Web design and development is a growing field of interest for computer information science and business students. Many jobs now require employees to manage information on Web sites. In fact, the World Wide Web is now the primary source of information and communication for most businesses, as well as government agencies and non-profit organizations.

What Jobs Are Available In The Web Field?

Web professionals are commonly called Web Designers, Web Developers, or Webmasters. Web Design involves the visual design of Web graphics and the visual design of a Web site experience. Web Developers are proficient at creating Web site structure and interactivity. They are responsible for the programming and scripting that connects a database to a Web site. Webmasters are practitioners of communication via the World Wide Web, who are proficient in the technical aspects of Web site design and development, as well as the implementation and administration of Web servers. There are many other jobs that require you to have skills in some or all of these areas. Systems analysts, programmers, database administrators, information system analysts, information technology analysts, web server administrators and graphic designers will also have responsibility for developing and managing information on the Web. Many organizations and Web design companies utilize teams of professionals from several of these areas to develop and maintain all kinds of Web-based information systems.

What Programs Are Available To Prepare For Jobs In Web Design And Development?

At Sacramento City College, courses in Web Design and Development are offered by two departments: Computer Information Science and Graphic Communication. There are two career certificates offered by Graphic Communication: Web Design Basics and Web Design, both of which require GCOM and CISW courses. These certificates prepare students for internships or entry-level positions working in a Web design-related field. In the Computer Information Science Web area, students can choose from several career certificates and one degree: