Roosevelt University

Network Computing, BS

This program incorporates the required elements of computer science and telecommunications to create a complete and comprehensive program in network computing. Additionally, network computing students can use computer science courses to complete their required set of electives. The BS in network computing prepares individuals to pursue careers in highly technical areas such as systems programming, network design and support, and network engineering.

Standards

All courses in the major and minor must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Requirements

Students must complete a 15 hour science sequence (which may or may not fulfill the requirements of a minor) in Math, Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography or Environmental Science.

A minimum of 30 semester hours must be taken at Roosevelt University, with at least 15 of these in the major; at most 60 semester hours at the 100 level may be counted towards the degree. At least 63 semester hours must be in non-computing courses, and at least 60 semester hours are required in computer science, math, psychology and natural sciences combined.

  CST 150 Computer Science I .....4
  CST 1xx Introduction to Network Computing .....3
  CST 246 Data Communications .....3
  CST 2xx+ Intermediate Development .....4
  CST 333 Database Systems .....3
  CST 352 Network Design .....3
  CST 354 Local Area Networks .....3
  CST 3xx Computer Systems .....3
  CST 3xx Advanced Application Design .....3
  CST 3xx Security .....3

Electives

  One CST course at the 200+ level .....3
  Two CST courses at the 300 level .....6

Science Requirements

(These may or may not fulfill the requirements of a minor)
  Courses in one of these: Math, Psychology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Scienc .....15

Minor in mathematics for the BS in network computing (optional)

See the Mathematics Department section of the catalog for required courses.

Minor in business for the BS in network computing (optional)

See the College of Business section of the catalog for required courses.