Stark State College's technical certificate in database systems offers focused, hands‑on training in designing, managing, and securing databases using industry‑standard platforms like Oracle and SQL Server. All courses count directly toward the associate degree in computer programming and database, allowing students to build credentials while progressing seamlessly toward a full degree.
Major code: 5204 Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division Computer Science and Information Systems Department
The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing. Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.
2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026
Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | ||
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| CIS221 | Generating Reports for Decision Making | 3 |
| CPD123 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CPD224 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration | 3 |
| WDD225 | ASP.Net MVC Development | 3 |
| WDD226 | Web Development with PHP and MySQL | 3 |
| Non-technical | ||
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CPD121 | Data Modeling Database Design | 3 |
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| MTH118 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| or MTH124 | Statistics | |
| WDD121 | Internet Design and Development | 3 |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Students completing this certificate may be eligible to also receive a Computer Programming and Database – Microsoft SQL Server Career Enhancement Certificate (5206).
The classes in this certificate also apply toward the completion of a Computer Programming and Database Degree (5200).
Full-time Student Advising Notes
Academic Advising
Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.
Course Sequence
The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for students seeking a one-year certificate.
| First Summer Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| SSC101 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
| CPD121 | Data Modeling Database Design | 3 |
| CSE122 | Programming Logic and Problem Solving | 3 |
| WDD121 | Internet Design and Development | 3 |
| MTH118 or MTH124 |
Quantitative Reasoning or Statistics |
3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| First Semester | ||
| CPD123 | Structured Query Language | 3 |
| CIS125 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| AOT226 | Spreadsheet - Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| WDD226 | Web Development with PHP and MySQL | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPD224 | Microsoft SQL Server Database Administration | 3 |
| WDD225 | ASP.Net MVC Development | 3 |
| CIS221 | Generating Reports for Decision Making | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Design, implement, and manage relational databases using normalization principles, SQL programming constructs, and best practices for configuring, automating, and optimizing a SQL Server instance.
- Demonstrate the ability to acquire and evaluate information, apply problem-solving strategies, and use technical, computational, and communication skills to provide solutions in a Data Analysis environment, while maintaining professionalism and effective teamwork.
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analyzing requirements, designing solutions, and implementing software.
- Design and develop dynamic server-side web applications using the latest frameworks and architectures.