Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunications, Concentration: Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Our Computer Networking and Telecommunications graduates are designing the communication networks of tomorrow. They go on to work in engineering, design, support, managerial, sales, consulting, and regulatory positions.
This concentration can include courses you need to sit for these certifications
Our program provides extensive networking expertise and depth. We offer small class sizes and access to faculty. Our laboratory and computing environment is supported by leading companies such as Cisco and VMware. Regardless of where your skills are at when you enter, you'll leave with a competitive resume. Nearly 100 percent of our graduates are placed in their field of study.
The Computer Networking and Telecommunications concentration is offered both on campus and online. Some electives are offered only on campus or online.
Program Summary
Bachelor of Science
General Education Coursework: 55 Credit Hours
Core/Cross Concentration: 39 Credit Hours
Emphasis/Free Electives: 26 Credit Hours
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE: 120 Credit Hours
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
INT MAJOR CORE (18 hours)
- INF 250 Introduction to Web Development (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 300 Foundations of Information Networking (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 405 Research Methods in Informatics (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 430 Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 490 Capstone Seminar in Informatics (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 610 Public Policy, Ethics and Law in Telecommunications (3 Credit Hours)
CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS: CNT (15 Credit Hours)
- INF 291 Internetworking I (CCNA Prep) (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 292 Internetworking II (CCNA Prep) (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 393 Internetworking III (CCNA Prep) (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 680 Network Architecture and Data Communications I (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 681 Network Architecture and Data Communications II (3 Credit Hours)
CROSS CONCENTRATION ELECTIVE: (6 Credit Hours)
Choose two courses with no more than one from each concentration.
Cybersecurity
- INF 360 Programming with Python (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 685 Fundamentals of Network Security (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 671 Linux in Networking (3 Credit Hours)
Digital Media Production and Journalism
- INF 140 Introduction to Electronic Media (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 346 Beginning Video Production (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 348 Beginning Audio Production (3 Credit Hours)
- INF 420 Social Issues and Information Networking (3 Credit Hours)
Information Systems
- INF 304 Management Information Systems
- INF 402 Windows Server Administration
Web and Mobile Application Development
- INF 650 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- INF 651 Front-End Web Development
- INF 652 Database Design and Programming
EMPHASIS OPTIONS (15 credit hours of electives)
This is your opportunity to customize a program just for you. Work with your advisor to choose courses to meet YOUR goals.
- COMM 318 Introduction to Organizational Communication (3 Credit Hours)
- MATH 110 College Algebra (or higher) (3 Credit Hours)
- MATH 250 Elements of Statistics (3 Credit Hours)
How to Reach Us
Department of Informatics
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hammond Hall
Phone: 785-628-5373
