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Fort Hays State University offers a specially designed concentration in Computer Networking and Telecommunications that leads to a Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of General Studies in Information Networking and Telecommunications.  These programs are offered at a distance and on-campus.  Employers such as Berbee Information Networks, Cargill, and Cisco have demonstrated a desire to hire former military IT personnel with a bachelors degree from FHSU, by offering graduates excellent jobs.  Fort Hays State University is a Navy Education Partner and has special agreements with the Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard for providing higher education.

            Cisco Certified Network Association Military Program

A key part of the military program that allows a student to take a key steps in enhancing his or her career and in building toward a university degree is completion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate Military Program.  This program is a three course program of nine credit hours.  It prepares students for the Cisco Certified Network Association Certification. 

INT 322 Internetworking Certification I for Military -- Introduces fundamental internetworking concepts.  In this course students receive a theoretical and hands-on introduction to networking and the Internet.

INT 322 Internetworking Certification II for Military -- Focuses on a comprehensive overview of internetwork routing and routing protocols.  Students continue to expand their understanding of internetworking through both theoretical discussion of and hands-on experience with networking concepts.

INT 322 Internetworking Certification III for Military -- Presents a comprehensive overview of switching and wireless connectivity in local area networks.  Also introduced in this course are the common methods/technologies for accessing wide area networks. Students taking this course are provided the necessary knowledge to understand and implement various features of:  LAN switching, wireless, and WAN access.  After successful completion of this course, students should be ready to take the CCNA examination.

These three military courses parallel INT 291, 292, and 293 Internetworking I, II, and III, but include additional laboratory exercises. 

Internetworking Certificate

Students may earn a Certificate in Internetworking from Fort Hays State University by completing the CCNA preparation coursework  and:

-INT 680 Network Architecture and Data Communication I and

-INT 681 Network Architecture and Data Communication II.

A certificate provides an intermediate credential.  All of the credit hours earned for the certificate apply toward a Bachelors Degree.

Further Options

Students may progress to Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) courses.  Students may earn a concentration in Web Development.  Students may earn an undergraduate concentration in Web Development.  Students may earn an undergraduate emphasis or graduate concentration in Information Assurance.

CCNA Alumni Say:

“My experience with the CCNA distance learning program at FHSU has been wonderful.  Now that I have taken online courses, I doubt that I will ever go back to the traditional classroom style.  Due to working full time and having two kids, 24/7 access is not only an advantage, but a necessity for me.  Also by having the CCNA courses in an online format, I have access to one of the world’s leading technology companies at my fingertips.  Simply put, it doesn’t get any better than that.”

Thank you FHSU and Cisco- Glen J. Leaveau

“As a CCNA distance learning student I found the online training extremely beneficial and wonderfully convenient.  I travel on business frequently, so without this program I wouldn’t be able to achieve this goal.”

Sincerely- Shelley Hargraves