Associate in Applied Science Checksheet
Microsoft Database Administration
Student Name
 Credits Required
     60		 Major
     Microsoft Database Administration (3179)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2006-2007

The Associate in Applied Science in Microsoft Database Administration provides training to work in the field of Microsoft database administration. Courses in the program also prepare students for the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) certification exams, which are industry-recognized certifications. The general education courses provide a well-rounded background that includes writing, reading, communication, mathematics, natural science, social sciences, and humanities and fine arts. The MCDBA credential is the premier certification for professionals who design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases.

For more information on the CGCC Microsoft Database Administration program, visit their homepage here.
Program Prerequisites (8-9 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
CIS105 - Survey of Computer Information Systems
 3
BPC/CIS133AA - Internet/Web Development Level I-A and
 1
BPC/CIS133BA† - Internet/Web Development Level I-B and
 1
BPC/CIS133CA† - Internet/Web Development Level I-C or
 1
BPC/CIS133DA - Internet/Web Development Level I
 3
BPC/CIS233DA† - Internet/Web Development Level II
 3  

General Education (25 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
General Studies Core (15 Credits)
First-Year Composition        
ENG101† or 107†
 3
ENG102† or 108†
 3
Oral Communication        
COM100, COM110, COM225† or COM230†
 3
Critical Reading        
CRE101† orEquivalent as indicated by assessment
 3
Mathematics        
MAT122† or Equivalent or higher level math
 3  
General Studies Distribution (10 Credits)
Humanities & Fine Arts        
3 Select from approved Humanities & Fine Arts course list.
Social & Behavioral Sciences        
3 Select from approved Social & Behavioral Science course list.
Natural Sciences        
4 Select from approved http://webport.cgc.maricopa.edu/published/c/he/check2006/home/2/Natural Science course list'.

Required Courses (25 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
CIS102 - Interpersonal and Customer Service Skills for IT Professionals
 1
CIS119DO† - Introduction to Oracle: SQL
 3
CIS126DA - UNIX Operating System
 3
CIS164AG† - Oracle: Data Modeling and Relational Database Design or
MST146† - Data Modeling and Relational Database Design
 2
MST150++ - Any MST150 course
 3
MST152++† - Any MST152 course
 4
MST155† - Implementing Windows Network Infrastructure
 3
MST244† - Microsoft SQL Server Administration
 3
MST254† - Microsoft SQL Server Design and Implementation
 3

Restricted Electives (10 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
CIS119DP† - Oracle: Database Administration
 3
CIS150† - Programming Fundamentals
 3
CIS159† - Visual Basic Programming I
 3
CIS163AA† - Java Programming: Level I
 3
CIS164AB† - Oracle: PL/SQL Programming
 3
CIS190† - Introduction to Local Area Networks
 3
CNT140 - Cisco Networking Basics or
MST140 - Microsoft Networking Essentials
 3-4
CIS235† - e-Commerce
 3
CIS259† - Visual Basic Programming II
 3
CIS263AA† - Java Programming: Level II
 3
CIS290A++† - Computer Information Systems Internship (Any module) or
CIS296W++† - Cooperative Education (Any module)
 1-4 Students may select no more than four (4) credits combined from CIS290AA-AC and CIS296WA-WD courses.
GBS151 - Introduction to Business
 3
MST170† - Visual Basic .NET Web Application Development
 4
MST172† - Visual Basic Desktop Application Development
 4
MST174† - Microsoft Visual InterDev
 3
MST232† - Managing a Windows Network Environment
 3
MST298A++† - Special Projects (Any module)
 3
Program Notes:
Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with an academic advisor to assure proper course selection
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program.
† indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates any module.