Computer Network Administration

The Computer Network Administration (CNA) program is designed to prepare undergraduates for a responsible position in the growing field of computer operations and networking. The CNA program gives graduates not only the practical, hands-on skills necessary for entering the computer networking field, but also the communication tools to effectively work with the end-users in all divisions of a company. Questions? Please contact Mark L. McGinn.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Computer Network Administration

CSCI 140, Computer Systems
CSCI 185, Script Programming
CSCI 270, Networks and Data Communications
CSCI 365, TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 435, Legal and Ethical Issues of Computing
CSCI 470, Advanced Computer Networks and Data Communication
CSCI 475, CNA Capstone

four courses selected from:
CSCI 281, Discrete Structures
CSCI 415, Computer and Network Security
CSCI 450, Network Operating System Topics (may be repeated with different topic
CSCI 480, Topics in Computer Science
CSCI-490, Independent Study in Computer Science
CSCI-499, Internship in Computer Science.

Communication Component: select two of the following courses:
COMM 306, WI-Group Dynamics and Methods
COMM 326, Communication and Technology
COMM 327, Organizational Communication
ENGL 218, WI-Technical Writing
ENGL 315, WI-Written Business Communication.

Business Component: MGMT 310, Principles of Management.

Requirements for a Minor in Computer Network Administration

21 credits

CSCI 140, Computer Systems
CSCI 185, Script Programming
CSCI 270, Networks and Data Communications

two courses selected from:
CSCI 365, TCP/IP Fundamentals
CSCI 450, Network Operating System Topics
CSCI 470, Advanced Computer Networks and Data.

Communication Component: two courses selected from:
COMM 306, WI-Group Dynamics and Methods
COMM 326, Communication and Technology
COMM 327; Organizational Communication
ENGL 218, WI-Technical Writing
ENGL, 315, WI-Written Business Communication