IT - Data and Analytics Specialist

IT - Database and Analytics Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Code: 10-156-3

For more information: wctc.edu/data-spec

Prepare for a variety of careers in the rapidly-growing field of data. Gain skills in data modeling, database development, report development, and data warehouse design and development. Explore the basics of programming, data visualization, statistical data analysis and data analytics.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0

Related Certificates you can earn along the way:

• Business Systems Analyst Technical Certificate
• Data Warehouse Developer Technical Certificate
• Database Server Administrator Technical Certificate
• Foundations of Data Analytics Technical Certificate
• Report Analyst Technical Certificate

Program Outcomes

1. Create complex SQL queries.
2. Develop data driven reports.
3. Analyze data.
4. Develop database driven applications.
5. Design a database.
6. Develop ETL processes.
7. Manage database servers.
8. Model Real-World Processes as Data.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for this program.  An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.