Website Design and Development Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in computer hardware, operating systems, and software applications, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. Students will also gain proficiency in web design, development, and database management, preparing them for careers in desktop publishing, multimedia design, and web development.

Program Outline

Outline:

• **Introduction to computer hardware organization, peripherals, and computer technology.

• **Use of an operating system to make a computer function and run applications.

• **Use of Microsoft Office tools for word processing, presentation, and database development.

• **Use of Adobe suite of tools for image adjustment, illustration, desktop publishing, Web, and interactive design.

• **An understanding of Internet services and protocols, service providers, Internet security, e-commerce as well as Internet business applications and Web site design applications.

Careers:

• **Desktop and interactive multimedia publications using various software tools.

• **C# programming for internet application development.

• **Development of user or customer-friendly interfaces for software systems such as a website for e-commerce.