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Web Development Certificate

Location(s): In Person and Online


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Program Overview

Major ID: 244C

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

This is a 24 credit certificate program providing a foundation in current web technologies. It features a two course sequence in client side programming including AJAX, and also coverage of at least two current server side technologies for database driven development. It includes popular technologies like Ruby on Rails and JSP/Servlets. This certificate may be completed apart from a degree program or may be selected as an emphasis in the Computer Programming AAS degree.

Career Opportunities

Graduates find excellent opportunities as computer programmers in business, manufacturing, government and education. Jobs for computer programmers for all types of computer systems are found throughout the country with opportunities for good earning and rapid advancement.

Program Outcomes

  1. Graduates will code production web applications based on standard client and server side technologies.
  2. Graduates will employ industry standard database management systems to support their applications.
  3. Graduates will create responsive, mobile friendly web applications using standard industry practices.

Program Faculty

Darren Pearson
darren.pearson@saintpaul.edu

Program Requirements


This program is designed for individuals who have computer programming knowledge or are currently employed in the computer programming field.

Course Sequence


The following sequence is recommended for a part-time student. Not all courses are offered every semester. Please contact the Program Faculty for course sequence.

Total Semester Credits: 8


Second Semester


Total Semester Credits: 8


Third Semester


Total Semester Credits: 8


Total Program Credits: 24


Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722  or READ 0724  or EAPP 0900  

Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Comprehension or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922  or EAPP 0900  

Quant. Reasoning, Algebra & Stats: Score of 250+ or Adv. Algebra & Functions: Score of 215+ or grade of “C” or better in MATH 0910  

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.

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