Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science
Communication Studies, Bachelor of Science in Communication Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 34 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Skills | 15 | |
Writing – 6 hrs. | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | ||
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 | |
Data Literacy – 3 hrs. | ||
Select one from the following: | ||
| 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 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 satify 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 AND LEADERSHIP | ||
| 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 (^) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION & POWER (** ^) | ||
| GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (**) | ||
| INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (**) | ||
| COMMUNICATING RACE, ETHNICITY & IDENTITY (** ^) | ||
| Select 9 credits CMST courses (only 3 credits can be 1000/2000 lower division) | 9 | |
| Bachleor of Science in Communication - 15 Minimum Hours Required Minor | 15 | |
A minor is required, credit hours depend on department requirements of the minor - Grade/GPA requirement determined by department | ||
| or | ||
2nd field of study which required 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 Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Quantitative Literacy Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 2100 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION THEORY | 3 |
| ENGL 1160 | COLLEGE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION LITERACY | 3 |
| Social Science Gen Ed | 3 | |
| CMST 2300 | INTERGROUP DIALOGUE | 3 |
| Data Literacy Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST Area 1 Lower Level Elective | 3 | |
| CMST 3340 | RHETORICAL CRITICISM | 3 |
| Arts Course | 3 | |
| Cultural Knowledge Course | 3 | |
| National/Physical Science Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 3350 | COMMUNICATION RESEARCH | 3 |
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Course 2 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 3000/4000 Level Course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor Class 1 | 3 | |
| Civic Knowledge and Engagement Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 3000/4000 Level Course 2 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 Level Course 1 | 3 | |
| CMST Elective Any Level Course 1 | 3 | |
| Minor Class 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST Area 1 3000/4000 Level Course 4 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 2 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 Level Course 2 | 3 | |
| CMST Elective 3000/4000 Course 2 | 3 | |
| Minor Class 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CMST Area 3 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| CMST Elective 3000/4000 Level Course 3 | 3 | |
| Minor Class 4 | 3 | |
| General Elective Course or Minor | 3 | |
| General Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CMST 4940 | COMMUNICATION STUDIES CAPSTONE SEMINAR | 3 |
| Minor Class 5 | 3 | |
| General Elective Course | 4 | |
| General Elective Course | 4 | |
| 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