Database Systems Certificate

Pathway:

Database Systems

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CIS.DBS.CERT (C407V)

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

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

OR
CIS 102 Professional Information Technology and Computer Science

Core Course

3

 
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
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
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
Next StepsMeet 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)

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 262 # Oracle DBMS Development

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:3
Next StepsMeet 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.

Chairperson: Michael Henson, Ext. 3354

 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)