Database Specialist Certificate

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The Database Specialist Certificate is designed to give students a solid foundation in practical database design and implementation. The course provides in-depth coverage of database design and demonstrates that the key to successful database implementation is in the proper design of databases to fit within a larger strategic view of the data environment.♦

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

apply positive ethical standards across various situations and industries;
use effective interpersonal skills to discuss important industry-specific concepts and to interact in diverse team environments;
demonstrate an ability to build, configure, manage, or troubleshoot common applications, databases, operating systems, programming code, networks, or servers using industry-standard tools and techniques;
apply analysis and design techniques and project management principles to plan, execute, and complete IT projects and systems within scope, time, and budget constraints; and
utilize database management systems to design, create, and maintain databases that support business operations, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and availability.

Semester 1 [Summer]

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3
IMD 121S Introduction to Web Development	2	C
Credit Hours	5

Semester 2 [Fall]

	CIS 202S Spreadsheets	3
	CIS 233S Database Management Concepts	3
	COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3
	ENG 121S Composition I	3
	IMD 222S Back-End Web Development	3
	Credit Hours	15

Semester 3 [Spring]

CIS 203S Database Applications	3
CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3	C
ENG 125S Technical Writing	3
MGT 223S Project Management	3
Credit Hours	12

Total Credit Hours | 32

♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.