DS13 Database Specialist, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry Site
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Graduates are to be competent in the general areas of humanities or fine arts, social or behavioral sciences, and natural sciences or mathematics, as well as in the technical areas of computer terminology and concepts, program design and development, and computer networking. Program graduates are qualified for employment as database specialists.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Pre-requisites
All pre-requisite courses must be completed with at least a C grade.
Course Expiration
To ensure that students graduate with current skills in computer information systems, all CIST courses and COMP 1000 must be taken within five years prior to graduation. Courses older than five years must be retaken. Courses transferred from other colleges also follow the five year rule.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Second Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Third Term
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Classes in this catalog)
Fourth Term
Choose one Programming Language
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Specific Occupational elective
Fifth Term
| CIST 2224 | Designing & Implementing Databases with Microsoft SQL Server | 4 |
Specific Occupational Electives
Required
Note: Students are required to meet with advisor for approval of CIST programming language and occupational electives.