For Program Information please contact:
Anyanwu Godwin,
Chair,
Room 45
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4540.

agodwin@atlantatech.edu

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DATABASE SPECIALIST)DIPLOMA

The Database Specialist program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required to perform related database specialist duties.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
1. Courses  
Credits
ENG 111 Business English
5
ENG 112 Business Communications
5
MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts
5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
3
Essential Fundamental Technical Courses
CIS 105 Program and Design
5
CIS 106 Computer Concepts
5
CIS 1140 Networking Fundamentals
6
CIS 214 Database Management
6
CIS 2128 Introduction to Databases
7
CIS 2129 Database Administration
7
CIS 2130 Database Backup and Recovery
7
CIS 2131 Database Performance Tuning
7
CIS 2132 Network Administration
6
SCT 100 Introduction to Computers
3
CIS xxx An oprating systems course approved by advisor
6
CIS xxx A Programming language Elective approved by advisor
7
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
90
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
6
   
 
  Estimated Program Cost
$5,678