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Database Management Systems - Database Development (A.A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Database Management Systems - Database Development, A.A.S.

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Code: AAS.CPS.DATABASE-DEV

About the Computer Science Department 

Purpose: Prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in computer technology and information systems. Covers fundamental concepts in database administration, computer technology, networking, and security. The students are eligible to sit for the following certifications: MOS Access 2016, Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (comprised of the Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals exam and the Oracle Database Program with PL/SQL exam) and Oracle Database Administrator Certified Associate Certification (comprised of the Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals exam and the Oracle Administration exam).

Emphasizes the development of expertise in SQL syntax and usage, the development of both large and small scale databases, the experiences in designing and implementing a production level database, and the development of applications in a variety of settings that rely on back-end data stored in a database.

Range of Occupations

  • Database developer
  • Database architect
  • Database application programmer
  • Database application software designer
  • Back-end developer

Related Major

Students may wish to also review requirements for the similar major linked below.

Graduation Requirements


Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

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General Education Requirements: 21 credits


An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English Composition: 6 credits


Biological and Physical Sciences: 3 credits


Mathematics: 3 credits


Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits


See General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Requirements   for a list of approved courses.

Additional General Education Requirements: 3 credits


Program Requirements: 18 credits


Students must complete all of these courses with a grade of C or better.

Area of Concentration Requirements: 21 credits


Diversity Requirement


All students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Diversity Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective. 

Technology Requirement


Satisfied by CTP 103 .

Wellness Requirement


Satisfied by BIO 135 .

Fast Track Option


This program has a Fast Track Option  for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Database Development Area of Concentration, students will be able to:

  1. Review database concepts and data models.
  2. Apply normalization of databases.
  3. Design and implement a production level database using structured query language.
  4. Distinguish database connectivity with web services.​

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies

Related Offerings


Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

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