Database Systems Certificate
Total Program Credits: 24
The Database Systems Certificate is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position, including database administrator, data manager, and data analyst.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Database Systems Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- install, enterprise database systems in Windows or Linux environments;
- manage enterprise database systems in Windows or Linux environments;
- prepare datasets of unstructured and structured data using standard data types and formats;
- design databases using standard database design notations;
- implement databases in several types of database management systems; and
- query databases with Structured Query Language (SQL).
(Spring 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CIS 101 ◊ Computer Systems & Business Applications | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science | Core Course | 3 |
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| CIS 121 ◊ # Introduction to Programming | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 174 ◊ Windows Client-Server Systems Administration | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 177 ◊ Introduction to Linux | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| CIS 120 # Introduction to Big Data | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 157 ◊ Microsoft Access I | Core Course | 3 |
| CIS 278 ◊ # Database Management Systems | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. (if applicable) |
| CIS 262 ◊ # Oracle DBMS Development | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 3 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See CIS course descriptions.
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KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |