Database Administration Associate of Applied Science
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complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
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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.
Learn more about this program.
First Semester
| CIS 1015 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 1018 | Introduction 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 1045 | Intro to Desktop Database | 3 |
| CIS 1055 | Complete Spreadsheets | 3 |
| CIS 1028 | Operating System: Linux & Windows | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any Database AAS Degree Elective* | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 1012/2005 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| CNG 2001 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| CIS 2040 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS 2043 | Introduction to SQL | 3 |
| DATABASE | Any Database Course** | 3 |
| BUS 2017 | Business 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 EDU | PHI 1012/2005 or Any Approved Elective List Course | 3 |
| GEN EDU | PHI 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.