Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) degree offers a distinct multidisciplinary learning opportunity that allows students to pursue areas of study that may be unrelated, cultivates an approach to problem-solving that appreciates and utilizes diverse perspectives and knowledge, and fosters an appreciation and thirst for lifelong learning.  Recognizing the diverse needs, interests and experiences of our multigenerational learners, the BMS program allows for flexibility in acceptance of transfer credit and other college-level learning outside the traditional classroom. The curriculum complements and connects prior learning and the discipline-specific learning students select as part of their degree program.

The BMS curriculum intentionally develops both intellectual and practical skills that enable students to be successful in the 21st Century. 

A multidisciplinary approach to learning enhances our students’ abilities to:

  • Cope with uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Adapt to different contexts and environments in a complex, fast-changing world
  • Appreciate and understand multiple perspectives & viewpoints
  • Look across disciplinary boundaries to consider other viewpoints
  • Develop deeper evaluation skills
  • Draw on different frames of reference to identify solutions

Fast Track - Business Administration

The College of Business Administration MBA program has developed a FastTrack program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a BMS degree and an MBA degree in an accelerated time frame. With FastTrack, students may count up to nine graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing a BMS degree and desiring to pursue an MBA
  • Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.
  • Please note, BSAD 8110 will apply toward the completion of the BMS degree program requirements, but only as. a foundation course for the MBA.

Fast Track - Criminology and Criminal Justice

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.  With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing a BS in criminology and criminal justice or those pursuing a BMS with a concentration in criminology and criminal justice desiring to pursue either a MA or MS in criminology and criminal justice 
  • Students must have completed no less than 75 undergraduate credit hours
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
  • Students will work with their academic advisor to register for the graduate courses
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program but successful completion of the graduate courses will be a significant consideration in admission to the MA or MS in criminology and criminal justice program.
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

Fast Track - Cybersecurity

The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics (SI2) has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.  With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate credit hours towards the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program. Students will work with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to ensure graduate classes selected will count toward both programs, should a student wish to earn a graduate degree in a separate College of Information Science & Technology (CIST) area than their undergraduate degree.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following:
    • Students pursuing a CIST undergraduate degree desiring to pursue an MS in either the same or a related CIST field
    • Students pursuing a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies with a concentration in cybersecurity who wish to pursue the MS in cybersecurity.
  • Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours.
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course.
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good standing.
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is requiredAll applicants will need to meet any other admission requirements established for the MS in selected CIST program. The application fee will be waived if the applicant contacts the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code prior to submitting the MS application.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

Fast Track - Gerontology

The Department of Gerontology has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame. With Fast Track, students may count up to nine graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies desiring to pursue the MA in gerontology
  • Students must have completed no fewer than 60 undergraduate hours
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduate coursework to remain in good academic standing
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted to undergraduate status including financial aid
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree

Fast Track - IT Innovation

The School of Interdisciplinary Informatics (SI2) has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame. With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program. Students will work with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to ensure graduate classes selected will count toward both programs, should a student wish to earn a graduate degree in a separate College of Information Science & Technology (CIST) area than their undergraduate degree.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following:
    • Students pursuing a CIST undergraduate degree desiring to pursue an MS in either the same or a related CIST field
    • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies desiring to pursue the MS in ITIN.
  • Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours and with at least 24 undergraduate credits yet to complete.
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit it to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course.
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to remain in good standing.
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is requiredAll applicants will need to meet any other admission requirements established for the MS in selected CIST program. The application fee will be waived if the applicant contacts the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code prior to submitting the MS application.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

Fast Track - Management Information Systems

The Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame. With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program. Students will work with both undergraduate and graduate advisors to ensure graduate classes selected will count toward both programs, should a student wish to earn a graduate degree in a separate College of Information Science & Technology (CIST) area than their undergraduate degree.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following:
    • Students pursuing a CIST undergraduate degree desiring to pursue an MS in either the same or a related CIST field
    • Students pursuing a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies who wish to pursue the MS in MIS.
  • Students must have completed no less than 60 undergraduate hours and within at least 24 undergraduate credits yet to complete.
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form, obtain all signatures and submit it to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course.
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to remain in good standing.
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the graduate program is required. All applicants will need to meet any other admission requirements established for the MS in selected CIST program. The application fee will be waived if the applicant contacts the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code prior to submitting the MS application.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

Fast Track - Public Administration

The School of Public Administration has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame. With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following who wish to pursue a Master of Public Administration degree:
    • Students majoring in emergency management from the UNO School of Public Administration 
    • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Students should have senior status and must be within at least 30 undergraduate credits yet to complete their undergraduate degree. Exceptional students who do not meet this requirement may be considered.
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5.
  • Students must complete the Fast-Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
  • Students must consult with the MPA advisor prior to enrollment in one of the courses listed below.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required to remain in good standing.
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the MPA program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • For this program, if students maintain at least a grade of B+ in courses taken, they will be recommended for admission to the MPA program.
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

The following courses may be taken under the Fast-Track program:

  • PA 8050: Foundations of Public Service
  • PA 8090: Organizational Theory and Behavior
  • PA 8100: Advanced Management and Leadership for Public and Nonprofit Organizations (Note: This course may only be taken if both PA 8050 and PA 8090 are completed).

Fast Track - Urban Studies

The Master of Science in urban studies program has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame. With Fast Track, students may count up to 9 graduate hours toward the completion of their undergraduate program as well as the graduate degree program.

Program Specifics:

  • This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following who wish to pursue a MS in urban studies:
    • BS in emergency management
    • BS in black studies
    • Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies.
  • Students must be within at least 30 undergraduate credits yet to complete their undergraduate degree. Exceptional students who do not meet this requirement may be considered.
  • Students must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5.
  • .Students must complete the Fast Track Approval form and obtain all signatures and submit to the Office of Graduate Studies prior to first enrollment in a graduate course
  • Students will work with their undergraduate advisor to register for the graduate courses.
  • Students must consult with the urban studies advisor prior to enrollment in one of the courses listed below.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required to remain in good standing.
  • Students remain undergraduates until they meet all the requirements for the undergraduate degree and are eligible for all rights and privileges granted undergraduate status including financial aid.
  • Near the end of the undergraduate program, formal application to the MS in urban studies program is required. The application fee will be waived, the applicant will need to contact the Office of Graduate Studies for a fee waiver code.
    • Admission to Fast Track does NOT guarantee admission to the graduate program. 
    • For this program, if students maintain at least a grade of B+ in courses taken, they will be recommended for admission to the MS in urban studies.
    • The admit term must be after the completion term of the undergraduate degree.

The following courses may be taken under the Fast Track program

·        BLST 8886:Seminar on Black Leadership

·        UBNS 8000:Seminar in Urban Studies

·        UBNS 8060:Introduction to Urban Planning

·        UBNS 8020:Race, Ethnicity and American Urban Culture**

·        UBNS 8200:Community Organizing and Development**

                ·        PA 8010:The Public Economy (Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in UBNS 8000)

Student Learning Outcomes

The BMS curriculum is intentionally designed to observe, develop, and enrich program outcomes in our students. Throughout the program, students shape, articulate, and document their progress towards achievement of each Goal and Learning Outcome, independent of where, when, or how the learning was acquired.

All BMS students upon completion of the program will:

  • Understand the interconnectedness of real-world issues and assess their own ethical values and responsibility.
  • Demonstrate effective, context-appropriate communication.
  • Apply and connect knowledge from multiple sources to collaboratively explore complex, real-world issues.
  • Value and justify the importance of continuous development and lifelong learning and accurately appraise their capabilities and achievements.
  • Utilize creative and independent thinking to ask questions, construct knowledge, and express their distinctive voice. 

To learn more about the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Degree, visit or schedule a meeting with an academic advisor at one of our two Division of Continuing Studies locations:  

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Requirements

To obtain a BMS, students must fulfill the university, college, and program requirements, including:

  • A minimum of 120 credit hours is required, with at least 24 of the last 48 hours earned at UNO.

  • A minimum of 30 credit hours in upper level (3000- or 4000-level) coursework; at least 12 credit hours in the major must be earned at UNO.

  • Overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.00, calculated based on all courses in the University of Nebraska (NU) system.

  • Grades of of C- or better are required in the University General Education courses and in major coursework (MLTI Seminars and Blocks 1-3).

TOTAL HOURS (MINIMUM): 120

Multidisciplinary Studies Major Core

The Multidisciplinary Core consists of three (15-hour) blocks of credit and is designed to combine two or more areas of study, allowing students the opportunity to explore and connect varying perspectives and viewpoints. The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree can be constructed in the following ways:

Multidisciplinary Studies with Concentration
  • University General Education courses (40-46 hours)
  • MLTI 3000: Multidisciplinary Foundations Seminar (3 hours)
  • Blocks 1 & 2: Concentration (30 hours)
    • Concentrations can be content-focused (focus on an area of study) or cross-discipline (combine different areas of study)
    • Some Concentrations may require more than 30 hours
    • At least 12 hours must be Upper Division (3000- or 4000-level) completed at UNO
  • Block 3: (15 hours)
    • Comprised of a complementary or separate area of study than the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2)
  • MLTI 4000: Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar (3 hours)
  • Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours
  • At least 30 hours must be Upper Division
Multidisciplinary Studies without Concentration:
  • University General Education courses (40-46 hours)
  • MLTI 3000: Multidisciplinary Foundations Seminar (3 hours)
  • Block 1: 15 hours
    • At least 6 hours must be Upper Division (3000- to 4000-level coursework) completed at UNO
  • Block 2: 15 hours
    • At least 6 hours must be Upper Division (3000- to 4000-level coursework) completed at UNO
  • Block 3: 15 hours
  • MLTI 4000: Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar (3 hours)
  • Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours
  • At least 30 hours must be Upper Division
Pathway Concentration Option

The Pathway concentration is for students who wish to move to another degree program at UNO, but do not currently meet entry requirements for that program. Students work with UNO academic advisors to navigate the transition to their program of choice. Students may not earn a degree through the Pathway concentration, however, may ultimately choose to complete their degree through the BMS program by selecting a Multidisciplinary Studies program of study.

Degree Policies

Second Degree

Students seeking a second degree must complete a NEW 30 hours at UNO, regardless of how many previous hours they have earned, in order to meet requirements of the additional degree. Students are required to complete the requirements for the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2) and any required prerequisite coursework. A BGE/BGS/BMS graduate cannot earn a second BMS degree.

Double Area of Concentration

Students pursuing two Areas of Concentration may "double-count" courses to satisfy requirements for both concentrations. It is a students' responsibility to declare both concentrations. 

Simultaneous Degrees

Students may simultaneously pursue two different degrees from UNO. The Registrar’s Office requires students to complete a minimum of 150 hours for two degrees. Students do not have to receive both degrees at the same time - the Registrar’s office will confer the second degree when the requirements are met. Students may not earn two of the same degree nor two of the same concentration/major (e.g., BMS with History concentration and a BA in History, BMS with General Administration concentration and a BSBA).

Academic Amnesty

Academic amnesty gives students the opportunity to rebuild their University of Nebraska system cumulative grade point average (GPA). Students must have been out of the Nebraska system for at least one year to be eligible for academic amnesty and only ‘F’ and ‘D’ grades earned within the University of Nebraska system (UNO, UNL, UNK, UNMC) prior to the year out will be included in the amnesty. All UNO colleges will accept the results of the DCS amnesty. Consult a DCS academic advisor to learn more.

Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) Grades

DCS students may elect to receive a grade of Credit (CR) or No Credit (NC) in lieu of a letter grade. A student earns a CR with a C- grade or higher. Please see University policy regarding eligibility. In the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies a maximum of 24 hours may be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis, of which six hours maximum is allowed in the Multidisciplinary Core (Block 1, 2, 3). 

Credit for Prior Learning

The DCS office determines how Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credits are applied toward graduation requirements in accordance with the policies of the institution, college, and program. Duplicate credit for the same learning is not awarded. For example, students who may have previously taken and passed an English Composition I course at two prior institutions will only get credit for the most recent course taken and passed.

Learning experiences vary, and as such, academic credit for prior learning is highly individualized and must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Many adult and contemporary learners apply some method of CPL towards their BMS degree. Our professional academic advisors work closely with you to determine how the credits may apply to your program of study and your future goals.

All modalities outlined are currently available only to degree-seeking students enrolled in the BMS program. Students enrolled in UNO programs outside of DCS should adhere to the policies established by the respective program and college. Due to the nature of our student population, the BMS program provides the broadest and most flexible CPL policy at UNO. As such, students who change to a non-BMS program at UNO may find that CPL credits do not apply to their new program in the same manner. Students are encouraged to work closely with a DCS academic advisor to determine if CPL is an option.

Students may apply a maximum of 64 credit hours from two-year institutions and a maximum of 65 credit hours from evaluated non-college programs and standardized exams towards their BMS degree. The Division of Continuing Studies does not offer portfolio evaluation of students’ life experiences.

Standards for Assessing Learning

Since 1974 the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) has worked with colleges and universities in both the public and private sectors to support the learning goals of adults. CAEL has created standards for assessing CPL. The Division of Continuing Studies has adopted CAEL’s ten standards for assessing learning: https://www.cael.org/ten-standards-for-assessing-learning

  1. Credit or competencies are awarded only for evidence of learning, not for experience or time spent.
  2. Assessment is integral to learning because it leads to and enables future learning.
  3. Assessment is based on criteria for outcomes that are clearly articulated and shared among constituencies.
  4. The determination of credit awards and competence levels are made by appropriate subject matter and credentialing experts.
  5. Assessment advances the broader purpose of equity and access for diverse individuals and groups.
  6. Institutions proactively provide guidance and support for learners’ full engagement in the assessment process.
  7. Assessment policies and procedures are the result of inclusive deliberation and are shared with all constituencies.
  8. Fees charged for assessment are based on the services performed in the process rather than the credit awarded.
  9. All practitioners involved in the assessment process pursue and receive adequate training and continuing professional development for the functions they perform.
  10. Assessment programs are regularly monitored, evaluated and revised to respond to institutional and learner needs.

Transfer Credits from Postsecondary Institutions (Colleges and Universities)

In order to determine if coursework taken at a postsecondary institution other than UNO is eligible for transfer and how it applies to BMS curriculum, DCS relies on the recommendations of the Joint Statement on the Transfer and Award of Credit (AACRAO, CHEA, & ACE, 2021). The three considerations that determine the transferability of credit includes:

  1. The educational quality of the institution;
  2. The comparability of nature, content, and level of the course that is to be transferred to UNO and applied to the BMS program;
  3. The appropriateness and applicability of the credit in relation to BMS plan of study.

Institutional Accreditation

Accreditation serves as the basic indicator that an institution meets certain minimum standards in order to give students and policymakers confidence in the effectiveness of academic quality. As such, DCS recognizes the value of accreditation and has outlined a process for identifying postsecondary credit that may transfer to the BMS program.

Regionally Accredited Institutions

Coursework of comparable content and scope to the UNO and BMS curriculum will generally be transferred if it was completed at colleges and universities accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C- or better. The six regional accrediting agencies that operate in the U.S. are:

  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education

  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Nationally Accredited Institutions

DCS recognizes that institutions may offer programs that are recognized by programmatic or specialized accrediting agencies. Students who have successfully completed coursework at colleges and universities that do not hold regional accreditation may request evaluation of credit for applicability of transfer. As a general rule, DCS requires that the institution and/or program be recognized by an accrediting body that is recognized by both CHEA and USDE during the time period of attendance.

Non-U.S. Tertiary Institutions

UNO takes great pride in the diversity of our student population and welcomes students who have completed postsecondary coursework outside of the U.S. higher education system. Due to the diversity of languages, curriculum, structure and grading schema of non-U.S. colleges and universities, UNO requires a certified translation to accompany transcripts not issued in English by World Education Services, www.wes.org, or Educational Credential Evaluators, www.ece.org. The translation should be literal and not interpretive. In many cases, international credits will be converted to the U.S. semester system. A DCS academic advisor can provide a list of organizations that provide transcript translation services.

Coursework Not Accepted for Transfer Credit

The following coursework will not be accepted for transfer credit and will not count toward a degree at UNO:

  • Courses in which the grade earned is below a C- on 4.0 grading scale (except from the NU system).

  • Courses identified by UNO as remedial, such as remedial English, Mathematics and developmental reading.

  • Portfolio-based experiential credits awarded by another institution.

Standardized Exams

Standardized examinations are available in disciplines from physics to studio art, from computer science to foreign language. Typically, DCS awards credit for introductory-level courses; although, some students use examinations to demonstrate advanced knowledge.

Eligible Exams

Credit may be earned by successfully completing eligible examinations:

Note: AP and IB examinations are normally completed as part of a high school curriculum.

Course and Credit Equivalencies

Course and credit equivalencies for AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST examinations are regularly evaluated and updated. Be advised that examinations accepted for credit, the minimum score required and hours/courses awarded are subject to change by UNO and DCS at any time without notice. A maximum of 30 hours of exam credit can be applied to the BMS degree.

Course and credit equivalencies for AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST are posted on the UNO website. Courses not listed on the articulation guide may be eligible for transfer and fulfillment of general elective requirements in the BMS degree program.

Evaluated Non-College Programs

Adult and contemporary learners can demonstrate college-level knowledge and competencies gained from courses, examinations and certifications offered by employers, federal agencies, professional associations, apprenticeship programs, online education providers and other organizations. Courses and training are rigorously reviewed by a team of faculty experts who make recommendations for course-level and credit-hour equivalencies.

Eligible Credit Recommendations

Credit may be awarded for learning assessed by the following organizations:

  • American Council on Education (ACE)
    ACE’s College Credit Recommendation Service (CREDIT) has reviewed over 35,000 courses, exams, and learning experiences for academic credits since it was founded in 1974. For more information, visit http://www.acenet.edu/nationalguide.

  • National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)
    Formerly known as National PONSI, the NCCRS has been evaluating training and education programs for college credit equivalencies since 1973. For more information, visit http://www.nationalccrs.org/course-credit-directory.

  • DCS Faculty Academic Policy Committee (FAPC)
    The FAPC provides academic guidance and oversight for the BMS program. In conjunction with UNO faculty, the committee is responsible for reviewing and approving select nontraditional college credit recommendations that may be applied to the BMS program. The committee does not evaluate individual credit requests on an ad hoc basis.

Military Training and Experience

DCS is dedicated to bridging military service with undergraduate curriculum. As part of this commitment, we award academic credit for military training and learning experiences from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. As with all methods of CPL, credit awards are at the full discretion of the DCS Office.

  • Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy
    In 2013, the Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy transitioned to the Joint-Services Transcript (JST) for active-duty, reserve and veteran members. JST replaced the following systems: AARTS (Army), SMART (Navy and Marines), CGI (Coast Guard) and Form DD-295 (all branches). JST CPL credits are posted as other institutional credits, rather than transfer credits. For instructions on how to order a JST, visit https://jst.doded.mil/faq.html.

  • Air Force
    Air Force training is certified by the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). CCAF is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools through Air University, therefore, CCAF courses are considered transfer credits at UNO. For instructions on how to order CCAF transcripts, visit https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Barnes/CCAF/Display/Article/803247/community-college-of-the-air-force-transcripts/.

  • Defense Language Institute (DLI)
    Operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), DLI provides linguistic and cultural instruction to members of the DoD and federal agencies. DLI courses are considered transfer credits at UNO as it is regionally-accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. For instructions on how to order an official transcript, visit www.dliflc.edu.

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Degree Concentrations

The curriculum of each BMS Concentration is determined by the faculty of the respective academic department(s). Concentration curricular revisions are made in partnership with academic departments.

Applied Aging Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

GERO 2000INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY3
GERO 4460PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING3
GERO 3000COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS3
or GERO 4670 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
Additional 21 hours from the Department of Gerontology (GERO). Up to 9 hours in coursework outside of the Gerontology Department may count towards degree requirements with approval. More than 9 hours outside of GERO coursework may count if selecting a focus area that utilizes a minor (see below).21

Focus areas are available by pairing minors or specific sets of courses with the required Gerontology (GERO) coursework. Possible focus areas include Elder Protection (GERO + Victimology and Victim Services minor), Health Promotion & Prevention (GERO + Public Health Minor), Marketing to Seniors (GERO + Sales Minor or Marketing Minor for Non-Business Majors), Motivational Wellness (GERO + Wellness & Activity-Focused Coursework), Patient Advocacy (GERO + Advocate-Focused Coursework), Aging Administration (GERO + Long-Term Care Administration Coursework) among others depending on personal or professional goals. Please consult with an academic advisor to discuss options.

A Certificate in Gerontology may be completed as part of Gerontology Concentration coursework. The Gerontology Certificate requires a total of 18 hours (15 hours in GERO coursework based on career objectives and interest areas and 3 hours of GERO 4940 Practicum). Please consult with an academic advisor when planning coursework.

Applied Leadership

Requirements: (30 hours)

For the Applied Leadership Area of Concentration, students will complete 15 semester hours towards a 5-C's of Leadership Block and 15 semester hours towards an Applied Workplace Toolbox Block. Courses may only be counted once towards the Applied Leadership concentration requirements (courses may not double-count). 

Select one course from each of the Five C's of Leadership Competencies 15
CONTENT
MANAGING IN A DIGITAL WORLD
MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP
APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
CHARACTER
BUSINESS ETHICS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICS
ETHICS IN BUSINESS
CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
ETHICS IN BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS
PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
ADVANCED CONFLICT MEDIATION
TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION
MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
CONNECTION
MANAGING BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT
MANAGING CHANGE AND INNOVATION
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
ORGANIZATIONAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
CONTEXT
BLACK LEADERSHIP IN AMERICA
GLOBALIZATION OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
THE PRESIDENCY
PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY
APPLIED FORMAL ORGANIZATIONS
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES
PERSPECTIVES ON LEADERSHIP
Select one course from five of the seven Workplace Toolbox Skills/Competencies 15
ANNALYTICAL REASONING
DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION
ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS
ORGANIZATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
QUANTITATIVE LITERACY
PUBLIC BUDGETING
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING
Research Methods Course
Statistical Analysis Course
APPLIED COMMUNICATION
WRITING FOR THE WORKPLACE
TECHNICAL WRITING ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Oral/Written Communication Based on Content
GLOBAL/INTERCULTURAL FLUENCY
COMMUNICATING RACE, ETHNICITY & IDENTITY
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION-US
GLOBALIZATION OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN THE GLOBAL WORKPLACE
CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY
RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS IN THE U.S.
RACE, CLASS AND GENDER IN THE UNITED STATES
GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
US/Global Diversity Based on Content
INNOVATION & CREATIVE THINKING
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS
ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS
ACTIVATING INNOVATION IN SOCIETY
INTRODUCTION TO IT INNOVATION
SALES & SERVICE ORIENTATION
PROFESSIONAL SELLING
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION
COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, & FACILITATION
INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CAREER MANAGEMENT
MID-LIFE, CAREER CHANGE, PRERETIREMENT PLANNING
STRATEGYU: IDENTIFYING AND LEVERAGING YOUR DISTINCTIVE PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES
PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY

Aviation Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

AVN 1000INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION AND AEROSPACE3
AVN 1040HISTORY OF AVIATION AND AEROSPACE3
AVN 1160AVIATION SAFETY3
Additional 21 hours from the Aviation Institute (AVN)21

Behavioral Health

Requirements: (30 hours)

SOWK 1000SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL WELFARE3
SOWK 1500SOCIAL WORK AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT3
PHHB 2070SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MISUSE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT3
PSYC 2500LIFESPAN PSYCHOLOGY3
PSYC 4440ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY3
Additional 15 hours of coursework to be selected from 2 of the 4 areas listed below:15
Human Development
Clinical
Health
Measurement

Biology

Requirements: (30 hours)

BIOL 1450BIOLOGY I5
BIOL 1750BIOLOGY II5
Additional 20 hours from the Department of Biology (BIOL) or related coursework with approval. 20

Communication Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

CMST 2010INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION3
or CMST 2410 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
Select one from the following:3
SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS
CONTEMPORARY PRESENTATIONS
INTERVIEWING
Additional 24 hours from Communication Studies (CMST). Up to 9 hours in coursework from Journalism and Media Communication (JMC) or other relevant content areas may count toward degree requirements with approval. 24

Computer Science

Requirements: (30 hours)

CIST 1400INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I3
CSCI 1620INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II3
CSCI 2030MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE3
or MATH 2030 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
CSCI 3320DATA STRUCTURES3
CSCI 4830INTRODUCTION SOFTWARE ENGINEERING3
MATH 1930CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES3
or MATH 1950 CALCULUS I
An Additional 12 hours of coursework from the Department of Computer Science (CSCI), 6 of the 12 hours must be upper division (3000-4000 level) coursework.12

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRCJ). Up to 9 hours in related coursework outside of the School or Criminology and Criminal Justice may count towards degree requirements with approval. 

Cross Sector Leadership

Requirements: (30 hours)

MGMT 3800CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP3
or PA 3800 CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
MGMT 1500INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS3
ACCT 2000ACCOUNTING BASICS FOR NON-BUSINESS MAJORS3
PA 2000LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION3
PA 2170INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION3
PA 3200PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION3
PA 3700FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR NONPROFITS3
PA 4960CROSS-SECTOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP CAPSTONE3
Select two from the following:6
ENTREPRENEURIAL FOUNDATIONS
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
STRATEGIC PLANNING

Cybersecurity

Requirements: (30 hours)

CIST 1400INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I3
CIST 3110INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICS3
CSCI 1620INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II3
CSCI 2240INTRODUCTION TO C PROGRAMMING3
or CYBR 2250 LOW-LEVEL PROGRAMMING
CYBR 2600SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION3
CYBR 3600INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND AWARENESS3
CYBR 4360FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY3
CIST 4540COMPUTER SECURITY MANAGEMENT3
ISQA 3400INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE3
or CSCI 3550 COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
An additional 3 hours from any IS&T department (CIST, CYBR, ISQA, CSCI).3

Emergency Management

Requirements: (30 hours)

EMGT 1000INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT3
EMGT 2020EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND COMMUNICATION3
EMGT 2050POLITICAL AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES3
PA 2170INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION3
PA/CRCJ/SOWK 3000APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR3
EMGT 3040PREPAREDNESS/PLANNING AND RISK MITIGATION3
EMGT 3080AGENCY COLLABORATION DURING DISASTERS 3
EMGT 4060DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY3
An additional 6 hours from Emergency Management (EMGT) or other department with approval. 6

English

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours from the Department of English (ENGL). Up to 9 hours in related coursework outside of the English Department may count toward degree requirements with approval. 

Note: ENGL 1150 &  ENGL 1160 English Composition I & II (or equivalents) will count toward University General Education requirements and not toward the 30 hours in ENGL coursework. 

Strongly recommended courses:
ENGL 2410 or ENGL 2420
ENGL 3050
ENGL 3980 or ENGL 4830

Environmental Sciences

Requirements: (30 hours)

ENVN 2010ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS2
BIOL 1330ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY3
CHEM 1010
CHEM 1014
CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
and CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY LABORATORY
4
GEOL 1010ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY3
GEOG 1030OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY4
or GEOG 1050 HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT GEOGRAPHY
Additional 14 hours of coursework from Environmental Studies (ENVN) or coursework from any of the Environmental Sciences concentrations.14

Courses for the Environmental Sciences concentrations can be found through the College of Arts & Science Environmental Science academic catalog pages

Fine Arts

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 credit hours from Fine Arts content areas: Art and Art History (ART), Creative Writing (WRWS), Music (MUS), Theatre (THEA).

General Administration

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours of Accounting (ACCT), Economics (ECON), Entrepreneurship (ENTR), Finance and Baking (FNBK), Business Administration (BSAD), Law and Society (LAWS), Management (MGMT), Marketing (MKT), Real Estate (RELU), Supply Chain Management (SCMT) and Public Administration (PA).

An optional allied field of up to 9 hours may be taken in Political Science.

NOTE: Due to the UNO College of Business' AACSB accreditation, students in the Division of Continuing Studies are permitted to use only 30 hours of UNO business credit towards their Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree. Students need to plan their 30 hours of UNO business courses carefully to make the best use of these hours. Exceptions are granted on a case-by-case basis, please check with your academic advisor. 

General Science

Requirements: (49-50 hours)

CHEM 1180
CHEM 1184
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
4
CHEM 1190
CHEM 1194
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
4
Select one of the following:5
GENERAL PHYSICS I
and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I
GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL
and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I
Select one of the following:5
GENERAL PHYSICS II
and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II
GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL
and GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II
Select one of the following:5-6
CALCULUS I
CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
CALCULUS FOR THE MANAGERIAL, LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
and INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
BIOL 1450BIOLOGY I5
BIOL 1750BIOLOGY II5
GEOL 1170INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY4
Additional 12 hours of electives at the 2000 level or higher in at least two of the following disciplines: Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), Physics (PHYS), Geology (GEOL), Geography (GEOG). Geography courses must be from a physical science perspective.12

Geography

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours from the Department of Geography (GEOG). Students should take one course from the following Geography Diversity Groups: Physical Geography, Human Geography, and Global Perspectives. 

Physical Geography3
OUR DYNAMIC PLANET: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
NEBRASKA NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGMENT
METEOROLOGY
and INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY LABORATORY
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOARCHAEOLOGY
BIOGEOGRAPHY
PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY
CLIMATOLOGY
SOIL GENESIS, MORPHOLOGY AND CLASSIFICATION
WATER RESOURCES
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
Human Geography3
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
URBAN GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY, GENDER AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
ADVANCED CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REGULATIONS
Global & North American Perspectives3
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
TRAVEL STUDY IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
GEOGRAPHY IN FILM
GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA
EAST & SOUTHEAST ASIA
GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE
GEOGRAPHY OF RUSSIA AND ITS NEIGHBORS
UNITED STATES & CANADA
GREAT PLAINS & NEBRASKA
HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
Additional 21 hours from Geography (GEOG)21

Healthcare Administration

Requirements: (30 hours)

Select one course from each of the competencies.
Leadership3
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
MANAGING BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
MANAGING CHANGE AND INNOVATION
Communication and Relationship Management3
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP AND POWER AND ORGANIZATIONS
ADVANCED CONFLICT MEDIATION
MANAGING COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGERIAL NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
Professional and Social Responsibility3
BUSINESS ETHICS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICS
INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
HUMAN VALUES IN MEDICINE
Health and the Healthcare Environment3
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Business3
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION
MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Additional 15 hours in healthcare administration and leadership related coursework. May use courses from above not applied to the competency area. 15

History

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours from the Department of History (HIST). Up to 9 hours in related coursework outside of the History Department may count toward degree requirements with approval. 

Industrial Distribution & Logistics

Required Courses
MKT 3200BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS3
MGMT 3490MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS3
SCMT 3410INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT3
SCMT 4350GLOBAL SOURCING AND INNOVATION3
SCMT 4380INDUSTRIAL PURCHASING AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT3
Elective Courses15
An additional 15 hours of coursework in Supply Chain Management (SCMT) or related coursework with approval.

Information Technology

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours of coursework from the academic units in the College of Information Science & Technology (BIOI, CIST, CSCI, CYBR, ISQA, ITIN). Must include at least 12 hours of upper-level coursework (3000- to 4000-level) completed at UNO.
Related coursework and alternative credit may count towards degree requirements with approval.

Note: Undergraduate Certificates in Data Management, IT Administration, or Systems Development may be completed as part of the Information Technology concentration.

Please consult with an academic advisor when planning courses.

Library Science

Requirements: (30 hours)

TED 2160INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SERVICES3
TED 2360CHILDREN'S LITERATURE3
TED 2500DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP3
TED 3760ADULT SERVICES, PROGRAMMING, AND OUTREACH IN LIBRARIES3
TED 4590TEACHING AND LEARNING IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS3
TED 4660YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE3
TED 4710RESEARCH AND INQUIRY3
TED 4740ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION3
TED 4800LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES3
TED 4570LIBRARY SCIENCE CAPSTONE3

Management Information Systems

Requirements: (30 hours)

CIST 1300INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT3
CIST 1400INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I3
CIST 2100ORGANIZATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY3
ISQA 3310MANAGING THE DATABASE ENVIRONMENT3
ISQA 3400INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE3
ISQA 3900WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT3
ISQA 3910INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT3
ISQA 4110INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS3
ISQA 4120SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION3
An additional 3 hours of coursework from any IS&T Department (CIST, CYBR, ISQA, CSCI).3

Media Communication

Requirements: (30 hours)

JMC 1500INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION3
JMC 2200MEDIA PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES3
Additional 24 hours from Journalism and Media Communication (JMC). Up to 9 hours in coursework from Communication Studies (CMST) or other relevant content areas may count toward degree requirements with approval. 24

Native American Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

NAMS 1100INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES3
Additional 27 hours of coursework from Native American Studies (NAMS) or the following courses (based on topic):27
Anthropology
PEOPLES AND CULTURES OF NATIVE NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY
ETHNOMEDICINES OF THE AMERICAS
TOPICS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
SEMINAR IN ANTHROPOLOGY
English
TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
SURVEY OF NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE: MAJOR FIGURES
TOPICS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Additional Options
AGING AND DIVERSITY
HISTORY OF NATIVE AMERICAN INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
TOPICS IN HISTORY
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY
NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS
SHAMANISM
AGING AND DIVERSITY

Nonprofit Administration

Requirements: (30 hours)

PA 2170INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION3
PA 3500NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MANAGEMENT3
PA 3600PERSONNEL AND VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT IN NONPROFITS3
PA 3700FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR NONPROFITS3
PA 4100MARKETING IN PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT AND AVIATION ORGANIZATIONS3
PA 4500NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING3
Select four courses from the following list:12
LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION
APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR
PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
SEMINAR IN PUBLIC POLICY
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
INTERNSHIP
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES

Organizational Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

Business9
MANAGING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TOTAL REWARDS
Communication Studies9
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP
SPEECH COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS AND THE PROFESSIONS
INTERVIEWING
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Psychology6
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY
Organizational Studies Electives6
An additional 6 hours of coursework related to organizational studies or other relevant content areas with approval.

Philosophy

Requirements: (30 hours)

Critical Reasoning
PHIL 1210CRITICAL REASONING3
or PHIL 2010 SYMBOLIC LOGIC
Ethics
PHIL 1020CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS3
or PHIL 2030 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS
or PHIL 2300 HUMAN VALUES IN MEDICINE
24 hours from the Department of Philosophy (PHIL)24
Total Credits30

Must include PHIL 3000 and 9 hours of upper level from UNO

Political Science

Requirements: (30 hours)

PSCI 1100INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT3
PSCI 2000INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING3
PSCI 2210INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3
PSCI 2310INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT3
PSCI 2500INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS3
PSCI 4950SENIOR ASSESSMENT IN POLITICAL SCIENCE0
Additional 15 hours from the Department of Political Science (PSCI). Up to 9 hours outside of the Political Science Department may count toward degree requirement with approval. 15

Psychology

Requirements: (30 hours)

PSYC 1010INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I3
9 hours, select one course from each of the three areas below.
Applied Psychology3
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
LEARNING
PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EDUCATIONAL TESTING
POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
PERSONNEL PSYCHOLOGY
CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN ORGANIZATIONS
Social/Personality/Developmental Psychology3
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PERSONALITY THEORIES
PSYCHOLOGY OF ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
Mental Health3
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PERSONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING
PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, & WELL-BEING
LAW & PSYCHOLOGY: ETHICS, RESEARCH & SERVICE
Additional 18 hours to be selected from the Department of Psychology (PSYC) 18

Public Policy Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

Required courses:21
INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND DATA PROCESSING IN PUBLIC SECTOR
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION
PUBLIC BUDGETING
THE PRESIDENCY
CONGRESS AND THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
SEMINAR IN PUBLIC POLICY
Select one specialization:9
Commerce
BUSINESS ETHICS
EMPLOYMENT LAW
INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
POLITICAL AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS IN EMERGENCY SERVICES
AGENCY COLLABORATION DURING DISASTERS
ECONOMIC THEORY: MACRO
PUBLIC FINANCE
Gerontology
LEGAL ASPECTS OF AGING
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
BABY BOOMERS AND THE 21ST CENTURY
MID-LIFE, CAREER CHANGE, PRERETIREMENT PLANNING
Urban and Regional Planning
URBAN GEOGRAPHY
URBAN POLITICS
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES
Criminal Justice
SURVEY OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL LAW
CRIMINOLOGY
RACE, ETHNICITY, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ETHICS
Health Care
FOUNDATIONS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
HEALTH CONCEPTS OF SEXUAL DEVELOPMENT
EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION OF DISEASE
COMMUNITY HEALTH
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
Telecommunication & Information Technology
ORGANIZATIONS, APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ETHICS
INFORMATION SECURITY POLICY AND AWARENESS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE

Sociology

Requirements: (30 hours)

30 hours in Sociology (SOC). Up to 9 hours in Anthropology (ANTH) or related coursework outside of the Sociology & Anthropology Department may count toward degree requirements with approval. 

Sustainability

Requirements: (30 hours)

SUST 1000INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY3
Environmental Science/Natural Resource Course3
Economics/Public Policy Course3
Social/Ethical Course3
Additional 18 hours of coursework from Sustainability (SUST) or related coursework with approval. 18

Urban Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

UBNS 1010INTRODUCTION TO URBAN STUDIES3
An additional 27 hours from various disciplines relevant to historical and contemporary issues related to urbanism and urban society. 27

Women’s and Gender Studies

Requirements: (30 hours)

WGST 2010INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE3
WGST 2020INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES: HUMANITIES3
Additional 24 hours (15 of which must be upper level) to be selected from approved Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) courses.24