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Associate of Science in Database Application Development

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This Associate of Science in Database Application Development Program fills the need in the Information Technology marketplace for Database Development professionals and for education in Database Application Development.  This program focuses on the acquisition of the theory, principles, practices, methodologies, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with Database Application Development.  This program is designed to produce academically sound and functionally competent database professionals that have the necessary foundation to be productive in the IT industry. This program is market driven; it prepares learners to exploit the high demand for database professionals in various industry sectors. 

Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Database Application Development Program also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates:

  • Appraise the principles for designing relational database systems.
  • Utilize analytical, logical, and critical thinking abilities to analyze user requirements and to design, develop, and deploy database applications.
  • Analyze the information needs and develop entity relationship models that represent the relationships and the cardinality in an information system.
  • Investigate the first, second, and third normal forms of a database

Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours

General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours

Concentration Requirements (15 semester hours)

Elective Requirements (6 semester hours)
Students must complete 6 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.



Total Hours = 62

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