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certificate in communication networks.

The Communication Network Certificate Program is a career program designed to meet the growing industry demand for qualified, highly trained individuals in the field of computer network systems. It is designed to give the working professional both a conceptual view and an in-depth understanding of the latest technologies used in Internet. The program includes courses ranging from basic concepts such as Local Area Networks to advanced networking concepts such as mobile wireless communication systems and networks.

Course Requirements

Core Courses (6 credit hours)
  • CSCI 8620 Mobile Computing and Wireless Networks
  • CSCI 8210 Advanced Communication Networks
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)

(If a core course is waived, it must be replaced with another course chosen from the electives listed below.)

  • CSCI 8156 Graph Theory
  • CSCI 8200 Interconnection Networks
  • CSCI 8220 Telecommunications Management
  • CSCI 8410 Distributed System and Network Security
  • CSCI 8610 Fault Tolerant Distributed Systems
Pre-requisites
  • Programming experience
  • CSCI 3320Data structures (or equivalent) with a grade of B or better
  • CSCI 3550 Introduction to Communication Networks (or equivalent) with a grade of B better

Applying to a Graduate Certificate Program

Admission Requirements

Students with an undergraduate degree with a GPA 3.0 or more are eligible to apply for the CSCI graduate certificate programs. Individual graduate certificate plans have additional requirements that are specified under each certificate. International students and non-native English speakers have additional requirements as prescribed by the office of graduate studies.

How To Apply
  1. Complete the application form and submit it with the application fee to the UNOmaha Graduate College. On the application you will be given an option to choose the certificate program for which you would like to be considered. All application and support material must be sent to the following address:

    Office of Graduate Studies, EAB 203
    University of Nebraska at Omaha
    Omaha, NE U.S.A. 68182-0209

    *If you are already admitted to the CSCI graduate degree program, you do not need to submit an additional application fee. Alternatively, if you are admitted to a graduate certificate program and decide to switch to an MS in CSCI, you will not need to submit additional application fees.


  2. Submit a detailed resume indicating your work experience and background (if applicable).
  3. One copy of official transcripts from all previously attended universities.

Structure of Graduate Certificates

The CSCI graduate certificate programs are structured so that they may be completed by most students within a single academic year. All certificates require completing a total of four courses (12 credit hours) usually involving a combination of core and elective courses. Specific course requirements are available with each certificate plan.

Certificate Granting Requirements

Not more than one course grade below or equal to C in the certificate program.

Transfer of Credits and Concurrent Degrees

  • Students admitted to MS in CSCI can transfer credits from a certificate to a relevant concentration in the MS program.
  • Current degree students may also complete certificates as part of their studies in the MS program.

Completion of the Certificate

During what is expected to be the semester the certificate is completed and prior to the posted deadline, students should complete a Certificate Completion Application Form in the Office of Graduate Studies. If you complete the Certificate Completion Application Form and do not complete all of the requirements for the certificate, contact the Office of Graduate Studies as soon as possible. You must REAPPLY in the Office of Graduate Studies during the next semester in which you intend to complete the certificate; no additional fee is charged to reactivate your application.

The following requirements are due 12 working days prior to commencement:

  • "Incompletes" and "NR" grades from a previous term must be removed so that the grade will be in the Office of Graduate Studies.
  • Pay all fees and fines and satisfy all obligations to the University.

For students currently enrolled in courses that are a part of their plan of study, enrollment must be maintained in order to complete the certificate. A grade for any current enrollment must be received by the Registrar's Office no later than the close of business on the fifteenth working day following the end of a semester.

Awarding of the Graduate Certificate

The Office of Graduate Studies will mail the certificate to students when all requirements are completed and all obligations to the university are satisfied (i.e., parking and library fines, student accounts balances, financial aid, etc.). The Graduate College will not approve any changes in the student's permanent record once the certificate is awarded.

For more information

For questions regarding the CSCI graduate certificates, please contact:

Ms. Carla Frakes
Graduate Advisor
cfrakes@mail.unomaha.edu
402-554-2073

last updated: 11/2/2011 at 12:37am