DS14 Database Specialist, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
53 |
Program Description
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as database specialists.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems all CIST courses and COMP 1000 must be taken within five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
Third Term
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| CIST 2921 | IT Analysis, Design, & Project Management | 4 |
| EMPL 1000 | Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development | 2 |
| Specific Occupational Elective (3) | |
Fourth Term
Choose one Programming Language
Fifth Term
| CIST 2224 | Designing & Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server | 4 |
Specific Occupational Electives
Required
Note: Students are required to meet with their advisor for approval of CIST programming language and occupational electives.