Database Development, Undergraduate Certificate

Data backend developers assess, implement, and administer databases and tasks to securely store and retrieve data. This certificate is designed for any student who wishes to develop competencies required to create database solutions.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

This certificate is designed for degree-seeking and non-degree-seeking students, such as life-long learners or professionals seeking to further their career.

We welcome students that have prior learning credits from life, training, or work experiences.

Students must achieve a grade of C (2.0) or better in each certificate course to earn the certificate.

Program Requirements

Required Courses I (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

CPS 180	Principles of Computer Programming	3(3-0)
CPS 190	Introduction to Programming in Python	3(3-0)

Required Courses II (3 hours)

Select one of the following:

CPS 181	Introduction to Data Structures	3(3-0)
CPS 191	Python Programming II	3(3-0)

Required Courses III (9 hours)

CPS 541	Modern Databases	3(3-0)
ITC 341	Introduction to Databases and Applications	3(3-0)
ITC 441	Database and Virtual Data Server Administration	3(3-0)

Total: 15 semester hours