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Fall 2025 - Summer 2026 Academic Catalog

Web Development Certificate

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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 2025 to Summer 2026. 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

The Web Development Certificate program at SUNY Westchester Community College provides hands-on training for individuals eager to create interactive, dynamic websites. In this program, students gain practical skills in designing and developing web pages using the latest software, programming languages, and web development tools. Whether you’re looking to start a career in web development or expand your digital skillset, this certificate prepares you for roles such as web developer, site coordinator, or webmaster. Additionally, select courses within this program can be applied toward an A.A.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, enhancing your career flexibility and advancement potential.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

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

Accreditation

SUNY WCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.  https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/accreditation/

Program Notes

No additional notes for this program.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 24 credits

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

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