Web Development Certificate

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Computer Information Technologies
HEGIS: 5104

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2024 to Summer 2025. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

This certificate provides students with the opportunity to design and develop interactive, dynamic web pages. It is recommended for individuals with prior computer experience. Those with work and/or college experience in marketing, fine arts, retailing, or other business areas will be prepared for new careers. Several of the courses can be applied to the A.A.S. degree in Computer Information Systems. Graduates of this certificate will be qualified to seek employment in such jobs as web developers, web administrators, web site coordinators, webmasters, and related job titles.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic building blocks of Internet programming.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic design principles for input and output on the Internet.
Demonstrate the ability to analyze, coordinate, collect, normalize and implement a relational database for information management.
Demonstrate the ability to manage a website.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 24 credits

CIS 140 - Networking for Business
CIS 150 - Internet Technologies
CIS 155 - Principles of Information Security (CIS)
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems
CIS 240 - Network Security (CIS)
CIS 260 - Systems Analysis and Design
Computer Information Systems (CIS) or Interactive Technologies (ITECH) Elective (6 credits): Select TWO courses with either CIS or ITECH prefix

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
CIS 140 - Networking for Business	3
CIS 150 - Internet Technologies	3
CIS 155 - Principles of Information Security (CIS)	3
CIS 225 - Database Management Systems	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Semester 2

Course	Credits
CIS 240 - Network Security (CIS)	3
CIS 260 - Systems Analysis and Design	3
CIS or ITECH Elective	3
CIS or ITECH Elective	3
Semester Total Credits	12

Minimum Total Credits: 24

Gainful Employment Disclosure

For information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed this program, and other important information please visit Web Development Certificate - GE Disclosure. For an overview of all gainful employment disclosures at Westchester Community College, visit www.sunywcc.edu/gainfulemployment.

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