The IST: Web Programmer CSC will equip you with the skills needed for entry-level web design and development positions while strengthening your existing information technology skillset. This online program offers training in design, scripting and database management. Learn to create functional and easy to use web applications that meet the needs of businesses and their customers. These skills are essential to any business or organization with a significant online presence.  

This program will prepare you to sit for several Certiport IT Specialist certifications including JavaScript, HTML and CSS and HTML5 Application Development. Certiport is a skilling company that helps learners gain knowledge and develop skills to achieve success in their academic and professional pursuits.  

This Career Studies Certificate can be earned on its own or as part of the IST: Database & Program Developer Associate of Applied Science degree. It can also be stacked with other Computer Science and Information Systems Technology programs

This program is available completely online.

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User Groups & Professional Societies

Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council (RBTC) is a non-profit, member-driven association of businesses and organizations working together to promote the growth of the region's technology sector. With over 200 member companies and 24,000 employee members, RBTC hosts a very active list of events including TechNite, Tech and Toast, Security Forums, and Peer Roundtables. https://rbtc.tech/

Roanoke Infosec Exchange (RISE) brings together IT professionals in the Roanoke area to discuss cutting edge topics and applications in the Cyber Security world.  Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month at various companies around town.  https://roanokeinfosec.com

The Oracle Academy mission is to advance computer science education globally to drive knowledge, innovation, skills development, and diversity in technology fields. As a member, Virginia Western receives expertly developed learning resources and world-class industry technologies for both the Java and Oracle database world.  Students receive discounts on industry tests. https://academy.oracle.com

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field's premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading-edge publications, conferences, and career resources. http://www.acm.org.

The Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. More than 5.5 million people have joined the Networking Academy and become a force for change in the global economy since 1997. Virginia Western is a part of the Cisco academy and teaches the Cisco curriculum in both the Networking and the Security programs. https://www.netacad.com

Program Cost & Length

Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 1 year
Credits: 16

*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.

Program Head

Dr. Diane D. Wolff
Professor, Computer Science & Information Technology
dwolff@virginiawestern.edu
 540-857-6214
 Business Science M310

B.S. – University of Northern Iowa
M.A.L.S. – Hollins University
Ph.D. – Arizona State University

Have Questions? Contact Us

 enroll@virginiawestern.edu
Chapman Hall
855-874-6690

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Did You Know?

This program is eligible for G3 funding assistance! Click here for more information and to contact an advisor.