Introductory Courses
No Introductory Course may be substituted for any other course at any level.
Introductory courses may be waived for any of the following conditions:
- The student has the appropriate course work to satisfy an Introductory Course.
- The student has appropriate and verified professional experience to satisfy an Introductory Course.
- If an exam is available, the student passes a
Graduate Assessment Examination (GAE) in the Introductory Course area.
Foundation Courses
NET 460 |
NET 463 |
NET 464 |
NET 477 |
NET 511 |
Students must achieve an average GPA of 3.0 or better in the five Foundation Courses. Students who do not meet the Foundation Courses' GPA requirement must retake the course with the lowest grade. If a number of such courses exist, it is up to the student to choose which class to retake. Only the higher grade will count toward the average grade for the purpose of completing the GPA Requirement.
Students who have not completed the Foundation Course and grade requirements can register for a maximum of 4 Advanced Courses.
Advanced Courses
Major Elective Courses
Students must complete
12 credit hours from Major Elective Courses. Major Elective Courses must be in the range of 420-599 and must be chosen from
NET or CSEC courses. A minimum of
8 credit hours from Major Elective Courses must be at the 500-level.
CDM Open Elective Courses
Students must complete
4 credit hours from CDM Open Elective Course. This Open Elective Course must be in the range of 420-699 and must be chosen from
CSC, CSE, CSEC, NET, SE, IS, ECT, IT, PM, IPD, HIT, HCI or GAM courses. Open Elective Courses must not have been otherwise used to satisfy degree requirements. Credit for courses taken outside of the school will only be given if approved by a faculty advisor. Any course required for the student's concentration but taken as part of the requirements of another degree earned by the student may be waived, but cannot be used for Open Elective credit.
Capstone