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As the Internet becomes more integrated into our lives, future demand for people who have the knowledge and experience necessary to build and maintain websites will increase as well. Web developers, administrators and webmasters work in a variety of environments including corporations, government and other computer companies. Web developers create and update company’s websites. Web administrators are responsible for day-to-day operations of the site.
Gateway’s Web Developer/Administrator associate degree program focuses on the programming languages deployed on the web, building dynamic websites along with database driven backends and server administration principals. In this two-year associate degree program students will learn from the ground up how to utilize various web programming languages such as Java, PHP and JavaScript to increase the productivity of websites. Programming principles are taught and enhanced in every course to ensure ease in transition from one language to another.
Students have the option to complete the entire program online, or take selected classes online. This gives students the convenience of working around their schedule but gaining the education and skills needed to obtain a job in this demanding field.
As Internet usage and ecommerce grow, there is an increased need for web developers to create and maintains websites. Graduates from the Web Development/Administrator program have a number of career options including web designer, web programmer, web administrator, web security administrator, webmaster and e-commerce specialist.
The Web Developer/Administrator program is taught using a hands-on approach that provides students with real world experience and training. Course projects often include students working with area non-profit organizations assisting them with building and updating their websites.
Students also have the opportunity for further real-world experience by taking an ecommerce web development class or completing an internship. The Biz Squad internship program includes Web Developer/Administrator students and those from other business programs. Student groups are teamed up with Gateway faculty to meet the needs of local businesses. The internship program provides excellent hands-on learning for students, while helping local businesses at the same time.
Participation in the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) student organization is highly encouraged. Beyond networking and professional development, members can compete at state and national competitions. Gateway also offers study abroad opportunities to IT students. International education opportunities could include participation in a global project team with students from Germany or providing IT support to a community in Belize.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects is projected to grow 22 percent from 2010 to 2020. Employment of web developers is expected to grow as ecommerce continues to expand. The median annual salary of information security analysts, web developers, and computer network architects was between $43,190 and $75,660 in May 2010.
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