Web Design and Technologies Certificate
Total Program Credits: 30
(formerly Web Technologies Certificate)
The Web Design and Technologies Certificate provides students with the skills necessary to design, deploy and maintain a website. The student will create web pages using a popular software-authoring tool, as well as utilizing various markup languages. Lastly, the material covers the information tested for the CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification exam.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Web Design and Technologies Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- create visual content using industry standard design software;
- analyze and apply the principles of design to graphics and images;
- explain the infrastructure of the Internet;
- create websites using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
- describe the required competencies of a Certified Internet Web Professional;
- develop responsive websites for use on multiple devices; and
- explain the application of computer networking principles such as the OSI model and communication protocols.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 110 Social Networking and Web 2.0 | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 121 ◊ # Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 100 ◊ Graphic Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 161 ◊ Introduction to Photoshop | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CIS 189 ◊ Internet Foundations | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 190 ◊ # Web Site Development | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 210 ◊ # Data Communications & Networking Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 216 # Introduction to Networks CCNA | Core Course | 3 |
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| VIC 172 ◊ # Web Page Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 273 ◊ Introduction to Animation | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See CIS course descriptions; VIC course descriptions.
Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |