Internet Services Technology (A121 - 2122)
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At a Glance
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This degree program teaches students to install and configure Web servers (Linux Apache and Microsoft IIS), write client and server-side scripts, design Web pages, implement Web site security and manage Intranet and Web-based resources. |
Employment Opportunities |
Employment opportunities include Internet/Intranet administrators, Web site administrators, Internet/Intranet developers, Web site developers, Webmasters, Internet support specialists, Web page designers, Web managers, or Web architects. The content prepares individuals to work in Internet and Intranet environments.
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Job Outlook |
Among the fasted growing occupations through 2012. Excellent prospects for individuals who keep current with the latest technologies and Internet application. Employed by all types of companies from startups to multinational corporations. Existing websites will continue to need maintenance and often redesign to keep up with competition.
Chronicle Career Library of Occupational Briefs (Webmaster, web programmer, Web Technical designer)
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Salary Information |
Earnings in Florida varied from $28,100 to $96,200. The average national wage for Web Developers in 2006 was $32.97 an hour or $68,570 annually. There is a wide variation in earnings depending on type, size and location of organization, level of responsibility, experience, and skills. Some individuals work on a freelance basis.
Very wide variation in salaries depending on type, size and location of company, level of responsibility, experience and skill. Some individuals work on a freelance basis in this field.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Requires creativity, imagination, logical mind, flexibility, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, patience, persistence, thoroughness, high degree of accuracy, planning, organization and time management skills. Must have strong communication skills and ability to work well with all different members of the organization who contribute to the website. Must keep up-to-date with latest technology. |
| Career Path Notes |
Many programs have transfer agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on transfer agreements, visit www.pbcc.edu/transfer.xml. Many of the courses in this degree are A.A. courses and are transferable to four year institutions. For more information, call (561) 967-7222. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Continue your education and enroll in as many different computer courses as possible to increase job opportunities. Gain some work experience while in school. Employers are seeking graduates with some experience either paid or unpaid.
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with someone who works in this field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below.
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