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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Information Networking and Telecommunication

Telecommunications and Networking Concentration

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Computer Networking and Telecommunications graduates are designing the communication networks of tomorrow. Graduates may work in engineering, design, support, managerial, sales, consulting, or regulatory positions. This concentration can include course work necessary to sit for the prestigious Cisco Certified Networking Associate, Cisco Certified Network Professional, and Securing Cisco IOS Networks, CSPFA (Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced), and CompTIA Security + Certifications. Graduates may choose to work in major telecommunications companies or may choose opportunities in corporate and government networks, IT support, remote hosting, hospitals, independent telephone and cable companies, education, consulting, ISPs, and many other organizations.



Sample Careers:

  • Network Engineer/Network Design Engineer
  • Network Architect
  • Network/Systems Administrator
  • Network Security Specialist/Consultant
  • Unix Administrator/Server Engineer
  • Systems Administrator
  • Sales Engineer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • FBI/CIA/U.S. Military/State Law Enforcement

Alumni work at: Sprint, Cisco Systems, Qwest, Nex-Tech, AT&T, Eagle Communications, INFLOW, TRW, UNet, Lincoln Mutual Insurance, Payless Shoe Source, Wal-Mart, and the FBI.

Alumni own: Information Solutions, Virtual Intensity, LLC, Capstone Development Group.



Information Networking and Telecommunications: Telecommunications & Networking Concentration Department/Major Requirements

Information Networking and Telecommunications Major Core
INT 250 Introduction to Web Development 3
INT 300 Field of Information Networking: Foundations for Understanding 3
INT 405 Research Methods in Information Networking 3
INT 430 Leadership in Information Networking 3
INT 490 Capstone Seminar in Information Networking 3
INT 610 Policy, Law and Ethics in INT 3
Total Major Core Hours Required 18
Concentration Requirements Computer Networking & Telecommunications
PHYS 230 Telecommunication Electronics 3
INT 291 Internetworking I (CCNA Prep) 3
INT 292 Internetworking II (CCNA Prep) 3
INT 680 Network Architecture and Data Communications I 3
INT 681 Network Architecture and Data Communications II 3
Total Concentration Hours Required 15
Cross Concentration Elective Media Studies
[choose one of the following courses]
INT 140 Introduction to Electronic Media
INT 346 Video Production
INT 348 Beginning Audio Production
INT 349 Campus Television Station Operation
INT 625 Broadcast Electronic Journalism
Total 3
Cross Concentration Elective Web Development
[choose one of the following courses]
INT 650 Interactive Systems Design
INT 651 Advanced Web Development
INT 658 Law of Cyberspace
Total 3
Degree Total 39
Telecommunications & Networking Emphasis Options
(Five of the following courses, special programs and generally recommended sets are indicated)
Advanced Internetworking Emphasis (Five Courses Needed):
INT 293 Internetworking III (CCNA Prep) (F,S,U,c,vc)
INT 664 Wireless and Cellular Systems (CWNA Prep) (S,c)
INT 684 Foundations of Information Systems Security
INT 685 Fundamentals of Network Security (MCNS, CSPFA)
INT 695 Advanced Routing (CCNP Prep 1)(F,c,vc)
INT 696 Advanced Remote Access (CCNP Prep 2)(S,c,vc)
INT 697 Advanced LAN Switching (CCNP Prep 3)(F,c,vc)
INT 698 Internetwork Troubleshooting (CCNP Prep 4)(S,c,vc)
Total 3
Telecommunications Emphasis
INT 293 Internetworking III (CCNA Prep) (F,S,U,c,vc)
INT 660 Global Telecom (F,vc)
INT 662 Modern Telephony (F,vc)
INT 664 Wireless and Cellular Systems (CWNA Prep) (S,c)
INT 678 Seminar in INT/Unix Administration (S,vc)
Total 15
Information Assurance Emphasis
INT 293 Internetworking III (CCNA Prep)(F,S,U,c,vc)
INT 684 Foundations of Information Systems Security
INT 685 Fundamentals of Network Security (MCNS, CSPFA)
INT 686 Network Security Firewalls
INT 678 Seminar in INT: Unix Administration (S,vc)
or INT 678 Seminar in INT: Linux for Networks (S,vc)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: Advanced Linux for Networks (F,vc)
or INT 654 Introduction to Web-Enabled Databases: Oracle (Fall)
Total 15
IT Services Emphasis
INT 654 Introduction to Web-Enabled Databases: Oracle (Fall)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: Unix System Administration (S,vc)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: Linux for Networks (S,vc)
TEC IT Fundamentals (A+)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: IT Project Administration (S,vc)
Total 15
Web Emphasis (Five needed - cannot cross-emphasis web class or concentration class)
INT 650 Interactive Systems Design (S - c) (F,S,U - vc)
INT 651 Advanced Web Development (F - c, vc)
INT 652 Intensive Web Development (S - c, vc)
INT 654 Intro to Web-Enabled Databases: Oracle (F - c)
INT 655 Web-Enabled Database Administration: Oracle (S - c)
INT 658 Law of Cyberspace (S - c,vc)
Total 15
General IT Emphasis
INT 662 Modern Telephony (F,vc)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: Unix Administration (S-vc)
CSCI 261 Computer Science I (F-c)
CIS 303 Computer Operating Systems (F-c)
CIS 304 Management Information Systems
Total 15
Geographic Information Systems Emphasis
GSCI 240 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
GSCI 290 Cartography: Theory and Applications
GSCI 360 Intermediate Geographic Information Systems
GSCI 425 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GSCI 474 Aerial Photographs and Remote Sensing
Total 15
Leadership Studies Certificate (Not INT Emphasis)
LDRS 300 Introduction to Leadership Concepts
LDRS 302 Introduction to Leadership Behavior
LDRS 310 Field Work in Leadership Studies
Total 9
General INT Electives for Selection
Emphasis can be custom designed by the advisor and student. All INT classes may be considered. Classes not listed above, but worthy of attention are:
INT 472 Readings in INT (as approved by advisor)(F,S)
INT 473 Problems in INT (as approved by advisor)(F,S)
INT 479 Internship in INT (encouraged, up to 6 hours)(F,S)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: IT Project Management (F,S)
INT 678 Seminar in INT: IT Entrepreneurship
CSCI 262 Computer Science II
CSCI 369 Java Programming
CIS 304 Management Information Systems
CIS 502 Information Systems Design and Development
CIS 573 Problems in CIS: Electronic Commerce
CIS 573 Problems in CIS: MCSE Prep I
CIS 573 Problems in CIS: MCSE Prep II
Total 15
Other
A student in conjunction with their advisor can develop other 15 credit hour emphasis options to meet a student's academic and career goals.
Required General Education Classes:
MATH 110 College Algebra 3
COMM 318 Communications in Human Organization 3
MATH 250 Elements of Statistics 3
Total Major & Emphasis Requirements 54
Total Free Electives Hours Needed BA 5
BS 15
Total
General Education Requirements BA: 55
BS: 65
Department/Major Requirements 54
Free Electives BA: 5
BS: 15
Total 124

 


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