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Database Design & Administration

Certificate

The Database Administration and Development certificate option in Information Technology is a four-quarter certificate program. Completion of prerequisite courses generally requires an additional quarter. The curriculum, designed with input from Puget Sound industry representatives, includes the skills needed for successful employment. Students in this program share many core classes with students in the Programming, Applications Support and Web Development IT programs. Three new third and fourth quarter database classes round out the program, giving students a strong, project-based and hands-on learning experience. In order to focus on and to build generalized skills, the program is vendor-neutral.

Career Opportunities

Despite the recent economic downturn, the information technology field is still growing faster than any other section of the economy. A recent Department of Labor study indicates that eight of the nine fastest growing occupations between the years 2000-2010 will be in the area of information technology. More than 1,300,000 new IT jobs will be created in the United States by the year 2008. A Washington State Employment Security Department paper confirms these job growth statistics for our state as well, with some computer jobs posting growth rates of 6 % per year and higher. There is a critical shortage of qualified IT professionals, and excellent opportunities exist with both large and small companies and in the public sector.

Databases form the core of Business Information Systems and are crucial to most companies' operations. In a small setting, one person might play several of the following roles. While in a larger company, several people might be assigned to each job: database administrator, database programmer, database designer, security administrator and systems administrator.

Entrance Requirements

• COMPASS test. (Eligibility for ENG 101 and MAT 098)
• Prerequisites: Completion of the following core courses with a 2.0 GPA or better: MAT 119, Math behind IT; ENG 106, Technical Writing (both with a 2.0 GPA or better); ability to use Microsoft Office (or MIC 101, Introduction to Computer Applications); previous computer work experience (or ITC 102, Introduction to Computer Information Systems).
• Equivalent course work or experience will be evaluated for possible substitution.
• The program begins fall quarter of each year.

The program begins fall quarter of each year. Acceptance into the program for other quarters will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Admission to the program is on a first-come, first-served basis after applicants provide proof that the entrance requirements have been met.

How to Get Started

• Contact the Program Manager:
  Program Contact:
  Lisa Sandoval lsandoval@sccd.ctc.edu 206.287.5558
• Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
• Obtain official transcripts of your coursework from other colleges. We will evaluate them for equivalence to our prerequisites and required program courses.
• Meet with a Counselor
  Counselor: Michele Dela Rosa, MDelaRosa@sccd.ctc.edu

Students may choose to graduate either under the program of study requirements stated in the college catalog at the time they first enter this program, or under the requirements listed in the catalog in effect at the time they apply for graduation-unless more than five years have elapsed since the student entered the program, and providing that the courses required for completion are still offered.

Graduation Application

Estimated Training Costs

• Tuition
• Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
• Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
• Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
• Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
• Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
• Books & Supplies (per quarter) $100-200.00

Curriculum

Total Certificate Credits (before prereqs) 69 -- (after prereqs) 82

NOTE: This curriculum is being developed and revised. Please check with Information Technology Programs, 206 516-3150, for current information.

Students must maintain a grade of 2.0 or better in every class to remain in this program.

Students who intend to complete the Networking AAS-T degree should meet with the Information Technology counselor to plan their courses beyond those listed above. AAS-T degree students must complete the following additional requirements:

Total AAS-T degree credits (after prereqs): 98

For Further Information:

Information Technology Programs
Business, Information Technologies& Creative Arts
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room BE1142
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 516-3150
FAX: (206) 587-4088