Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science

Requirements

Communication Studies Core Courses
CMST 1400EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES3
CMST 2100INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY3
CMST 2300INTERGROUP DIALOGUE3
CMST 3340RHETORICAL CRITICISM3
CMST 3350COMMUNICATION RESEARCH3
CMST 4940COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR3
Area 1: select 4 classes12
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 classes9
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 classes9
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 Credits72-75

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

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallCredits
CMST 1110
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
Sophomore
Fall
CMST 2300 INTERGROUP DIALOGUE 3
CMST Major Elective 3
Social Science 3
Humanities and Fine Arts 3
Natural/Physical Science 3
 Credits15
Spring
CMST 3340 RHETORICAL CRITICISM 3
CMST Area 1 Course 3
U.S. Diversity 3
Social Science 3
Minor 3
 Credits15
Junior
Fall
CMST 3350 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH 3
CMST Area 1 Course 3
CMST Area 3 Course 3
CMST Major Elective 3
Minor 3
 Credits15
Spring
CMST Area 1 Course 3
CMST Area 2 Course 3
CMST Area 3 Course 3
Minor 3
Minor 3
 Credits15
Senior
Fall
CMST Area 1 Course 3
CMST Area 2 Course 3
CMST Area 3 Course 3
Minor 3
General Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
CMST 4940 COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR 3
CMST Major Elective 3
CMST Area 2 Course 3
General Electives 5
 Credits14
 Total Credits120

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