Bismarck State College
This curriculum is designed for students who want to specialize in Web page development and design. Completion of the two-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Web Page Development and Design. Completion of the one-year program leads to a Program Certificate in Web Page Development and Design. This curriculum includes industry standard CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) Certifications and Paths. Over the course of two years, Web candidates take a series of four CIW exams based on their study of Web languages such as XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, PHP and Java. Candidates can earn individual certifications in CIW Foundations, CIW Site Designer, CIW E-Commerce, and CIW JavaScript. Successful completion of any of these four exams results in the designation of Certified Internet Web Master (CIW). The level of mastery depends on the exam taken and how many exams taken in a particular CIW track. The curriculum also offers training and certification in software Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, and InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Students should have a working knowledge of word processing and basic concepts of the personal computer. This program is designed for an entry-level student. Students completing the program will be able to create and maintain Web pages for most organizations.
