Journalism and Media Communication, Bachelor of Science
Journalism and Media Communication, 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 satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Minimum of “C“ required | ||
| Core Courses | 18 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION (** ^) | ||
| MEDIA WRITING (^) | ||
| MEDIA PRODUCTION PRINCIPLES (^) | ||
| MEDIA THEORY (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (^) | ||
| INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE (^ 3 credits required but students can split the credits up over semesters; no retroactive credit permitted) | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following | 6 | |
| CULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN CINEMA | ||
| VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (^) | ||
| MEDIA & CULTURE | ||
| MEDIA HISTORY (^) | ||
| SOCIAL MEDIA MEASUREMENT AND MANAGEMENT (^) | ||
| MEDIA RELATIONS | ||
| RISK AND CRISIS COMMUNICATION | ||
| MEDIA & POLITICS | ||
| FILM THEORY AND CRITICISM (^) | ||
| MEDIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP (^) | ||
| MEDIA ETHICS (^) | ||
| COMMUNICATION LAW AND POLICY (^) | ||
| GLOBAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION (^) | ||
| Select a Concentration | 33 | |
Emerging Media Concentration | ||
Public Relations and Advertising Concentration | ||
| Bachelor of Science in Communication - Minimum Hours required minor | 15 | |
A minor is required, credit hours depend on the department requirements of the minor - Grade/GPA requirement determined by department | ||
| or | ||
2nd field of study which requires 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 | ||