Web Development and Design

  • Overview

Newly redesigned! GCC's Web Development & Design Certificate teaches the latest standards and technologies for developing, building, and maintaining websites and online marketing channels. Courses are regularly updated to incorporate changes in software, programming, and data management. The Business and Information Technology Department faculty collaborate to ensure that students are prepared to handle today’s online business technology.

 

Program requirements have been newly updated to include the most industry-relevant courses and content. The revised curriculum addresses evolutions in web development methodologies, browser, server, and web platform updates, and the growing demand for online marketing skills. Program electives enable students to expand their skills with a focus on design, development, or business.

Prepare yourself for employment in the business environment as a web developer or begin working as a freelancer! Job and freelance opportunities will be local, regional and national as the need for individuals with strong computer and web development skills continues to grow, in businesses across all sectors. Graduates of this program can also build on their skills with additional study to acquire a degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing or Computer Information Systems.

What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing
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Curriculum Documents

To plan certificate completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.

This is just one way you might complete the Web Development and Design Certificate Program in 2 semesters over 1 year of full-time study, or 4 semesters over 2 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information download the Web Development and Design program description from our official academic catalog.

Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses

Sample 1 Year Sequence of Courses
FallSpring

BUS 111
BUS 164
CIS 140
CIS 151
ENG Comp. I

BUS 116 or BUS 224
BUS 226
CIS 145
CIS 153

Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses
Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2

BUS 164
BUS 111

CIS 140
CIS 151

ENG Comp. I
CIS 145
CIS 153

BUS 116 or BUS 224
BUS 226

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing a course of study in this program will be able to:
  • Apply the various functions of an organization including management, marketing, accounting, finance and information technology to real world situations
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the trade-offs of a market-based economy and evaluate the impact of current economic conditions on efficiency and equity in organizations and society
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to be a successful participant in an organization
  • Develop the skills necessary to work in teams and to collaborate to achieve a common objective in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
  • Demonstrate effective use of basic IT skills in the areas of information search, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and database design

What's Next

Entry-level employment as a web developer, web designer, or content manager; proprietorship of a contracted web development service; or continuation towards an Associate Degree in Business.

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