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Planner for Computer Science - Database Development (certificate)


Official Title of Certificate: Computer Science - Database Development, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.CPS.DATA-DEV

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 26

About the Computer Science Department

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

Additional Program Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in each Database Development certificate course requirement.

Range of Occupations

  • Database administrator
  • Database analyst
  • Software developer

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Krysten Hall

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
CTA 115 - Personal Computer Database Management Systems   4 credit hours    
CTP 115 - Introductory Object-Oriented Program Analysis and Design   4 credit hours    

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 118 - Web Development using HTML/CSS   4 credit hours    
CTP 145 - Relational Databases and SQL   4 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 130 - Programming in PHP/MySQL   3 credit hours    
CTP 147 - PL-SQL Programming   3 credit hours    

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTP 150 - Computer Science 1   4 credit hours