Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking

Degree Overview

Available both online and on-campus, the B.S. in Computer Networking degree offers students the means to achieve mastery of computer information technology concepts and their application to real-world business problems. You will learn about the rise in critical information security issues such as hackers, viruses and other acts of cyber-vandalism and the important role network and computer systems administrators play to protect data.

The Computer Networking degree prepares students for careers in information technology emphasizing computer network administration or analysis, network design, system consulting or system analysis.

A Leader in Information Technology Education

Regis University’s College for Professional Studies is one of three institutions in the nation whose Computer Networking degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, a prestigious nonprofit accreditation body.

A Faster Path to Success Through Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees

Students have the opportunity to work on a B.S. in Computer Networking degree in tandem with one of the Master of Science degree programs within our School of Computer & Information Sciences.* Learn how you can complete both degree programs at a faster pace and a more affordable cost.

*Excluding the M.S. in Software Engineering & Database Technologies degree

Total Degree Requirements
Bachelor’s degree: 128 credit hours
Combined bachelor’s and master’s degrees: 152 credit hours
Undergraduate core requirements: 45 credit hours
Foundational course requirements: 24 credit hours
Upper division course requirements: 36 credit hours
Optional minor: 12 credit hours
General electives:

• If minor is completed: 11 credit hours
• If minor is not completed: 23 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 128.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

Course Descriptions

How to Apply

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Students with prior college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates or several years of work experience may be able to translate this experience directly into college credit.

Your enrollment counselor will help evaluate your prior learning credit, provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance, recommend courses and help you get started with the application process.

At a minimum, applicants seeking a bachelor’s degree from the College for Professional Studies must either:

• Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and a minimum of 30 semester hours of transferrable course credit from a regionally accredited college or university, OR
• Possess a high school diploma (from a regionally accredited high school) or its equivalent and three years of documented, post-high school work experience. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Assistant Dean. Download guidelines for work experience admission appeal.

Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed. Apply a minimum of 14 days before the start of classes to ensure optimal course selection.

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

• Application: Completed online undergraduate application form
• Application fee: $50.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for previous Regis University students)
• Writing skills placement essay: All new, degree-seeking students must submit a writing sample with the application for admission, even if English credits are being transferred toward your degree. Select one of the essay topics to demonstrate your abilities. Download a copy of the essay guidelines and essay evaluation criteria. (The writing skills placement essay is not required for non-degree seeking students.)
• Submit official transcripts within 30 days of the date of application. If official transcripts are not received within 30 days you will be unable to register for future courses until the transcripts are received.
  
• Transcript request forms are included with your application materials. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.
• Transfer credit cannot be evaluated or awarded until all official transcripts are received.
• Work experience: If you have at least 30 credit hours of college coursework, work experience is optional. If you have less than 30 credit hours to transfer toward your degree, you must document that you have at least three years of work experience after high school, or a combination of work experience and previous college credit equivalent to three years. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may submit a letter of appeal to the School Dean. Download the guidelines for work experience admission appeal.
• Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens.

Tuition

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Undergraduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.