Web Design Courses

The web design program at Passaic County Community College prepares students to build websites utilizing tools like HTML, XML, and Javascript, as well as other authoring tools, graphic applications and multimedia products. The program focuses on publishing documents, images, graphics, sounds and multimedia products. Program courses include: Internet theory, web page stands and policies, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, navigation, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer web design courses.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Passaic County Community College (PCCC)

362 State St, Hackensack, NJ

About
Passaic County Community College, located in Paterson, New Jersey, was founded in 1971 through the original Paterson campus. Since its founding the school has seen the addition of facilities and an expansion of existing campuses along with the addition of new campuses, expanding the role of the school, its service area, and reaffirming its mission to provide high quality education to residents of the community. The school enrolls a large number of students across its various locations, providing opportunity and education and ensuring that the needs and expectations of students are not only met, but exceeded through constant review of program offerings, services and facilities as well as a dedication to the development of culture, the arts and business. PCCC is a comprehensive two year community college with the motto “Nothing so near can take you so far.”

Academics
Passaic County Community College offers a large number of courses that result in degree or certificate. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and allow students to choose a program that best reflects their goals. Career and technical programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary for employment as qualified professionals. Students will take a combination of theoretical and practical courses, allowing students to apply learned methods and techniques to real world settings. Students will earn a certificate or degree and will be qualified for entry into the work for upon completion.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the freshman and sophomore years off a four year education. Once completed the student will apply to a four year college or university to transfer credits and complete their bachelor's degree. Schools will have varying admissions requirements for transfer admission and it is recommended the student meet with a counselor to develop a curriculum that  meets the criterion of the student's desired school or schools.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Graphic Design
• Information Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Passaic County Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution, and as such allows any individual that meets the school's minimum requirements to enroll upon submission of an application and payment of tuition. Students should also supply related material, such as transcripts and standardized test scores, and may also be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation prior to their first semester to become acquainted with campus life and to meet with an academic adviser to discuss program enrollment and choose an appropriate curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by PCCC to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility. Aid must be maintained through a continued stable academic performance and must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year.. Due to new federal regulations, aid recipients may be asked at random to provide additional financial information which will be cross checked with the FAFSA to ensure accuracy. Scholarships are also available externally. Each scholarship will have a different criterion for awarding funds, for example academic performance, cultural benefit, or need.

Athletics
The Passaic County Community College participates in intercollegiate athletics through the Nation Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX. Intercollegiate Athletics provide students with a forum for healthy competition and allows for the development of valuable skills, such as teamwork, leadership and discipline, that may be applied to one's personal, professional and academic life. Students participating in intercollegiate sports must maintain a healthy GPA or risk being removed from the program or team. Interested students may obtain the necessary forms and tryout dates from the school's athletics department.

Athletics programs:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Volleyball

Students Enrolled in the Web Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PCCC offers a less than one year certificate program in web design.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Web Developers

Description

Design, create, and modify Web sites. Analyze user needs to implement Web site content, graphics, performance, and capacity. May integrate Web sites with other computer applications. May convert written, graphic, audio, and video components to compatible Web formats by using software designed to facilitate the creation of Web and multimedia content.

Multimedia Artists and Animators

Description

Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, multimedia artists and animators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $57730
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $77520

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $47730
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $59150

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).