Academic Catalog

Minor: Computer Networking and Telecommunications

Enhance your resume and career opportunities with a Minor in Computer Networking from the Department of Informatics at Fort Hays State University. This minor provides degree-seeking students in related fields a way to learn applied skills that would be valuable in fields as far ranging as Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, and Technology Studies.

This minor may include courses needed to prepare one to sit for the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification depending on your choice of electives.

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 valuable skills and a competitive resume.

The Computer Networking and Telecommunications minor is offered both on campus and online. Some electives are offered only on campus or online.

Program Summary

Minor in Computer Networking and Telecommunications
Core Courses12
Computer Networking Electives9
Total Hours21
Computer Networking Core Requirements
INF 291Internetworking I (CCNA Prep)3
INF 292Internetworking II (CCNAT Prep)3
INF 680Network Architecture and Data Communications I3
INF 681Network Architecture and Data Communications II3
Computer Networking Electives
Select three courses from the following:9
Internetworking III (CCNA Prep)
Linux in Networking
Foundations of Information Systems Security (CISSP Prep)
Fundamentals of Network Security
Advanced Routing (CCNP ENCOR Prep)
Total Hours21