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2014-2015 Rockland Community College Online Catalog > Academic Disciplines > Computer Web Development

Computer Web Development

Certificate

Division: STEM and Health Professions

Division Chair: Kristopher Baker, kbaker@sunyrockland.edu

Department Chair: Jeanette Geller, jgeller@sunyrockland.edu

Department Support Staff: Carol Coiro, ccoiro2@sunyrockland.edu

Department Office: Technology Center, Room 8307, Phone: 845-574-4731

Why Study Computer Web Development?

The Computer Web Development certificate is for students with or without prior college level course work who are interested in a career in web design.

Related disciplines include Computer Information Systems/Computer Support.

Certificates Offered:

• Certificate: Computer Web Development

Occupational Objectives:

Upon completing the certificate program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions as web designers, web programmers or web server administrators.

5 Top Reasons

To Study Computer Web Development at RCC:

1. VALUE: Affordable tuition for a high-quality education.
2. CAREER: Internships provide real-world experience.
3. FLEXIBILITY: Part-time study can accommodate work, family, or other time commitments. On campus childcare available.
4. CONVENIENCE: Courses are offered in classroom, online or hybrid format.
5. SUPPORT: Small class sizes, more individual attention, free tutoring, financial aid, scholarships.

Opportunities at Rockland Community College:

There are more than 40 student clubs with special interests and socializing opportunities. Activities include sports, student government, and clubs like Robotics, Video Game & Animé, Chess, Computers, Art, Christian Fellowship, Environment, Haitian, Habitat for Humanity, Hillel, and Outlook, the award-winning student newspaper.

Program Goals:

The program provides students with the technological course work needed for a career in web design. Students are exposed to the current hardware and software used in the field of professional web development.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of the hardware and software used in web development
• Demonstrate a variety of skills necessary to effectively plan, implement and support a web server
• Develop critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a web page