Informatics | Bachelor of Arts: Information Networking and Telecommunications (Computer Networking and Telecommunications)
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.
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 division 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 division 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 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 | |
Effective in Fall 2025 the math pathway course identified below is required for this degree.
The General Education Math Pathways course identified for this major is MATH 110 College Algebra . All students pursuing this degree program will be required to complete this course or the corequisite support course. Students who place into a higher level math course may be able to satisfy this requirement; consult with your Academic Advisor for additional information.
Placement measures for MATH 110 College Algebra include:
- Math ACT: 22 or higher OR
- Math SAT: 540 or higher OR
- ALEKS PPL: 46 or higher OR
- Accuplacer QAS: 263 or higher OR
- HS GPA and Course Grade: 3.25 cumulative GPA (unweighted) and B- or higher in Second semester Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3 OR
- Institutional Measure
Students who do not meet any of the placement measures listed above will need to register for the corequisite support course: MATH 105 College Algebra with Review.
BA Language Requirement
All FHSU students pursuing a BA degree are required to take two consecutive non-English language classes. These classes total 10 hours at FHSU. Courses accepted in transfer must be a minimum of 8 credit hours and determined to be equivalent to the FHSU sequence or additional credit hours must be taken. 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 | |
Concentration
| 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 | ||
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) One | ||
| Cartography: Theory and Applications | ||
| Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Two | ||
| 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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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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