2022-2023 Catalog

Database Administration Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

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.

Learn more about this program.

First Semester

CIS 1015Introduction to Computer Information Systems

3

CIS 1018Introduction to PC Applications

3

ELECTIVE CSC 1019 or Any Database AAS Degree Elective*

3

ENGLISH Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing I (ENG 1031)

3

MATH Introduction to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Higher

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

CIS 1045Intro to Desktop Database

3

CIS 1055Complete Spreadsheets

3

CIS 1028Operating System: Linux & Windows

3

ELECTIVE Any Database AAS Degree Elective*

3

GEN EDUPHI 1012/2005 or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note: Upon completion of CIS 1018, CIS 1035, CIS 1045, and CIS 1055, you should apply for the Applications Specialist Certificate.

Third Semester

CNG 2001Linux Configuration: (OS)

3

CIS 2040Database Design and Development

3

CIS 2043Introduction to SQL

3

DATABASE Any Database Course**

3

BUS 2017Business Communications and Report Writing

3

Total Credit Hours:15
Semester Note: Upon completion of CIS 1045, CIS 2040, CIS 2043, and CIS 2046, or CSC 2052, you should apply for the Database Certificate.

Fourth Semester

DATABASE Any Database Course**

3

DATABASE Any Database Course**

3

DATABASE Any Database Course**

3

GEN EDUPHI 1012/2005 or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

GEN EDUPHI 1012/2005 or Any Approved Elective List Course

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

*Database Administration 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).

**Database Courses include: CIS 2046, CIS 2054, CIS 2056, CIS 2068, CIS 2080, CSC 2052.

You must complete a minimum of 12 credits of Database courses. If you take more credits in database than listed (12 credits), it will reduce the 6 credits of electives needed.

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.