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Newlane University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 381

Elective at Newlane.

Earn this Newlane University equivalency through UPI Study's Database Programming — 3 credits (NCCRS credit recommendation), fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓NCCRS credit recommendation ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Database Programming — transfers as Elective at Newlane University
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Database Programming
Computer Science 381 · 3 credits · NCCRS credit recommendation
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Newlane University recognizes as
Elective
3 transcript credits
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Newlane
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of database programming, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Evaluate the impact and significance of database applications across various industries
  • ✓Design and implement effective database schemas based on key design principles and requirements
  • ✓Apply normalization rules to enhance database integrity and performance
  • ✓Develop and optimize complex SQL queries using advanced techniques for effective data manipulation and retrieval
  • ✓Master SQL commands — including DDL, DML, and DCL — to manage database systems efficiently; install and configure DBMS platforms like MySQL and SQL Server
  • ✓Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data, including SQL injection prevention, encryption, and auditing
  • ✓Utilize SQL to perform detailed data analysis and generate insightful reports
📚Major topics covered
Relational database systems & SQL fundamentals Database schema design & normalization (1NF, 3NF) Creating & managing database tables (DDL) SQL data types, constraints, keys & indexes Populating & retrieving data (INSERT, SELECT, GROUP BY) Data manipulation language (UPDATE, DELETE, TCL) Joins: inner, left/right, full outer, cross & self Subqueries, correlated queries & EXISTS clauses Views, indexes & schema objects Modifying tables: temp tables, ALTER & DROP operations Large data sets: UNION, PIVOT/UNPIVOT & multi-table inserts Regular expressions in MySQL & SQL Server Database security, SQL injection prevention & encryption Database auditing & performance optimization
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Newlane University's registrar. Newlane applies the equivalency: Elective.

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Time saved at Newlane
about 12 months
Credits transferred
30
Of a 120-credit bachelor's
25%

Estimate at a full-time pace of 30 credits a year (about 2.5 credits a month); Newlane is self-paced, so your own pace sets the real number. Newlane's tuition is $1,500 per degree however many credits you transfer, so UPI Study credits save you time, not tuition.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Database Programming → Newlane.

📚 About Database Programming
Is Database Programming a 3-credit course?
Yes. NCCRS recommends Database Programming (Computer Science 381) for 3 semester hours, in the upper division baccalaureate degree category.
What subject area is Database Programming recommended in?
Database Programming, Informatics, Information Technology, MIS, or Computer Science, according to its NCCRS recommendation. At Newlane, it earns Elective.
How many chapters are in Database Programming?
12 chapters, about 49 instructional hours in the syllabus. There are no deadlines, so you set the pace.
How is the Database Programming final exam set up?
As 100 multiple-choice questions. A pass in the course is 70 or more.
What topics are in Database Programming?
Its syllabus is organized around 6 areas: Schema design and normalization; SQL data types; Querying, filtering and sorting; Joins and subqueries; Views and indexes; Database security and auditing.
What is chapter 1 of Database Programming about?
“Getting Started with Databases and SQL Setup”. The syllabus gives it 4 hours.
What is chapter 6 of Database Programming about?
“Data Retrieval and Modification”. The syllabus gives it 2.5 hours, after “Querying, Filtering, and Sorting Data”.
Will Newlane see an ACE recommendation for this course?
No. It carries an NCCRS credit recommendation only: 3 semester hours. NCCRS recommendations run for 5 years and are renewed as they end.
🎯 About Elective at Newlane
What credit does Database Programming earn at Newlane?
Elective. UPI Study's agreement with Newlane University lists UPI Study's Database Programming as Elective at Newlane: it counts toward the electives in your degree rather than a named course. The credit posts to your Newlane transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
Which other UPI Study computer science and IT courses earn elective credit at Newlane?
Computer Concepts and Applications, Current Trends in Computer Science and IT, Cybersecurity, Database Fundamentals, Ethics in Technology, Fundamentals of Information Technology, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Computing, Introduction to Linux and Introduction to Networking, among others.
How many credits does Database Programming bring to Newlane?
Your UPI Study transcript shows 3 credits for Database Programming, and Newlane records the course as Elective. NCCRS recommends 3 semester hours for it, in the upper division baccalaureate degree category; its syllabus counts 49 instructional hours.
Is elective credit worth less than a named course at Newlane?
No. Elective credit counts fully toward the 120-credit bachelor's total; it fills the elective part of your degree instead of a named course.
🔄 About transferring to Newlane
Is there a limit on transfer credit at Newlane?
Newlane accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit, up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree.
Is Newlane University accredited?
Yes. Newlane University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA.
What grade does Newlane need in Database Programming?
Newlane asks for a C- or higher. A UPI Study pass is 70 or more, and the grading scale on your transcript shows the letter grade.
Can I use Database Programming at another college too?
ACE and NCCRS have over 2,100 cooperating colleges that will consider accepting credits; the final decision is with the universities. At Newlane, it earns Elective.
About this course

Understanding Database Programming for your Newlane credit.

What is Database Programming?

Database Programming is the study of how information is stored, organized, and retrieved in database systems. In this course, students learn SQL and database design principles so they can create tables, add and update data, and write queries that answer real questions from stored data. It also covers how to keep databases accurate, efficient, and secure.

How the course teaches you

Database Programming is a self-paced online course built around learning the material, then showing what you know through quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade is split into 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam, so steady work matters throughout the term. When you finish and your transcript is sent to Newlane University, Newlane recognizes the course as Elective credit.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course helps you understand how data is stored, organized, and retrieved, which is useful in many settings where people need accurate records and reliable information. At Newlane, that credit goes in as Elective, so it can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts or the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy by helping you move toward the credit total needed for completion.

Skills you walk away with

Design database schemas using normalization principlesWrite SQL queries with SELECT, GROUP BY, and joinsCreate and modify tables with DDL commandsUse UPDATE, DELETE, and transaction control statementsBuild subqueries, correlated queries, and EXISTS clausesCreate views, indexes, and other schema objectsApply basic database security practices and SQL injection prevention

Taking this course toward Newlane

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent to Newlane University for review. Newlane’s registrar applies the course as Elective credit, which means it counts toward total credit hours and toward elective requirements in the degree plan. That can help you make progress in a Newlane program without exceeding the transfer ceiling of 90 credits, which is 75% of the degree. Because Newlane is competency-based, elective credit still matters as part of the overall path to completion, even though students advance by demonstrating mastery.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you want transfer credit that Newlane will apply as Elective and you are trying to stay within Newlane’s transfer rules, including the limit of up to 90 credits or 75% of the degree. It can work well for students who need flexible pacing and want to build credit before enrolling in a Newlane program. It is not the best choice if you are looking for a course that must transfer as a major requirement rather than an elective.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Newlane.

Newlane University is DEAC-accredited and competency-based — you progress by demonstrating mastery. Tuition is a flat $1,500 per degree ($3,000 for a full bachelor's without an associate degree), and up to 75% of degree credit can come from transfer.

What Newlane offers UPI students
✓$1,500 flat tuition per degree
✓Competency-based, fully self-paced
✓Accepts ACE & NCCRS credit
✓No textbook or surprise fees
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward a degree
$1,500
Flat tuition per degree

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Newlane University.