Communication Studies
With an area of concentration in Communication Studies you will study public speaking and communication, both verbal and nonverbal, in a variety of settings. Communication Studies is a broad, diverse field of study with practical applications.
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| CMST 2010 Interpersonal Communication OR CMST 2410 Small Group Communication and Leadership | 3 hours |
| CMST 4510 Persuasion and Social Influence | 3 hours |
| 3 hours to be selected from the following: | 3 hours |
| CMST 3130 Speech Communication in Business and Professions | |
| CMST 3140 Advanced Public Speaking | |
| CMST 3520 Interviewing | |
| CMST 3150 Intercollegiate Forensic Activities | |
| Additional 21 hours from Communications Studies (CMST) | 21 hours |
| Block 3 | 15 hours |
| Comprised of a complementary or separate area of study than the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2) | |
| Electives | 35 hours |
| Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours | |
| University General Education | 40 hours |
| Learn more about general education requirements | |
| TOTAL DEGREE | 120 hours |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
Additional information:
- An optional allied field of up to 9 hours may be taken from Journalism and Media Communication (JMC).
- CMST 1110 cannot be used in this concentration. No course from a two-year institution which is also offered as an upper level course at UNO can be used in the area of concentration.
- The School of Communication requires a 2.25 or higher grade point average in all courses numbered 3000 or higher.
- Students interested in graduate studies should contact the graduate chair in the School of Communication to make sure necessary classes are taken to enter graduate programs.
| Students with an area of concentration in Communication Studies may find careers in: |
| • Business |
| • Advertising |
| • Government |
| • Media |
| • Training/Development |
| • Public Relations |
| • Human Resources |
| • Education |
| • Marketing |
| • Social Services |