Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science in Communication Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“ required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
| RHETORICAL CRITICISM (Writing in the Discipline) | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 57 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| All of the following | 18 | |
| EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY (^) | ||
| INTERGROUP DIALOGUE (**) | ||
| RHETORICAL CRITICISM (** ^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR (^) | ||
| Area 1 - Select 4 of the following (only 3 credits can be 1000/2000 lower division) | 12 | |
| INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (**) | ||
| ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE (**) | ||
| SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP (**) | ||
| SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS (^) | ||
| INTERVIEWING | ||
| FAMILY COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS (^) | ||
| CONFLICT MEDIATION (^) | ||
| Area 2 - Select 3 of the following | 9 | |
| COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROTEST (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION AND HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS (^) | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS (^) | ||
| COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION | ||
| HEALTH COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| RISK AND CRISIS COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE (^) | ||
| INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT (^) | ||
| MEDIA & POLITICS (^) | ||
| Area 3 - Select 3 of the following | 9 | |
| LEADERSHIP FOR INTERGROUP DIALOGUE (^) | ||
| CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CINEMA (** ^) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION & POWER (^) | ||
| GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (** ) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE (** ^) | ||
| COMMUNICATING RACE, ETHNICITY & IDENTITY (** ^) | ||
| Select 9 credits CMST courses (only 3 credits can be 1000/2000 lower division) | 9 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Communication - 15 Minimum Hours Required Minor | 15 | |
A minor is required, credit hours depend on the department requirements of the minor - Grade/GPA requirement determined by department | ||
| or | ||
2nd field of study which requires 15 credit hours in the same or related field with a minimum of 6 credits at the 3000/4000 level. - Minimum of “C“ required | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science in Communication Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| CMST 1400 | EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES | 3 |
| Humanities Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 2100 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science w/lab | 4 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 2300 | INTERGROUP DIALOGUE | 3 |
| CMST Major Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 3340 | RHETORICAL CRITICISM | 3 |
| CMST Area 1 Course | 3 | |
| U.S. Diversity | 3 | |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 3350 | COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | 3 |
| CMST Area 1 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Major Elective | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST Area 1 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 Course | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST Area 1 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 Course | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 Course | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 4940 | COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
| CMST Major Elective | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 Course | 3 | |
| General Electives | 5 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements:
The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams:
For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study