The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as database specialists.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 3,420
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Resident Tuition: $ 2,384
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Technology Fees: $ 224
- One Time Credit Enrollment Fee: $ 31
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General Student Fees: $ 425
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Online Course Fees: $ 160
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Books / Materials: $ 144 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.
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Program Specific Fees: $ 52 (Data Fee)
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Design, implement, test, debug, secure, and document relational database systems using current tools and technologies, applying cybersecurity best practices such as access control, encryption, and secure configuration
PLO 2 - Explain and model the relationships among computer programs, database systems, organizational processes, and cybersecurity principles, including risk management, data governance, and regulatory compliance
PLO 3 - Translate database-related problems into secure SQL logic and expressions, including the use of techniques that mitigate common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and unauthorized data access
PLO 4 - Use appropriate library, professional, and information security resources to research database and cybersecurity technologies, evaluate emerging threats, and support lifelong technical learning
Program Requirements
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.
Note - MTH 095 or higher and CIS 125A or CS 160 serve as prerequisites for CS 161N/CS 161P but are not embedded in the program. Work with your academic advisor.
Footnotes
1 – Each of these courses have a different prerequisite that must be completed first. Work with your academic advisor on what and when to take the prerequisite
Notes
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To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
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This program is fully contained in the Cybersecurity, AAS.
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Students who complete more than one CS 161 or CS 162 programming language course should be aware that transfer institutions may count multiple 161 or 162 courses as repeats, and may not accept them in transfer. Students wishing to complete multiple programming courses should first take a CS 161/162 series and then enroll in CS 133/233 course series for any subsequent programming languages.
Certifications
By completing CS 275 and CS 276, students can take the Oracle Certified Foundations Associate Exam.
Sample Term Planner
Database Specialist Sample Term Plan
*Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.