Database Development

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Database Development prepares students to design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions using database and programming tools. The program focuses on administrative tasks and building database applications using programming skills such as data collection, query techniques, and database creation. This certificate can embed into the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Information Technology.

Details

Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Academic Plan Code
5083
Total credits required
24
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027

Courses within any of the following prefixes must be taken within five (5) years prior to completion of the program to be applied toward this award: AIM, BPC, CIS, CLD, CNT, CSC, ITS, and MST.

What You'll Learn
  1. Solve business problems using the components of a database management system.
  2. Design a comprehensive data model using an entity-relationship
  3. Create database structures to store, retrieve, and update data using SQL.
  4. Write SQL procedures and functions to automate solutions to a variety of business problems.
  5. Develop programs using structured design and logic tools.
  6. Use programming language to solve a variety of business problems.
  7. Evaluate business computer systems using appropriate object-oriented analysis and design methods.
Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
CIS117DM or
CIS154		 Microsoft Access: Database Management or Database Modeling and Design 3
CIS150++ Programming Fundamentals 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL 3
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162AD or
CIS163AA		 Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or C#: Level I or Java Programming: Level I None or CS or CS 3
CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS164AB or
CIS276DA or
CIS276DB		 Oracle: PL/SQL Programming or MySQL Database or SQL Server Database 3
CIS225AB Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems CS 3
CIS117DM or
CIS154		 Microsoft Access: Database Management or Database Modeling and Design 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS150++ Programming Fundamentals 3
CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS156 or
CIS159 or
CIS162AD or
CIS163AA		 Python Programming: Level I or Visual Basic Programming I or C#: Level I or Java Programming: Level I None or CS or CS 3
CIS164AB or
CIS276DA or
CIS276DB		 Oracle: PL/SQL Programming or MySQL Database or SQL Server Database 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management 3
CIS225AB Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3

Courses Not Currently Offered

Scottsdale Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Select the link to view current availability and whether courses are offered in person, online, or in a hybrid format. Tuition rates are the same across Maricopa Community Colleges, but course fees may vary.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Scottsdale Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
CIS119DO Introduction to Oracle: SQL Chandler-Gilbert
CIS154 Database Modeling and Design Not currently offered
CIS159 Visual Basic Programming I Rio Salado
CIS163AA Java Programming: Level I Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Rio Salado
CIS164AB Oracle: PL/SQL Programming Not currently offered
CIS217AM Advanced Microsoft Access: Database Management Rio Salado
CIS225AB Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Rio Salado
Course Area Key
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
Official Curriculum Documentation
View catalog page
Catalog page: https://scottsdalecc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5083-SCC05
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Database Development