Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION (MavEd) REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
or ENGL 1140 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I WITH SUPPORT | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Oral Communication – 3 hrs. | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
Quantitative Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or MATH 1320 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| DATA LITERACY FOR WORK AND LIFE | ||
| DATA AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
| DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | ||
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
Until Fall 2028, students can satisfy this requirement with an approved data literacy course, or any approved natural or social science general education (MavEd) course. | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 13 | |
Social Science – 3 hrs. | ||
Humanities – 3 hrs. | ||
Natural & Physical Science (must complete a lab) – 4 hrs. | ||
Arts – 3 hrs. | ||
| Individual and Social Responsibility | 6 | |
Cultural Knowledge – 3 hrs. | ||
Civic Knowledge and Engagement – 3 hrs. | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - 57 Hours Required | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education (MavEd) requirement | ||
| ^Course requires a pre-requisites(s) | ||
| Minimun of "C" required | ||
| 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 IN 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 (^) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION & POWER (** ^) | ||
| GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (**) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (**) | ||
| COMMUNICATING RACE, ETHNICITY & IDENTITY (** ^) | ||
| Select 9 credits CMST classes. | 9 | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication Language requirement | 16 | |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CMST 1400 | EXPLORING COMMUNICATION STUDIES | 3 |
| Language Requirement 1 | 5 | |
| Quantative Literacy | 3 | |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 2100 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| Language Requirement 2 | 5 | |
| Data Literacy Course | 3 | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 2300 | INTERGROUP DIALOGUE | 3 |
| Language Requirement 3 | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science w/lab | 4 | |
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| Cultural Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 3340 | RHETORICAL CRITICISM (Civic Knowledge and Engagement Gen Ed) | 3 |
| CMST Area 1 Lower Level Course | 3 | |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Langauge Requirement | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST 3350 | COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Course 2 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 level course 1 | 3 | |
| Arts Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 2000/4000 Level Course 1 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 3000/4000 Level Course 2 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 Level Course2 | 3 | |
| CMST Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Coruse 4 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Elective | 3 | |
| General Education (MavEd) Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 4940 | COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
| CMST Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective (MavEd) Course | 3 | |
| General Elective (MavEd) Course | 3 | |
| General Elective (MavEd) Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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