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

CIP Code: 11.1099

NOVA Code: 221-299-11

Offered through AL, MA, NOL

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

ITD 132 - Structured Query Language (3 CR.)
ITE 115 - Intro. to Computer Applications and Concepts (3 CR.) OR
ITE 119 - Information Literacy (3 CR.)
ITP ___ - Programming Elective (4 CR.) ¹
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.) OR
SDV 101 - Orientation to Information Technology (1 CR.)

Total 11 credits

2nd Semester

ITD 134 - PL/SQL Programming (3 CR.)
ITD 260 - Data Modeling and Design (3 CR.) OR
ITD 256 - Advanced Database Management (3 CR.)

Total 6 credits

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

IT courses used for this program may not be more than 10 years old, unless approved by academic 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 .