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About the Communication Studies Comprehensive Degree Program

On Campus Online

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.

Accelerated Public Communication M.A. Program

Earn your Public Communication M.A alongside your Bachelor's, completing the program in just 5 years with the Accelerated 4+1 program. Learn more about accelerated programs at UNK.

University of Nebraska (UNK) Online

Online Communication Studies Comprehensive Degree Program

As an online Communication Studies Comprehensive student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Learn More

Communication Studies Comprehensive Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Communication Studies Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

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Great Value

UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid

Lori Hawkins

Everything that I've learned in this degree has been applicable if not at work then in my personal life. I’ve had such benefit in the ways that I am able to communicate on behalf of myself and my ability to listen, like actively listen to people, and not miss what is trying to be communicated.

Lori Hawkins

What can you do with a Communication Studies Comprehensive Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Communication Studies Comprehensive graduates work for.

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

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