This AAS degree pathway is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment working with databases. The student will be introduced to several different databases and complementary office skills.
Requirements
Students are strongly advised to meet with the Program Director before starting this degree pathway to obtain advisement and proper sequencing of courses.
Required Courses
Application Course
Select one PC Application course (3 credits). Recommend courses are listed below:
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS 135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 167 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CIS 202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS 218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linux Operating System (OS) Course
Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:
Core Requirements
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 243 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Database Administration Electives
Select a minimum of 12 credits from below. Credits over 12 will reduce the remaining electives needed to fulfill degree requirements.
| CIS 155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS 246 | Oracle Database Administration I | 4 |
| CIS 252 | Implement & Maintain MS SQL Svr | 3 |
| CIS 254 | Oracle Forms | 4 |
| CIS 256 | Oracle Reports | 3 |
| CIS 268 | Systems Analysis and Design I | 3 |
| CIS 280 | Internship | 3 |
| CSC 252 | Database Program/Visual Basic | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12-14 |
Electives
Students may select a minimum of 12 credits from any combination of ACC, BUS, CIS, CNG, CSC, CWB, MAR or MAN courses to fulfill remaining degree requirements.
General Education Courses
English
Select one course (3 credits) from below:
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher).
| MAT 121 | College Algebra | 4 |
| or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3-5 |
Note: Students desiring professional advancement in this field through transfer, especially in Computer Programming should consider taking MAT 201: Calculus I or higher (5 credits) to satisfy general education requirements in mathematics.
General Studies
Select three courses (9 credits) from the Approved Elective List. Recommended categories and courses include ANY Business & Information Technology, or courses in Ethics, Communication and Management as listed below. Please Note: CIS and CSC coursework cannot be used to satisfy general education requirements in this program.
Ethics
Communication
| COM 125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM 209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN 216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN 226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN 241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses