Undergraduate Certificate

Database Systems Online Certificate

Prepare to be a database administrator, or work in other information system careers.

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Get hands-on practice designing and optimizing databases

Gain both theoretical and practical knowledge to jump-start your career

Enjoy the personal attention of professionals who have extensive experience in the field

Database Systems Certificate Overview

The University of West Florida’s fully online Database Systems Certificate is customized to provide you with the technical knowledge you need to secure jobs in this competitive field. This program includes coursework in database design, management and administration. You will also learn the basics of computer programming in widely-used programming languages, along with principles of data mining and information security and in-depth practice in the use of Structure Query Language (SQL). Even online, you will receive one-on-one attention from expert professors.

Your Database Systems Certificate could impart the qualifications to pursue new career opportunities. The certificate could also allow professionals to advance their careers and be more effective in their current positions.

This certificate is only available to non-degree seeking students or degree-seeking UWF computer science students.

Candidates for This Program Include:

Technologically-inclined students who wish to add to their skill set
Non-degree seeking students
Working professionals seeking career advancement

You Will Be Able To:

Enhance foundational knowledge in database system design and development
Build complex data models to manage and process large data sets
Discover patterns in data to support decision making

Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates and Financial Literacy for more information on UWF costs and financial aid.

Courses and Requirements

This certificate requires completion of the following courses within five years from the receipt of the application. All courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

: Choose one of the following:
CGS 3464 - Programming Using Visual Basic
3.0 Credit Hours
Programming Using Visual Basic
An introductory course in programming for non-majors. Incorporates the basic concepts of programming, programming logic and problem solving, as well as the design features of a visual, event driven language. Students will use a visual interface to program useful applications. Prerequisite: CGS 2570
COP 2253 - Programming Using Java
3.0 Credit Hours
Programming Using Java
Introduction to algorithms and object-oriented programming. Topics include control constructs, looping constructs, parameter passing, and arrays. Emphasizes developing fundamental programming skills and software engineering principles in the context of an object-oriented language to solve complex problems in a secure and robust manner.
COP 2334 - Programming Using C+
3.0 Credit Hours
Programming Using C+
Introduction to computers and algorithms. Programming in a high level language. Topics include structured programming techniques, procedural and data abstraction. Students will learn the fundamentals of developing coherent, expressive programs.
: COP 4710 - Database Systems
3.0 Credit Hours
Database Systems
Introduction to database systems and database management system architectures. Various database models are discussed with an emphasis on the relational model and relational database design. Case applications using fourth-generation languages, such as SQL, are included. Offered concurrently with COP 5725; graduate students will be assigned additional work.
CAP 4770 - Data Mining
3.0 Credit Hours
Data Mining
Exposes students to data mining concepts and techniques and different data mining software. Covers data pre-processing and cleaning, concept hierarchy generation, attribute relevance analysis, association rule mining, classification algorithms, and cluster analysis. Offered concurrently with CAP 5771; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Prerequisite: COP 4710
CIS 4368 - Introduction to Database Security
3.0 Credit Hours
Introduction to Database Security
The Database Security course follows guidelines set forth by the National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense. This course is considered a core knowledge unit for institutions to be considered a Center of Academic Excellence. Database Security is designed to teach students how database systems are used, managed, and issues associated with protecting the associated data assets. This undergraduate course is a requirement for the B.S. in Cybersecurity and will be an elective for all other undergraduate Computer Science programs. Prerequisite: COP 4710 Prerequisites: COP 4710, minimum grade of C-

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the University of West Florida’s online Database Systems Certificate program, you must be admitted into the University as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student.

How to Apply

Once accepted as an undergraduate non-degree seeking student, students should contact the College of Science and Engineering Advising Center and speak to an advisor about course availability and scheduling, and to complete the online Undergraduate Certificate Declaration Form on MyUWF.

Have questions about this program or the admissions process? Contact our undergraduate admissions team at admissions@uwf.edu. If you are a current UWF student, please reach out to the department academic advisor.

Costs & Financial Aid

Component	Cost	Total*
In-State Tuition	$218.98 per credit hour	$2,627.76
Out-of-State Tuition	$648.37 per credit hour	$7,780.44
75% Out-of-State Tuition Waiver	$341.67 per credit hour	$4,100.04

Tuition waivers cover up to 75 percent of the non-resident portion of your tuition and are available to non-Florida residents (including international students) admitted to online programs and registered for online courses in active pursuit of that degree or certificate. You must pay all other assessed tuition and fees.

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes up to three semesters to complete, depending on course availability.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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Alabama Differential Out-of-State Tuition

Residents of Alabama are eligible for Alabama Differential Tuition, a reduced out-of-state tuition rate. For more information and to verify residency status for tuition purposes, new undergraduate students should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and new graduate students should contact the Graduate School. Current enrolled students should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Military Students

UWF is a Military FriendlyⓇ School proudly serving active-duty U.S. military members and veterans. As UWF has been a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program since 2011, you could be eligible to receive free tuition with your military benefits.

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Financial Aid

Funding your college education should not empty your wallet. We offer various financial aid options for our online students, including loans, scholarships and grants for degree-seeking students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: You may either contact your enrollment counselor or log into your MyUWF account to view the status of your application.
: You must first be admitted to UWF and registered for the course(s). Enrolled students, visit UWF eLearning to access your course.
: Each year, Information Technology Services publishes computer purchase recommendations for students. They are designed to ensure greater product reliability, usability, quality, functionality, and support. Be aware that these recommendations are based on typical computing use.
: Refer to UWF Cost of Attendance Estimates for more information.