Speech Communication

The Division of Continuing Studies offers the Bachelor of General Studies degree with an area of concentration in Speech Communication.

Required:

30 hours from the department of speech (SPCH)

SPCH 2010 or 2410
No less than 9 hours upper division from UNO
SPCH 1110 cannot be used in this concentration

Optional:

An allied field of 1-9 hours from ONE of the following areas may be used as part of the 30 hours in the area of concentration:

Journalism (JOUR)
Broadcasting (BRCT)

Additional information:

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

No course from a two-year institution which is also offered as an upper division course at UNO can be used in the area of concentration.

Career Information:
An area of concentration in speech communication provides a study in public speaking and communication, both verbal and nonverbal, in a variety of settings. Speech communication can prepare students for careers in business, public relations, advertising, human resources, government, education, media, marketing, training/development, and social services. Speech communication can also prepare students for law school and other advanced/professional degrees.

For more career information, check out UNO Career Center.

Revised 08/07