Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Computer Networking and Information Technology, B.S.


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         Computer Networking and Information Technology, B.S.: 4-year sequence    

Introduction

The demand for network engineers and cybersecurity professionals is high. UW-Stout’s bachelor’s degree in Computer Networking & Information Technology (CNIT) program follows UW-Stout’s unique hands-on and active learning approach. As a CNIT student, you will gain real-world experience and skills you need and the credentials to prove them– to turn that demand into career success.  You will learn how to design, install, implement and secure enterprise network and Cloud. You will become an expert in network administration and cybersecurity management.  

You will take courses in emerging fields such as ethical hacking, penetration testing, cloud computing, network programmability and automation, unified communication, IP Telephony, and wireless networking. 

This program includes many sought-after IT & cybersecurity industry certification-certifications that will boost your résumé.  The certification includes Amazon Web Service (AWS), Cisco, Microsoft, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Linux, etc. 

The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has certified this program meets or exceeds the requirements as a national Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. CNIT Students are eligible to apply for scholarships and grants through the Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship program. 

The CNIT program focuses on:

Cybersecurity and Cyber Defense

Ethical Hacking and Network Security

Penetration Testing

Cloud Computing Design, Implementation & Security

Enterprise Network Infrastructure Setup, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Server Installation, Configuration and Administration

Network System Design

Linux Systems and Network Administration

IP Telephony (VoIP)

Wireless System

Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Unified Communication and Collaboration

Network Programmability & Automation

General Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation 120 credits  
General Education 40 credits  
Major Studies 80 credits  

Program Requirements


Racial and Ethnic Studies (6 credits*)


Three credits must be selected from RES-A.

Global Perspective (6 credits*)


Complete 6 credits of global perspective (GLP) approved courses, including GLP-approved instructor-led study abroad courses, or complete a program of university-approved work or university-approved study abroad not led by UW-Stout instructors.

General Education (40 credits)


Analytic Reasoning and Natural Sciences (11-12 credits)


At least one math or statistics course and a natural science course with a lab are required.

Arts and Humanities (6 credits)


Courses must be from two or more areas including art history/music & theater appreciation, creative/performing arts, foreign language and culture, history, literature, and philosophy.

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)


Courses must be from two or more areas including anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Cross-disciplinary Issues (3 credits)


Social Responsibility and Ethical Reasoning (3 credits)


Courses must be selected from the list of approved social responsbility and ethical reasoning course list.

Selective (1-2 credits)


Courses/credits may be selected from any category to meet the 40-credit requirement.

Major Studies (80 credits)


Electives (12 credits)


Professional Electives (6 credits)

Electives may be chosen from any courses with the following prefixes: BUXX, CNIT, CS, ELEC, INMGT, ICT and TRHRD. Minors and Specializations may require additional credits beyond program maximum.

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