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Database Specialist
Award:
Certificate
Total Credits for Award:
28.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Software Development Database Specialist certificate will empower you to systematically analyze problems and create software solutions for business, scientific fields and government. This fast-paced program uses state-of-the-art technology and prepares you for success through training in client/server architecture, data communications, data process principles and computer business applications. Upon completion of the program, you will have gained strong problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills that will be useful as you enter the workforce.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1005
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Preparing for IT
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1
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ITEC 1100
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Information Technology Concepts
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2
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ITEC 1110
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Information Technology Skills
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2
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ITEC 1150
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Programming Logic and Design
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3
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ITEC 1250
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Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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3
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General Education
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Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area 1
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3
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1 |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ITEC 1375
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Database Design and Implementation
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4
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ITEC 1460 Or
ITEC 1465
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SQL Server Database Design and Implementation
MySql Database Design and Implementation
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4
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ITEC 2505 Or
ITEC 2545 Or
ITEC 2455 Or
ITEC 2560
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Visual C#.Net Programming
Java Programming
Visual Basic.Net
Web/Client Programming
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6
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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General Education Courses (3 Credits):
To complete the Database Specialist Certificate, students are required to successfully complete three credits of General Education coursework from MnTC Goal Area 1.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.