Additional Statistics Catalog Information

Computer Networking and Applications (CNA) Undergraduate Programs

139 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-6084
www.stcloudstate.edu/cna

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

BS – Network Information Security Systems
BS – Network Modeling and Simulation
Minor – Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Operating Systems
- Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Communications
- Data Communications
- Network Information Security Systems
Minor (BES) – Computer Networking and Applications
- Data Communications
- Network Information Security Systems

Program admission and performance requirements

Admission – Department and College of Science and Engineering

completion of at least 16 credits
completion of at least 6 credits in the major at SCSU
2.50 GPA or higher overall, including transfer credits

Admission to BS – Network Information Security Systems

completion of CNA 397, CSCI 201, and MATH 221
grade of “C” or better in each of the above courses
2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses

Admission to BS – Network Modeling and Simulation

completion of CSCI 201, MATH 211, STAT 229, CNA 397 and 425
Grade of "C" or better in each of the above courses
2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses

Graduation – Department

grade of “C” or better on every course in the program
2.40 GPA or higher in courses in the program

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

120 credits
40 credits in General Education
1 credit in PESS 122
45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses
30 credits in residence at SCSU
2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards)

(See this section and the sections on the Department of Statistics and Computer Networking and the College of Science and Engineering for more information.)

Director: Tirthankar Ghosh
Faculty: Ghosh, Kirmani, Olagunju, Pan, Rysavy

The CNA program is part of the Statistics and Computer Networking department. The Statistics program Web site is found at http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/ugb/programs/stat.asp

The CNA Program has three areas of concentration: networking design and administration, network security, and computer applications. The common feature in all areas is a balance between theory and application. Students gain practical experience in lab-oriented classes where they apply theories and concepts.

Within the network design and administration-related area, the Network Modeling and Simulation major teaches students to design networks and evaluate network performance. The data communications minor provides a conceptual background in the operation, design and administration of networks.

The second area is network security. The Network Information Security Systems major and minor cover policy analysis, legal issues, and detection and correction of security vulnerabilities.

The third area is computer applications. Computer networking and application minors cover common office applications, programming, and basic networking.

Students are eligible to apply for admission to the major or minor after the following courses have been successfully completed:

Network Modeling and Simulation - CSCI 201, MATH 211, STAT 229, CNA 397 and 425.
Network Information Security Systems major - CNA 397, CSCI 201, and MATH 221.
Minors – CNA 267 and 397.

At the time of application, students must have at least 6 credits in the major from SCSU and at least a 2.5 GPA in all major or minor courses and all college-level courses. Once admitted, they must earn at least a C in all major or minor courses and maintain at least a 2.4 GPA in the major or minor to graduate.

Bachelor of Science

Network Modeling & Simulation Major: (63/64)
CSCI 201
CNA 267 (CSCI 200 or IS 250 may substitute for 267), 201, 397, 425, 426, 430, 436, 437, 450, 451, 474, 485
STAT 229 (STAT 319, 353; IS 242 or equivalent can substitute for 229), 417
MATH 211; ENGL: 332
Electives: (9 credits from the following)
STAT 304, 321, 332, 380, 421, 424, 427, 430, 433, 436, 440, 447, 448
MATH 325, 353, 452, 453
CNA 302, 303, 304
IS 350, 443, 445, 454, 460
Any CSCI course numbered 301 or above

Network Information Security Systems Major: (63/64)
CNA 267 (CSCI 200 or IS 250 may substitute for 267), 201, 397, 425, 426, 430, 432, 437, 438
CSCI 201, 220
ENGL 332
MATH 221, 273
STAT 417
IS 471, 472

Elective courses: 6 credits from the following:
any 400-level CNA course, and CSCI course above 220, any MATH class 300 or higher (excluding courses for education majors), any STAT course 300 or higher, IS 473 or CNA 473.

Bachelor of Arts

Computer Networking and Applications Minor-Languages, Software Packages and Communications (17)
Required: CNA 201, 267, 397
Electives: (select one) CNA 302, 303, 304; (select one) CNA 285, 425; ETS 312, 343; ENGL 332

Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor.

Bachelor of Arts

Computer Networking and Applications Minor - Languages, Software Packages and Operating Systems (23/24)
Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426
Electives: Select one: CNA 302, 303, 304; ETS 312, 343; ENGL 332
Select one: CNA 436, 437

Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor.

Bachelor of Arts

Data Communication Minor (26)
Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426, 451; STAT 229 or equivalent
Electives: (select one) CNA 436, 437, 450
Completion of MATH 113 or equivalent is required prior to entering the data communications minor.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Computer Networking and Applications Minor (24)
Completion of 24 credits with the approval of the Computer Networking and Applications program.

Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor.

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Elective Studies

Network Information Security Systems Minor (26)

Before applying to the minor, students must complete the following with no grade below a C and with a 2.50 or higher average GPA: CNA 201, 267, 397
Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426, 437, 438
Electives: (select one) CNA 430, 432, 440, IS 473 or CNA 473

St. Cloud State University

Undergraduate Catalog

Computer Networking and Applications (CNA) Undergraduate Programs

Programs at a Glance

Degree programs

Program admission and performance requirements

University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Bachelor of Elective Studies

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Elective Studies

Undergraduate Catalog (contact information)

	A-Z Index \| News \| Library \| Technology \| Support St. Cloud State \| St. Cloud State University Home Admissions Academics Student Life About SCSU Athletics Alumni & Friends Undergraduate Catalog Table of Contents \| Undergraduate Programs \| Undergraduate Course Descriptions \| Academic Calendar \| Alphabetical Index Additional Statistics Catalog Information Computer Networking and Applications (CNA) Undergraduate Programs 139 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-6084 www.stcloudstate.edu/cna Programs at a Glance Degree programs BS – Network Information Security Systems BS – Network Modeling and Simulation Minor – Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Operating Systems Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Communications Data Communications Network Information Security Systems Minor (BES) – Computer Networking and Applications Data Communications Network Information Security Systems Program admission and performance requirements Admission – Department and College of Science and Engineering completion of at least 16 credits completion of at least 6 credits in the major at SCSU 2.50 GPA or higher overall, including transfer credits Admission to BS – Network Information Security Systems completion of CNA 397, CSCI 201, and MATH 221 grade of “C” or better in each of the above courses 2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses Admission to BS – Network Modeling and Simulation completion of CSCI 201, MATH 211, STAT 229, CNA 397 and 425 Grade of "C" or better in each of the above courses 2.50 GPA or higher in the above courses Graduation – Department grade of “C” or better on every course in the program 2.40 GPA or higher in courses in the program University minimum requirements for bachelor’s degrees 120 credits 40 credits in General Education 1 credit in PESS 122 45 credits in upper-division (300-400) courses 30 credits in residence at SCSU 2.00 GPA overall, in major, and in minor (departments may set higher standards) (See this section and the sections on the Department of Statistics and Computer Networking and the College of Science and Engineering for more information.) Director: Tirthankar Ghosh Faculty: Ghosh, Kirmani, Olagunju, Pan, Rysavy The CNA program is part of the Statistics and Computer Networking department. The Statistics program Web site is found at http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/ugb/programs/stat.asp The CNA Program has three areas of concentration: networking design and administration, network security, and computer applications. The common feature in all areas is a balance between theory and application. Students gain practical experience in lab-oriented classes where they apply theories and concepts. Within the network design and administration-related area, the Network Modeling and Simulation major teaches students to design networks and evaluate network performance. The data communications minor provides a conceptual background in the operation, design and administration of networks. The second area is network security. The Network Information Security Systems major and minor cover policy analysis, legal issues, and detection and correction of security vulnerabilities. The third area is computer applications. Computer networking and application minors cover common office applications, programming, and basic networking. Students are eligible to apply for admission to the major or minor after the following courses have been successfully completed: Network Modeling and Simulation - CSCI 201, MATH 211, STAT 229, CNA 397 and 425. Network Information Security Systems major - CNA 397, CSCI 201, and MATH 221. Minors – CNA 267 and 397. At the time of application, students must have at least 6 credits in the major from SCSU and at least a 2.5 GPA in all major or minor courses and all college-level courses. Once admitted, they must earn at least a C in all major or minor courses and maintain at least a 2.4 GPA in the major or minor to graduate. Bachelor of Science Network Modeling & Simulation Major: (63/64) CSCI 201 CNA 267 (CSCI 200 or IS 250 may substitute for 267), 201, 397, 425, 426, 430, 436, 437, 450, 451, 474, 485 STAT 229 (STAT 319, 353; IS 242 or equivalent can substitute for 229), 417 MATH 211; ENGL: 332 Electives: (9 credits from the following) STAT 304, 321, 332, 380, 421, 424, 427, 430, 433, 436, 440, 447, 448 MATH 325, 353, 452, 453 CNA 302, 303, 304 IS 350, 443, 445, 454, 460 Any CSCI course numbered 301 or above Network Information Security Systems Major: (63/64) CNA 267 (CSCI 200 or IS 250 may substitute for 267), 201, 397, 425, 426, 430, 432, 437, 438 CSCI 201, 220 ENGL 332 MATH 221, 273 STAT 417 IS 471, 472 Elective courses: 6 credits from the following: any 400-level CNA course, and CSCI course above 220, any MATH class 300 or higher (excluding courses for education majors), any STAT course 300 or higher, IS 473 or CNA 473. Bachelor of Arts Computer Networking and Applications Minor-Languages, Software Packages and Communications (17) Required: CNA 201, 267, 397 Electives: (select one) CNA 302, 303, 304; (select one) CNA 285, 425; ETS 312, 343; ENGL 332 Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor. Bachelor of Arts Computer Networking and Applications Minor - Languages, Software Packages and Operating Systems (23/24) Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426 Electives: Select one: CNA 302, 303, 304; ETS 312, 343; ENGL 332 Select one: CNA 436, 437 Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor. Bachelor of Arts Data Communication Minor (26) Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426, 451; STAT 229 or equivalent Electives: (select one) CNA 436, 437, 450 Completion of MATH 113 or equivalent is required prior to entering the data communications minor. Bachelor of Elective Studies Computer Networking and Applications Minor (24) Completion of 24 credits with the approval of the Computer Networking and Applications program. Computer science and applied computer science majors may not elect this minor. Bachelor of Elective Studies Data Communication Minor (26) Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426, 451; STAT 229 or equivalent Electives: (select one) CNA 436, 437, 450 Completion of MATH 113 or equivalent is required prior to entering the data communications minor. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Elective Studies Network Information Security Systems Minor (26) Before applying to the minor, students must complete the following with no grade below a C and with a 2.50 or higher average GPA: CNA 201, 267, 397 Required: CNA 201, 267, 397, 425, 426, 437, 438 Electives: (select one) CNA 430, 432, 440, IS 473 or CNA 473 Undergraduate Catalog (contact information) 720 4th Avenue South - St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301-4498 Page Revised: 09/04/2009 Phone: (320) 308-3144 © 2009 St. Cloud State University Site Map \| Map & Directions \| Contact SCSU \| Accreditations St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer. St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.