State Board Approval Date:	July, 2001
Implementation Date:	Fall, 2002
Last Updated:	6/24/2002

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	CIB3-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	CIB3-02-04
Program Numbering	CIB3-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	CIB3-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: CIB3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an Associate Degree program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Associate Degree program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program are:

Attainment of at least 16 years of age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
completion of application and related procedures.

Admission of transfer students to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: CIB3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree

program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program are:

attainment of at least 16 years of age;
achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
completion of application and related procedures.

All Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CIB3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CIB3 and a CIP Code of 11.0802 are applied to the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CIB3 and CIP Code 11.0802 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CIB3-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CIB3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program is assigned a Major Code of CIB3, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree

Program Description

The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques required in computer information processing. Program 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 receive a Computer Information System - Database Specialist Associate of Applied Technology degree and are qualified for employment as database specialists.


Course Code	General Core Course Name		Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 30
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I [P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098		5	0	0	5	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II [P] ENG 191 w/ C or better		5	0	0	5	5
OR
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 w/ C or better		(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
ENG 195	Technical Communications [P] ENG 191 w/ C or better		5	0	0	5	5
OR
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission competency level or ENG 098		(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
MAT 190	Mathematical Modeling [P] Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 42 or equivalent, or MAT 99/152 or 103 and Elementary Algebra ASSET score of 39 or equivalent.		5	0	0	5	5
OR
MAT 191	College Algebra [P] Program admission level math achievement		(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
AND
XXX xxx		General Core Elective	5	0	0	0	5
XXX xxxx		Social/Behavioral Science Core Course	5	0	0	5	5
Course Code		Occupational Core Courses	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours 78
CIS 105		Program Design and Development [P] CIS 106	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 106		Computer Concepts [P] SCT 100	5	0	0	5	5
CIS 214		Database Management [P] Advanced language with random file access	4	4	0	8	6
CIS 1140		Networking Fundamentals [P] CIS 106, SCT 100, or advisor approval	4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2128		Introduction to Database [P] CIS 105, CIS 106, SCT 100, Programming Language	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2129		Database Administration [P] CIS 2128	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2130		Database Backup and Recovery [P] CIS 2129	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2131		Database Performance Tuning [P] CIS 2130	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2132		Network Administration [P] CIS 2131	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx		An operating systems	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx		Procedural Language Elective	4	6	0	10	7
CIS xxxx		Specific Occupational Guided Elective (See note below) ***	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	(0)+	6
SCT 100		Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3

*** Courses require advisor’s and/or instructor’s approval

Program Final Exit Point

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate of Applied Technology Degree

Credits Required for Graduation:

108 minimum quarter hours credits required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC) and must not conflict with the accreditation criteria established by COC and COE.

APPENDIX B

General Information

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below. Technical college may implement the Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 191	College Algebra	5	0	0	5	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	16	4	0	20	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 105	Program Design and Development	5	0	0	5	5
CIS xxxx	An Operating Systems Course	4	4	0	8	6
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	14	4	0	18	16

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI ours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 214	Database Management	4	4	0	8	6
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6
CIS 2128	Introduction to Database	4	6	0	10	7
	Total	12	14	0	26	19

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 2129	Database Administration	4	6	0	10	7
CIS xxxx	Procedural Language Elective	4	6	0	10	7
ENG 195	Technical Communications	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	13	12	0	25	19

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 2130	Database Backup and Recovery	4	6	0	10	7
XXX xxx	General Core Elective	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Social/Behavioral Science Core Course	5	0	0	5	5
	Total	14	6	0	20	17

Sixth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI ours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CIS 2131	Database Performance Tuning	4	6	0	10	7
CIS 2132	Network Administration	4	4	0	8	6
CIS xxxx	Specific Occupational Guided Electives	+	+	+	+	6
	Total	8+	10+	0+	18+	19

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree

Suggested Equipment List

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Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist

Program Description

Course Code

Course Code

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

APPENDIX B

Suggested Course Sequence

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Total

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Sixth Quarter

Course Code

APPENDIX CComputer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Computer Information Systems - Database Specialist, Associate Degree