Technical Certificate

Web Development Specialist (6396)

As more businesses moves to the World Wide Web, more companies need well-trained specialists to develop and maintain creative, effective websites. This program is constructed to increase your knowledge of digital and multimedia, advanced Web site design and development, microcomputer application, hypertext, Java, plus other programming and web structures that affect user productivity and interaction. You will also learn accurate methods of defining a specific Web site’s audience, purpose, and objectives.

This certificate program prepares you for higher-level Web development positions in a variety of work environments. If you want to become a Web developer or Web consultant, this program can help you reach your goal right away. Earning this credential can also help you prepare for Web development certification examinations. Our relationship with Microsoft’s Developer Network Academic Alliance allows you to download a free, licensed copy of the operating systems, server and developer applications, and programming languages taught in your classes.

Internships
Florida Community College helps facilitate a 180-hour internship as part of your degree to provide work experience in Internet development.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement
The evolution of the WWW has created an unimaginable demand for webmasters. We offer an intranet site posting jobs targeting FCCJ students, where you may also post your resume and receive e-mails about job-related topics. Our graduates are regularly employed by CSX, JEA, Blue Cross Blue Shield, the city of Jacksonville, Medtronic, Mayo Clinic and other regional employers, including the government and military.

Annual Salaries
Starting salaries for Jacksonville average $32,000–35,000, the Florida average is $42,390 and the national average is $53,030.

Certification and Licensing
This program will prepare you for Web development certification exams.

Articulation
All courses in this technical certificate apply to the Internet Services Technology (Webmaster/Web Development Specialist) A.S./A.A.S. degree program.

Cost
Estimated tuition for Florida residents is $2,324 (as of 07/06). Contact program manager for textbook, fees and material costs.

Web Development Specialist (6396)
Curriculum

Professional Courses
CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications for Business and Economics	4
COP 1000	Introduction to Programming and Algorithm Design	3
COP 2822	HTML Programming	4
COP 2702	Oracle SQL and PL/SQL	4
CGS 2820	Web Site Design and Development	4
COP 2250	Fundamental Concepts of Java Programming	3
or COP 2800 Object-Oriented Programming with   Java for Programmers (4)
or COP 2551 Introduction to Object-Oriented   Programming
or COP 2252 Websphere Java Programming
CGS 2825	Web Site Management	3
DIG 2000	Introduction to Digital Media	3
CGS 2821	Advanced Web Site Design and Development	4
CIS 1943	Internship	3
	Credit Hours	35

Total Program Credits: 35

Please see the technical certificate Graduation Requirements.