Information Systems Technology: Database Specialist, C.S.C.

Location(s): AL, AN, MA, NOL

CIP Code: 11.1099

NOVA Code: 221-299-11

Purpose: This program is designed to provide students with skills that support the newest capabilities and advances in database technology. These new features in database technology enable databases to increase in scale and provide higher security and greater reliability. This program focuses on training database technologists who can provide these advantages to their employers and stay on the leading edge of database technology. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to study for some of the exams for the Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

One Year

1st Semester

Total 10 credits

2nd Semester

Total 7 credits

Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate in Database Specialist: 17 credits

Students in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems Technology programs must have Information Technology (ITD, ITE, ITN, ITP) and or Computer Science (CSC) courses no more than ten years old, as of the first day of the fall semester of the academic year in which they graduate, unless approved by the pathway dean.

¹ Programming elective classes can be selected from: ITP 120 , ITP 132 , ITP 137 , ITP 140 , ITP 150 , ITP 160 , ITP 165 , ITP 225 or ITP 226 .