Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science
Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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Communication Studies Core Courses | ||
CMST 1400 | EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES | 3 |
CMST 2100 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
CMST 2300 | INTERGROUP DIALOGUE | 3 |
CMST 3340 | RHETORICAL CRITICISM | 3 |
CMST 3350 | COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | 3 |
CMST 4940 | COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
Area 1: select 4 classes | 12 | |
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE Will count as GE or major but not both | ||
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP | ||
SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS | ||
INTERVIEWING | ||
FAMILY COMMUNICATION | ||
CORPORATE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
COMMUNICATION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SETTINGS | ||
ADVANCED CONFLICT MEDIATION | ||
Area 2: select 3 classes | 9 | |
COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROTEST | ||
COMMUNICATION AND HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS | ||
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS | ||
COMPUTER-MEDIATED COMMUNICATION | ||
PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE | ||
HEALTH COMMUNICATION | ||
RISK AND CRISIS COMMUNICATION | ||
INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT | ||
MEDIA & POLITICS | ||
Area 3: select 3 classes | 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 3 more CMST classes not already taken. No more than 1 may be lower division. | 9 | |
Additional Bachelor of Science Requirement | ||
Minor (see below) | 15-18 | |
Electives (as needed to meet the 120-hour minimum for degree) | ||
Total Credits | 72-75 |
Minor for BSC Degree for Communication Studies Majors
A minor is required for the Bachelor of Science in communication degree in one department or academic program, or related courses from various departments or academic programs other than communication studies. Communication studies students pursuing the BSC may minor in journalism and media communication by completing 18 hours of JMC courses with 12 hours at the 3000/4000 level. For other minors, students should refer to that specific program. All courses in the minor must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher
Freshman | ||
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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 | |
Quantative 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