Database Certificate

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Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Fall Semester Year 1*

CSIT 154 - Database Concepts 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 156 - Introduction to SQL Using Oracle 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3-4 Credits.

Spring Semester Year 1

CSIT 142 - Introduction to MIS 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 254 - Emerging Database Design 4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3-4 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 22-23 Credits

Program Requirements:

CSIT 142 - Introduction to MIS 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 154 - Database Concepts 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 156 - Introduction to SQL Using Oracle 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 254 - Emerging Database Design 4 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select at least two of the following classes.

CSIT 134 - Comprehensive Databases 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 161 - Introduction to Information Assurance 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 212 - Visual Basic Programming 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 256 - Advanced Oracle 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 142 - Introduction to Linux/UNIX 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 22-23*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

Students will create relational databases and explore other database design and development topics.

Program Outcomes

The Database Certificate will prepare students for employment as entry-level database programmers and designers or provide current professionals with essential database programming and design skills.

Upon graduating with a Database Certificate, students will be able to:

demonstrate the following core competencies: communication global perspective/social responsibility, independent learning/personal management, and problem solving skills;
develop databases with Oracle and other current relational database software and technologies;
use DBMS and Data Manipulation Language to maintain data and produce reports; and
assist in developing and implementing database security, user permissions, backup and recovery.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/migrate/gainfulemployment/database.html