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Planner for Computer Information Systems - Database Administration (certificate)


Title of Certificate: Computer Information Systems - Database Administration  

Award: Certificate 

Code: CRT.CIS.DATA-ADMN 

Total Credit Hours: 21 

About the Computer Information Systems Department

Purpose: Prepares students for employment in the field of database administration by acquiring or updating database administrator skills. This option develops skills in the SQL language syntax and usage, Microsoft Access, Oracle, the roles and responsibilities of a database administrator, and provides experience in designing and implementing a production level, industrial grade database. 

Range of Occupations 

  • Database administrator 
  • Database analyst 
  • Software developer 

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Ruimin Hu 

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education. 

All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information. 

Course/Advising Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 145 - Relational Databases and SQL   4 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 147 - PL-SQL Programming   3 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTS 110 - Network Essentials   4 credit hours    
CTS 120 - Introduction to Linux   4 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 245 - Database Administration 1   3 credit hours    
CTP 247 - Database Administration 2   3 credit hours