Web Developer

Program Description

Can you imagine a world without the Web? Can you make it through a day without accessing an online service like Google, Facebook, or Wikipedia? Would you like to be part of the industry that invents and advances the tools that make the online world possible?

This program will provide you with the skills required to enter this exciting field. Whether you want to create corporate websites, develop your own consulting business, or create the next hot Web service, this program will help you develop the creative and technical skills to design and construct user-friendly websites, social media, multimedia, and engage with e-commerce integration, web analytics, design tools and techniques, and consulting services.

Program Overview

Fast Facts

This program includes a practicum placement during which students are provided the opportunity to apply their skills in a professional setting
Due to the tight integration of the courses in this program, credit for prior learning is not available

Your Career

Graduates may find employment as a web developer, web designer, webmaster, Intranet developer, or web analyst.

Student Success

This is an intensive program requiring a significant commitment of time and energy. Students who are successful in this program and profession typically:

Have higher secondary and/or post-secondary grades
Make their education a priority (including engaging in consistent self-study throughout the program)

Credentials

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be awarded a SAIT Web Developer certificate.

Progression

The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.

Admission Requirements

At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent, OR,
A minimum of two years post-secondary education from a recognized university, institute, or college.

All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.

Program Outline

Semester 1

CPNT 200 - Content Management Systems 1.5 Credits
CPNT 201 - Web Design Tools and Techniques 3 Credits
CPNT 262 - Web Client and Server Programming 1.5 Credits
CPNT 260 - Web Page Construction Fundamentals 1.5 Credits
CPNT 264 - Career and Consulting Essentials 1.5 Credits
CPNT 265 - The Business of the Web 1.5 Credits
DSGN 270 - Web Design Theory and Social Media Concepts 1.5 Credits

Semester 2

PRAC 249 - Career Advancement Practicum 3 Credits

Total Credits 15

Program Outcomes

Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders to gather requirements for websites and web pages
Develop solutions using industry standards and best practice protocols
Develop web applications using industry standard web software and frameworks
Use industry tools to manage version control of web content
Create websites using best practices in user experience and user interface
Develop essential skills in career management and business consulting
Demonstrate effective presentation skills
Explore industry relevant information and build professional networks
Gain knowledge of the business of web development and the use of social media to promote a website