Certifications: Web Master and Web Developer

These combined areas are aimed at preparing students for positions in service, support, and program development for the World Wide Web, Corporate Internet and/or Intranet. Students who complete the Information Technology - Web Site programming degree will have sufficient training to sit for one or both of the following certifications: iNet Web Certification, CIW Associate Certificate, JavaScript, Web languages Perl and Application Developer.

Graduates will have the skills necessary to serve the industry in positions ranging from Web Master, Web Development Specialist, Intranet/Internet implementers, and E-commerce site builder.

Certified WEB MASTERS possess the skills and knowledge critical to establishing and maintaining an effective presence on the Web. They are able to design the interface between the data storage component and the user, creating dynamic, data rich web pages; add interactivity and graphics to their pages using JavaScript or VBScript; and carry out secure electronic commerce.

Certified WEB DEVELOPERS (Internet/Intranet) possess the knowledge and skills needed to take full advantage of Internet services and resources. They know how to implement Internet technologies to gain full access to the Internet and set up a corporate intranet. They also know how to develop and establish dynamic Web sites, develop content-rich intranets and secure Web communications and web sites.

The web certification program is valuable for developers, Webmasters, Intranet/Internet specialists and others responsible for developing and maintaining their organization's web site. In addition, web developers, system and network administrators, technical staff, security specialists and those who want to take full advantage of Intranet/Internet resources and services for business applications will benefit from completing degree requirements.

Technology Requirements

Because this program is for eventual certification of Web Masters and Web Developers, it is designed to be offered online. In addition to the basic equipment and software required for traditional online classes, participants will be required to install curriculum specific software such as Personal Web Server, Visual Studio.Net, and Dreamweaver. Each of these packages are available at very deeply discounted pricing for students, some are free, or are available as a 60-90 day trial offer or as fully functioning programs shipped with textbooks. Texts and supplemental resource guides and programming manuals have been carefully chosen so as to reduce out-of-pocket expense for students.

WEB SPECIALIST Option

Students completing the Web Development or Web Master Degree program are eligible to complete 28 hours in MACA Web Design courses to earn a Web Specialist Degree.

iNet and CIW Industry Certifications

Please contact program advisor Jacqueline Wanner at 586.286.2053 for the most current course and program specialty offerings.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 Semester Hours)

A. Career Preparation and Related Courses

B. Arts and Sciences Component.................................................... minimum sem hrs 18

Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.

C. Elective Courses.......................................................................................... none required

D. Certificate Option

Certificate in Information Technology - Web Site Programming

E. Skill Specific Certificates

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Web Programming - UNIX

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Web Programming - Level 1 (Web Master)

Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Web Programming - Level 2 (Web Master)
(Web Programming Level 1 or equivalent is a prerequisite for this certificate.)