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Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies Comprehensive University Of Nebraska Kearney
Introduction
With a Communication Studies degree, you will develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively in personal and professional relationships. The ability to clearly communicate ideas and foster collaboration are critical in all areas of life, and excellent communicators are highly sought-after by organizations large and small.
At UNK, passionate professors dive deep into core concepts such as how to nurture two-way conversations, cope with conflict, produce and share information and make clear and persuasive presentations of ideas or concerns. Interactive classroom spaces and experiential learning opportunities are essential parts of the communication program.
After completing the program requirements, you'll have a clear understanding of issues facing organizations today and gain the critical thinking skills necessary to craft effective messages from a variety of perspectives and tailor them for different audiences.
Curriculum
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Communication Studies Comprehensive degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Semester 1 (15 credits)
- SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Speech Comm
- ENGL 101 Intro to Academic Writing
- LOPER 1 First-year Seminar
- LOPER 9 Civic Competency and Engagement
- LOPER 5 Visual or Performing Arts
Semester 2 (15 credits)
- ENGL 102 Academic Writing
- LOPER 4 Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning
- LOPER 10 Respect for Human Diversity
- SPCH 202 Communication Concepts in Society
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 3 (15 credits)
- LOPER 8 Natural Science
- LOPER 6 Humanities
- SPCH 270, SPCH 332, or SPCH 360
- SPCH 370 Small Group Communication
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 4 (15 credits)
- LOPER 7 Social Science
- SPCH 252 Communication Inquiry
- SPCH 301 Introduction to Organizational Communication
- Support Track Course
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 5 (15 credits)
- SPCH 450 Language and Social Change
- Support Track Course
- Area of Application
- Area of Application
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 6 (15 credits)
- SPCH 456 Rhetorical Theory
- Area of Application
- Support Track Course
- Comm Elective
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 7 (15 credits)
- SPCH 499 Communication Theory
- Area of Application
- Support Track Course
- Comm Elective
- Unrestricted Elective
Semester 8 (15 credits)
- SPCH 459 Organizational and Relational Communication Senior Practicum
- Comm Elective
- Unrestricted Elective
- Unrestricted Elective
- Unrestricted Elective
Career Opportunities
Careers
- Human Resources Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- Sales Representative
- Recruiter
- Event Planner
- Campaign Director
- Personnel Manager
- Career/Life Coach
Employers
- Platte River Radio
- Human Resources, Kearney Regional
- University Of Kansas
- Lincoln Children's Museum
- Gix Logistics
Student Testimonials
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English Language Requirements
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