Computer Networking and Applications (CNA) Undergraduate Programs
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Programs at a Glance
Degree programs
- BS – Information Technology Security
- BS – Network Modeling and Simulation (Note: This program is suspended and is not admitting new students.)
- Minor – Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Operating Systems
- Computer Networking and Applications – Languages, Packages, and Communications
- Data Communications
- Information Technology Security
- Minor (BES) – Computer Networking and Applications
- Data Communications
- Information Technology Security
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 – Information Technology Security
- 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 Liberal Education
- 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 section on the College of Science and Engineering and School of Computing, Engineering and Environment for more information.)
Also see College of Science and Engineering and School of Computing, Engineering and Environment description and requirements.
Director: Tirthankar Ghosh
Faculty: Ghosh, Kirmani,
Olagunju, Pan, Rysavy
The CNA program is part of the Computer Science and Information Technology Department.
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.
Information Technology Security 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)
(Note: This program is suspended and is not admitting new students.)
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
Information Technology Security Major:
(73)
CNA 267 (CSCI 200 may substitute for 267), 201, 397, 425, 426, 430, 432, 438, 451, 465, 473, 485
CSCI 201, 220
ENGL 332
MATH 221, 273
STAT 417
IS 472
Elective courses: 9 credits from the following:
any 400-level CNA course, any CSCI course 300 or higher, any MATH course 300
or higher (excluding courses for education majors), any STAT course
300 or higher, any other course with the permission of the advisor.
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
Information Technology Security 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
