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Degree Options that Fit Your Life

Finding the best degree option for you is an important decision. Whether you'd like your degree to focus on one area of concentration, or diversify your focus in three different subjects without a concentration, we're here to help you decide and plan!

With Concentration

Total Degree 120 hours - minimum
University General Education Curriculum 40-46 hours
MLTI 3000 Multidisciplinary Foundations Seminar 3 hours
Block 1 & 2: Area of Concentration 30 hours*
Block 3** 15 hours
MLTI 4000 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar 3 hours
Electives*** 23-29 hours

*Some concentrations require more than 30 hours.

**Block 3 comprised of a complementary or separate area of study than the Concentration (Blocks 1 & 2)

***Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours

Without Concentration

Total Degree 120 hours - minimum
University General Education Curriculum 40-46 hours
MLTI 3000 Multidisciplinary Foundations Seminar 3 hours
Block 1* 15 hours
Block 2* 15 hours
Block 3 15 hours
MLTI 4000 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar 3 hours
Electives** 23-29 hours

*A minimum of 6 hours of upper-level coursework in both Blocks 1 & 2 must be completed at UNO.

**Elective hours as needed to reach 120 total credit hours

All BMS students must meet the following requirements:

  • A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for degrees, with at least 24 of the last 48 hours earned at UNO
  • A minimum of 30 hours in upper level (3000 or 4000 level) coursework; at least 12 credit hours in the major must be earned at UNO
  • Overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00, calculated based on all courses taken in the University of Nebraska (NU) system
  • Grade of C- in all coursework applied towards the University General Education curriculum and in major coursework
For more detailed information, refer to the UNO undergraduate catalog or call 402.554.2370 to schedule an academic advising appointment.
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