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:
| CIS118 | Introduction to PC Applications | 3 |
| CIS135 | Complete PC Word Processing: Word | 3 |
| CIS155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS167 | Desktop Publishing | 3 |
| CIS202 | Automated Project Management: MS Project | 3 |
| CIS218 | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Linux Operating System (OS) Course
Select one Linux Operating System (OS) course (3 credits) from below:
| CIS223 | Linux | 3 |
| CNG201 | Linux Configuration: (OS) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Core Requirements
| BUS217 | Business Communication and Report Writing | 3 |
| CIS115 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS145 | Complete PC Database: ACCESS | 3 |
| CIS240 | Database Design and Development | 3 |
| CIS243 | 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.
| CIS155 | PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel | 3 |
| CIS246 | Oracle Database Administration I | 4 |
| CIS252 | Implement & Maintain MS SQL Svr | 3 |
| CIS254 | Oracle Forms | 4 |
| CIS256 | Oracle Reports | 3 |
| CIS268 | Systems Analysis and Design I | 3 |
| CIS280 | Internship | 3 |
| CSC252 | 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:
| ENG121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG131 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
Select 3-5 credits of Mathematics (MAT 121 or higher).
| MAT121 | 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
| MAN230 | Corporate Ethics & Social Resp | 3 |
| PHI205 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| PHI112 | Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Communication
| COM125 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM220 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| COM209 | Intrapersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Management
| MAN216 | Small Business Management | 3 |
| MAN226 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MAN241 | Project Management in Organizations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Required General Education Courses