Database Administration Associate of Applied Science
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Database Administration and enter the workforce. Students explore database functions, computer information systems, networking and computer sciences. Students will learn about SQL, database design, technical support, database administration practices for efficiency and security, and server maintenance. Career paths include an entry-level database administrator in various sizes of businesses, corporations or public institutions. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Although some courses may transfer, this AAS degree program is designed for students to enter the workforce.
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First Semester
| CIS 115 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | CSC 119 or Any Database AAS Degree Elective* | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 131/121/122 | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 121 or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| CIS 145 | Intro to Desktop Database | 3 |
| CIS 155 | Complete Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 128 | Operating System: Using Linux & Microsoft Windows | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Database AAS Degree Elective* | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| CNG 201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| CIS 240 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 243 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| DATABASE | CIS 268/246/252/254/256/280 or CSC 252 | 3 |
| BUS 217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: If you have already completed CIS 223, this course
may be applied to the CNG 201 requirement.
Fourth Semester
| DATABASE | CIS 254/246/252/256/268/280 or CSC 252 | 3 |
| DATABASE | CIS 256/246/252/254/268/280 or CSC 252 | 3 |
| DATABASE | CIS 246/252/254/256/268/280 or CSC 252 | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 112/205 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
*Database AAS Degree Electives include: Accounting (ACC), Business (BUS), Communication (COM), Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Networking (CNG), Computer Web-Based (CWB), Computer Science (CSC),Management (MAN), and Marketing (MAR).
If you take more credits in database than listed (12 credits), it will reduce the 6 credits of electives needed. You must complete 60 credits to earn your Database Administration Associate of Applied Science Degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.