Informatics | Bachelor of Arts: Information Networking and Telecommunication
Program Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34 | |
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| INT Core | 18 | |
| Concentration Core & Electives | 36 | |
| Open Electives 1 | 22 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours. The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed. This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed. Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.
Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.
Program Requirements
General Education
All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education.
Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement. Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category. This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree. Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | 34-35 | |
BA Language Requirement
All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. Students taking beginning Spanish or French classes may be able to apply the first class to the Arts and Humanities area of the general education requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 10 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INT Core | ||
| INF 250 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| INF 300 | Foundations of Informatics | 3 |
| INF 405 | Research Methods in Informatics | 3 |
| INF 430 | Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| INF 490 | Capstone Seminar in Informatics | 3 |
| INF 610 | Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Concentrations
Computer Networking and Telecommunications (Online & On Campus)
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.
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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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Computer Networking Technology | ||
| INF 291 | Internetworking I | 3 |
| INF 292 | Internetworking II | 3 |
| INF 360 | Programming with Python | 3 |
| INF 393 | Internetworking III | 3 |
| INF 671 | Linux in Networking | 3 |
| INF 680 | Network Architecture and Data Communications I | 3 |
| INF 681 | Network Architecture and Data Communications II | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Computer Science I | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | ||
| Cartography: Theory and Applications | ||
| Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Windows Server Administration | ||
| Programming with Python | ||
| Readings in Informatics | ||
| Problems in Informatics | ||
| Internship in Informatics | ||
| Big Data Analytics | ||
| Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Database Design and Programming | ||
| Back-End Web Development I | ||
| Mobile Web Development | ||
| Law of Cyberspace | ||
| Global Telecommunications Policy | ||
| Modern Telephony | ||
| Wireless and Cellular Systems | ||
| Linux in Networking | ||
| Advanced Linux in Networking | ||
| Seminar in Informatics | ||
| Foundations of Information Systems Security | ||
| Fundamentals of Network Security | ||
| Network Security Firewalls | ||
| Advanced Routing | ||
| Advanced LAN Switching | ||
| Project/Program Management | ||
| Information Systems Design and Development | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Cybersecurity (Online & On Campus)
The job opportunities in the cybersecurity industry are booming. According to CyberSeek.org, as of April 2022, there are 714,548 job openings across the United States. This Cybersecurity program allows students to focus on becoming Cybersecurity Analysts, gaining an understanding of how to analyze today’s cyber threats and how to react to them.
To accelerate your opportunities and further your career, pursue a Masters of Professional Studies: Cybersecurity through the Dept of Informatics.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Cybersecurity | ||
| INF 291 | Internetworking I | 3 |
| INF 292 | Internetworking II | 3 |
| INF 322 | Topics in Informatics (Approved Topic) | 3 |
| INF 360 | Programming with Python | 3 |
| INF 671 | Linux in Networking | 3 |
| INF 686 | Network Security Firewalls | 3 |
| INF 302 | Windows Client Administration | 3 |
| or INF 305 | Windows Server Administration | |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select 15 credit hours from INF courses 1 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Digital Media Production and Journalism (On Campus only)
In the Digital Media Production and Journalism Concentration students develop converged media skills. Curriculum includes traditional broadcast, but also digital media production to reflect the needs of today's media job market. If you're interested in production, you'll have unique opportunities in animation and motion picture production and can begin studio work as a freshman.
Our students and alumni regularly win awards and recognition, including Academy Awards for Visual Effects, Emmys, and National Association of Broadcasters and Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards.
Our graduates work at NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, CNN, Fox affiliates, Honeywell, Steven Spielberg's Amblin Imaging, Eagle Communications, Cox Media and at the New York Film Institute. Some even own companies:
- KUTT 99.5 Radio
- 12 Inch Design
- Triumphant Productions
- First Son Productions
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INT Core substitution allowed in this concentration | ||
| Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications | ||
or INF 626 | Law and Ethics in Journalism and Media | |
| Concentration Requirements: Digital Media Production and Journalism | ||
| INF 140 | Introduction to Electronic Media | 3 |
| INF 240 | Digital News Reporting | 3 |
| INF 346 | Beginning Video Production | 3 |
| INF 348 | Beginning Audio Production | 3 |
| INF 349 | Convergent Media Lab | 3 |
| INF 349 | Convergent Media Lab (Take Twice) | 3 |
| INF 603 | Big Data Analytics | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select 15 credit hours from the following: | 15 | |
| Visual and Creative Design | ||
| Topics in Writing | ||
| Sport Information Managememt | ||
| Topics in Informatics | ||
| Electronic Newsroom Operation | ||
| Media Performance | ||
| Sports Announcing | ||
| Internship in Informatics | ||
| News Editing | ||
| Feature Writing | ||
| Media Continuity Writing | ||
| Advanced Digital Journalism | ||
| Media Management and Sales | ||
| Advanced Video Production | ||
| Graphics and Effects for Video and Film | ||
| Computer Editing of Video | ||
| Intensive Video Production | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Law of Cyberspace | ||
| Seminar in Informatics | ||
| Project/Program Management | ||
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Recording Practicum | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Health Informatics (Online & On Campus)
The Health Informatics concentration is designed to give those already working in the healthcare industry, or hoping to work in healthcare the ability to understand the needs and demands of patient care and information security.
As the healthcare industry increasingly transitions to web-based interfaces, electronic storage and retrieval of patient information, and more sophisticated networks for medical information management, the demand for medical professionals with technology training and expertise is growing. In larger markets, technology professionals with training and expertise specific to medical industries, patient care practices, and information security have created niche demand that is not being met.
Hospitals, clinics, specialty practices, pharmaceutical, and insurance industries are aggressively recruiting this kind of professional, with a uniquely mixed background. These new positions now have some of the highest salaries in the IT field.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Health Informatics | ||
| INF 291 | Internetworking I | 3 |
| INF 292 | Internetworking II | 3 |
| INF 393 | Internetworking III | 3 |
| INF 652 | Database Design and Programming | 3 |
| INF 685 | Fundamentals of Network Security | 3 |
| NURS 440 | Informatics for the RN | 3 |
| NURS 442 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Windows Client Administration | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Windows Server Administration | ||
| Topics in Informatics | ||
| Electronic Game Theory and Practice | ||
| Programming with Python | ||
| Readings in Informatics | ||
| Problems in Informatics | ||
| Internship in Informatics | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Back-End Web Development I | ||
| Modern Telephony | ||
| Wireless and Cellular Systems | ||
| Seminar in Informatics | ||
| Foundations of Information Systems Security | ||
| Network Security Firewalls | ||
| Advanced Routing | ||
| Advanced LAN Switching | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Work with your advisor to choose five courses from the below list to meet your goals.
Information Systems (Online & On Campus)
With a concentration in Information Systems, you will develop knowledge about information systems and how they relate to other informatics areas. This degree prepares you for technology-track careers.
Built on the concept of media convergence, our program teaches digital media and journalism, computer networking, web and mobile application development, and cybersecurity.
Our graduates work in business, government, education, entertainment, and health care organizations.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Information Systems | ||
| INF 302 | Windows Client Administration | 3 |
| INF 304 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| INF 305 | Windows Server Administration | 3 |
| INF 330 | Business Intelligence | 3 |
| INF 360 | Programming with Python | 3 |
| INF 604 | Data Analytics I | 3 |
| MIS 602 | Information Systems Design and Development | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: 1 | 15 | |
| Computer Science I | ||
| Computer Science II | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | ||
| Cartography: Theory and Applications | ||
| Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Internetworking II | ||
| Internetworking III | ||
| Readings in Informatics | ||
| Problems in Informatics | ||
| Internship in Informatics | ||
| Big Data Analytics | ||
| Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | ||
| Front End Web Development I | ||
| Database Design and Programming | ||
| Back-End Web Development I | ||
| Mobile Web Development | ||
| Law of Cyberspace | ||
| Global Telecommunications Policy | ||
| Modern Telephony | ||
| Wireless and Cellular Systems | ||
| Linux in Networking | ||
| Advanced Linux in Networking | ||
| Seminar in Informatics | ||
| Foundations of Information Systems Security | ||
| Fundamentals of Network Security | ||
| Advanced Routing | ||
| Advanced LAN Switching | ||
| Project/Program Management | ||
| Information Systems Design and Development | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Work with your advisor to choose five courses from the below list to meet your goals.
Web and Mobile Application Development (Online & On Campus)
With a concentration in Web Development, you'll have the opportunity to develop coding, design, and video and animation skills for the web and mobile devices. You'll also learn e-commerce, work-flow and Web-based database development.
Built on the concept of media convergence, our program teaches electronic media as well as Web tools, software, scripting languages and databases. We'll prepare you for the Certified Web Designer Apprentice (CWDSA) and Oracle Certified Associate certifications.
Our graduates work in business, government, education, entertainment, and health care organizations.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements: Web and Mobile Application Development | ||
| INF 360 | Programming with Python | 3 |
| INF 650 | Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction | 3 |
| INF 651 | Front End Web Development I | 3 |
| INF 652 | Database Design and Programming | 3 |
| INF 653 | Back-End Web Development I | 3 |
| INF 654 | Mobile Web Development | 3 |
| INF 655 | Front-End Web Development II | 3 |
| Emphasis Electives | ||
| Select at least 15 credit hours from INF courses 1 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Work with your advisor to choose five courses from the below list to meet your goals.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement | ||
| Two consecutive semesters of a non-English Language | ||
| All bachelor degrees require: | ||
| GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set) | ||
| A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A | ||
| Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated) | ||
| A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit | ||
| A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit | ||
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (SGE020 - Communication Discipline Area) | 3 |
| INF 250 | Introduction to Web Development | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| SGE030 - Math Statistics Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II (SGE010 - English Discipline Area) | 3 |
| INF 300 | Foundations of Informatics | 3 |
| SGE040 - Natural Physical Science Discipline Area | 4 | |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| INF 430 | Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area | 3 | |
| SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| INF 405 | Research Methods in Informatics | 3 |
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Concentration Course | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Directed Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| INF 610 | Public Policy, Law, Ethics in Telecommunications | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Beginning Language Course 1 (Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement) | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| INF 490 | Capstone Seminar in Informatics | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Beginning Language Course 1 (Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement) | 5 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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