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Associate of Applied Science - Technology - Computer Information Technology /

Database Administrator Pathway

Catalog Year: 2022 - 2023

Explore / Database Administrator Pathway

Your responsibility as a database administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database. You’ll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users. You’ll ensure that: data remains consistent across the database. A Data Analyst interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. Data Analysts gather information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends.

Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

Pathway Recommendations


This is a pathway of the Associate of Applied Science – Computer Information Technology, please see the main AAS page for complete degree requirements.

Course Title Units
Pathway Recommendations9 Units
CIT 180Database Concepts and Sql3
CIT 183Database Administration3
INF 100Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts3

Suggested Course Sequence


Course Title Units
Database Administrator Pathway
First Semester
CIT 114IT Essentials4
CIT 128Introduction to Software Development4
ENG 101Composition I3
Math Requirement3
Human Relations3
Second Semester
CIT 112Network +3
CIT 217Security +3
CIT 129Introduction to Programming3
CIT 180Database Concepts and Sql3
ENG 102Composition II3
or ENG 107Technical Communications I
Third Semester
CIT 181
INF 100Introduction to Informatics I - Basic Concepts3
CIT 151Beginning Web Development3
CIT 280Introduction to Blockchain Concepts3
Science Requirement3
Fourth Semester
CIT 263Introduction to IT Project Management3
CIT 281Intermediate Blockchain Concepts3
U.S./Nevada Constitution3
Department Elective3
Humanities/Social Science3

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