The Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Database Programming is a less than one year certificate that includes Computer Science and SQL/Database core subjects. This certificate is intended for students focused on gaining skills to becoming employable. Students completing this certificate will be prepared to seek entry-level employment in occupations involving databases, networking, data collection, or data mining and software development.
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Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Database Programming is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Pre-Program Courses
Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
| MTH60 | Algebra I (or placement in higher math course) | 4 |
| WR90R | Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course) | 4 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CS160 | Computer Science Orientation | 4 |
| MTH86 | Computer Technology Mathematics (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter | ||
| CS161 | Introduction to Computer Science I | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Spring | ||
| CS162 | Introduction to Computer Science II | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CS275 | Database Management | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Winter | ||
| CS276 | Advanced SQL | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program the student will be able to:
- Plan, write and debug software applications within multiple programming environments.
- Design, administer, and maintain a database.
- Apply project life cycle concepts to assist in finding solutions to business needs.
- Research, interpret, and communicate technical information in written, graphic, diagrammatic, electronic and oral forms.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently or in a group environment with sensitivity to needs of customers and coworkers.