Virtual College Computer Networking and Telecommunications Course Requirements (Concentration)

Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications

Computer Networking and Telecommunications Concentration

Graduates are designing, implementing and supporting the communications networks of tomorrow.  INT Computer Networking & Telecommunications graduates may work in engineering, production, operations, managerial, sales, consulting or regulatory positions.  Fort Hays State University offers a nationally recognized degree which has been repeatedly designated as a “best practice” program.  This concentration can include course work necessary to sit for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and advanced Cisco certifications.  Graduates may choose to work in telecommunications companies or in corporate, education, law enforcement, health care, and other computer and network positions.  Graduates work as:  Network Design Engineers, Network Architects, Network Administrators, Network Security Specialists/Consultants, Unix/Linux Administrators, System Administrators, Sales Engineers, Chief Information Officers.

The full program is offered on-line and consists of an 18 hour INT core, 15 hours of required concentration classes, 6 hours of cross-concentration electives (39 hour total) and one required general education course.  Most students will also complete an emphasis in Computer Information Networking and Telecommunications consisting of 15 hours of web related electives and will earn a total of 54 credit hours.

For information about the Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications:  Computer Networking & Telecommunications, please visit www.fhsu.edu/int, or contact the Department of Information Networking and Telecommunications, Fort Hays State University, Heather Hall, Hays, KS 67601-4099; email:  int@fhsu.edu; Phone: 785.628.5373.

Information Networking and Telecommunications Major Core

INT     300 Field of Information Networking:  Foundations for Understanding (F,S,U)............................. 3

INT     250 Introduction to Web Development (F, S, U)................................................................................. 3

POLS/INT  602 Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Information Networking (S)............................................ 3

INT     430 Leadership in Information Networking (F)..................................................................................... 3

INT     405 Research Methods in Information Networking (S)....................................................................... 3

INT     490 Capstone Seminar in Information Networking (S of senior year)............................................... 3

Total..................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Concentration Requirements Computer Networking and Telecommunications

PHYS  230 Telecommunications Electronics (U)............................................................................................. 3

INT     291 Internetworking Certification I (F, S, U) ..………………………...............................................…3

INT     680 Network Architecture and Data Communications I (F)............................................................... 3

INT     681 Network Architecture and Data Communications II (S).............................................................. 3

and choose one:

INT  293 Internetworking II (F, S, U) ................................................................................................................ 3

INT  662 Modern Telephony (F)........................................................................................................................ 3

INT  678 Seminar in INT:  UNIX System Administration (S)......................................................................... 3    

CSCI  261 Computer Science I (F)...................................................................................................................... 3

CIS  303 Computer Operating Systems (F)....................................................................................................... 3

CIS  304 Management Information Systems.................................................................................................... 3

Total..................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Cross Concentration Elective Media Studies

INT    140 Introduction to Electronic Media (F)  ............................................................................................ 3

Total.................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Cross Concentration Elective Web Development

Choose one:

INT    651 Advanced Web Development (F).................................................................................................. 3

INT    658 Law of Cyberspace (S)..................................................................................................................... 3

INT    650 Interactive Systems Design (F, S, U)............................................................................................. 3

Total..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Degree Total.................................................................................................................................................... 39

Required General Education Class:  COMM 318 Communication in Human Organization (F, S).. 3

Telecommunications & Networking Emphasis Options

(Five or more courses, special programs and generally recommended sets are indicated)

Advanced Internetworking Courses:

INT    293 Internetworking II (CCNA Prep) (option above) ) (F, S, U)..................................................... 3

INT    685 Fundamentals of Network Security (MCNS, CSPFA) (F, S).................................................... 3

INT    695 Advanced Routing (CCNP Prep 1) * Requires travel to campus  (F)..................................... 3

INT    696 Advanced Remote Access (CCNP Prep 2) * Requires travel to campus (S)......................... 3

INT    697 Advanced LAN Switching (CCNP Prep 3) * Requires travel to campus (F)......................... 3

INT    698 Internetwork Troubleshooting (CCNP Prep 4) * Requires travel to campus (S).................. 3

IT Services:

INT    678 Seminar in INT:  Unix Administration (F, S)............................................................................... 3

INT    678 Seminar in INT/Linux for Networks (S)....................................................................................... 3

INT    678 Seminar in INT/Advanced Linux for Networks (F)................................................................... 3

INT    678 Seminar in INT/IT Project Administration (S)........................................................................... 3

INT    654  Introduction to Web Enabled Databases/Oracle (F).............................................................. 3

Web Emphasis (Five  needed)– cannot count cross-emphasis web class or concentration class)

INT 650 Interactive Systems Design (F, S, U) ........................................................................................... 3

INT 651  Advanced Web Development (F)................................................................................................ 3

INT 652  Intensive Web Development (S).................................................................................................. 3

INT 654 Intro to Web Enabled Databases:  Oracle (F)............................................................................. 3

INT 655 Web Enabled Database Administration:  Oracle (S).................................................................. 3

INT 658  Law of Cyberspace (S)................................................................................................................... 3

General INT Electives for Selection

INT    479 Internship in INT (encouraged, up to 6 hours) (F, S).......................................................... 1 - 6

INT    472 Readings in INT (as approved by advisor) (F, S)..............................................................varies

INT    473 Problems in INT (as approved by advisor) (F, S)..............................................................varies

INT    476 Apprenticeship in INT (as approved by advisor) (F, S)..................................................varies

INT    420 Social Issues in Information Networking (S)............................................................................. 3

INT    658 Law of Cyberspace (S).................................................................................................................. 3

INT    650 Interactive Systems Design (F, S, U).......................................................................................... 3

INT    652 Intensive Web Development (S)................................................................................................. 3

INT    651 Advanced Web Development (F)............................................................................................... 3

Total................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Total Major and Emphasis Requirements................................................................................................ 54

Free Electives:................................................................................................... BA Degree 5, BS Degree 15

Total

General Education Requirements.................................................................. BA Degree 65, BS Degree 55

Department/Major Requirements............................................................................................................... 54

Free Electives.................................................................................................... BA Degree 5, BS Degree 15

Total............................................................................................................................................................. 124