Database Administration Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete an 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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What You Will Learn

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
 1.  Provide a foundation in basic Oracle architecture, storage structure, and database administrative tasks
 2.  Construct forms with triggers, built-in procedures, and functions using Structured Query Language (SQL)
 3.  Build forms to be rendered in a client application, including a web browser
 4.  Create reports in multiple styles
 5.  Format data from different data sources

My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

First Semester

CIS 1015	Introduction to Computer Information Systems	3
CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
Any Database AAS Degree Elective	Any Database AAS Degree Elective*. Prefer: Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Intro to Programming (CSC 1019)	3
ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)	3
MAT 1260 or Higher	Intro 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
Any Database AAS Degree Elective	Any Database AAS Degree Elective*. Prefer: Complete Word Processing (CIS 1035)	3
General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways 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 2001	Linux Configuration: (OS)	3
CIS 2040	Database Design and Development	3
CIS 2043	Introduction to SQL	3
CIS 2046	Oracle Database Administration I	4
BUS 2017 or COM 2250	Business Communications & Report Writing (BUS 2017) or Organizational Communication (COM 2250)	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

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

CIS 2047 or CIS 2056 or CIS 2068 or CIS 2080	Oracle Database Admin II (CIS 2047) or Database Report Generation (CIS 2056) or Systems Analysis & Design I (CIS 2068) or Internship (CIS 2080)	3
CIS 2055	Advanced SQL	3
CIS 2056 or CIS 2068 or CIS 2082	Database Report Generation (CIS 2056) or Systems Analysis & Design I (CIS 2068) or Internship (CIS 2082)	2
General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

My Academic Plan: Part-Time

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

CIS 1015	Introduction to Computer Information Systems	3
CIS 1018	Introduction to PC Applications	3
MAT 1260 or Higher	Intro to Statistics (MAT 1260) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Spring Semester 2

Any Database AAS Degree Elective	Any Database AAS Degree Elective*. Prefer: Principles of Computing (CSC 1001) or Intro to Programming (CSC 1019)	3
CIS 1055	Complete Spreadsheets	3
General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Summer Semester 3

ENG 1031 or ENG 1021 or ENG 1022	Technical Writing I (ENG 1031) or English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022)	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fall Semester 4

CIS 1028	Operating System: Linux & Windows	3
Any Database AAS Degree Elective	Any Database AAS Degree Elective*. Prefer: Complete Word Processing (CIS 1035)	3
CIS 1045	Intro to Desktop Database	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

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

Spring Semester 5

CNG 2001	Linux Configuration: (OS)	3
CIS 2040	Database Design and Development	3
CIS 2043	Introduction to SQL	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Summer Semester 6

General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

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

Fall Semester 7

CIS 2046	Oracle Database Administration I	4
CIS 2055	Advanced SQL	3
General Education	Personal Finance (BUS 1016), Any Art (ART), Any Communication (COM), Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any GT Pathways Course	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

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

Spring Semester 8

CIS 2047 or CIS 2056 or CIS 2068 or CIS 2080	Oracle Database Admin II (CIS 2047) or Database Report Generation (CIS 2056) or Systems Analysis & Design I (CIS 2068) or Internship (CIS 2080)	3
CIS 2056 or CIS 2068 or CIS 2082	Database Report Generation (CIS 2056) or Systems Analysis & Design I (CIS 2068) or Internship (CIS 2082)	2
BUS 2017 or COM 2250	Business Communications & Report Writing (BUS 2017) or Organizational Communication (COM 2250)	3
Total Credit Hours:		8

Total Credit Hours: 60

Prior Learning eligible course

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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).

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. Taking CIS 2056 or CIS 2068 as your final elective will increase credits for this degree to 61.

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.