Information Technology - Web Designer/Developer

Program Description

The Information Technology - Web Designer/Developer program teaches students to use a variety of software, programming and markup languages combined with Web design principles to create Web sites used for marketing and e-commerce.

Graduates may work in positions as Webmasters, Web designers, Web developers and Web site developer consultants/entrepreneurs. Individuals may be employed in a wide range of companies that are interested in using the Internet to market and/or sell their products or services. Graduates may be employed by a consulting firm that provides Web design, development and maintenance as a contracted service to businesses and industries or start their own business.

Approximate Costs

• $111.85 per credit (resident)
• $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
• *Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Program Outcomes

• Create Web photographics.
• Demonstrate fundamental network environment concepts.
• Develop Web sites.
• Employ Web design principles.
• Employ Web development skills.
• Explore new Web technologies.
• Incorporate e-commerce solutions.
• Maintain a Web site.
• Program Web languages.
• Promote Web site online.
• Use markup languages.
• Develop database-driven Web sites.
• Employ project management tools.

Career Opportunities

• Online Marketer
• Web Designer
• Web Developer
• Web Site Consultant/Entrepreneur
• Social Media Coordinator

Entrance Scores

Admission Process

• Submit the college admission application.
• Submit the $30 one-time fee.
• Submit high school and other official college transcripts.
• Take the college assessment test (ACCUPLACER, ACT or other). The ACCUPLACER assessment can be taken at MPTC.
• Meet with Admissions to discuss order of courses and prerequisites (strongly encouraged).
• Check with Admissions if any additional steps are required.

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided as a federal requirement in an effort to help students make informed educational decisions. Specifically, Gainful Employment aims to provide information related to future potential debt burden in comparison to the expected earnings in a chosen program or field.