on the latest web authoring integrated development environments, graphics and design techniques, client and server-side coding and scripting, back-end technologies, multimedia and animation tools, and project management principles.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Explain the client – server model of web development and develop client and server – side web pages.
- Implement JavaScript to provide dynamic, client – side services.
- Develop and publish a web site utilizing web authoring and content management software.
The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics lists computer occupations as 5 out of the top 20 fastest growing occupations in the economy for 2004-2014. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth projects the highest number of new career opportunities between 2002 and 2012 (25.8%) to be in the computer and mathematics industries with an average starting salary of $62,000. Money Magazine and Salary.com 2006 Best Jobs in America report lists computer-related occupations as 2 of the top 7 career opportunities on the basis of salary, opportunities, advancement, creativity, flexibility, and stress.
Career Opportunities:
- Web Administrator
- Webmaster
- Web Developer
- Multimedia Developer
- Web Programmer
CIW Foundations (http://www.ciwcertified.com/) ComTIA i-Net+ (http://www.comptia.org/) Adobe Certified Professional (http://www.adobe.com/support/certification/)
Program Requirements
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ART-107: Photoshop | 3.00 |
| ART-108: Introduction to Animation | 3.00 |
| CIS-122: Web Internet Technologies | 3.00 |
| CIS-126: HTML/CSS Web Programming | 4.00 |
| CIS-172: JavaScript | 3.00 |
| CIS-222: Web Database Development with PHP | 4.00 |
| CIS-227: Content Management Systems | 4.00 |