Program options

B.A. in Communication Studies (34-38 hours)

B. A. in English (37 hours)

[Eng 324 The Nebraska Story or The New England Study Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably American Literature. Eng 361 The London Literary Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably British Literature or Shakespeare. Eng 387 Modern and Postmodern Drama may be substituted for the Modern Literature requirement (Eng 383 or 385).]

B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations (44 hours)

  • Art 235 Basic Digital Photography (3)
  • CTA 203 Communication Theory (3)
  • CTA 211 Public Speaking (3)
  • CTA 225 Writing and Reporting (3)
  • CTA 226 Journalistic Design (3)
  • CTA 241 Media: Impacts and Influences (3)
  • CTA 242 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3)
  • CTA 281 Business Communication (3)
  • CTA 296 Journalism Practicum (1)
  • CTA 300 Placement Seminar (1)
  • CTA 301 Public Relations (3)
  • CTA 302 Rhetorical Theory (3)
  • CTA 327 Advanced Writing and Reporting (3)
  • CTA 400 Communication Research (3)
  • CTA 399 Independent Study or 499 Internship (The internship should be taken for three credit hours.)
  • Eng 221 Intermediate Writing or 326 Poetry Writing or 327 Fiction Writing or 328 Creative Nonfiction Writing (3). 

B.A. in Language and Rhetoric (34 hours)

  • CTA 203 Communication Theory (3)
  • CTA 211 Public Speaking (3)
  • CTA 241 Media: Impacts and Influences (3)
  • CTA 300 Placement Seminar (1)
  • CTA 302 Rhetorical Theory (3)
  • CTA 311 Persuasion, Argumentation and Debate (3)
  • CTA 400 Communication Research (3)
  • Eng 221 Intermediate Writing (3)
  • Two courses from Eng 326 Poetry Writing, 327 Fiction Writing, and 328 Creative Nonfiction Writing (3) 
  • Eng 231 Studies in the English Language (3) or 431 English Language and Linguistics (3)
  • One course from CTA 200, 225, 306, 333, ECTA 350, and Eng 412.

B.A. in Theatre (37-44 hours)

B.A. in World and Intercultural Studies (45 hours)

1. Core Requirements: Three hours of modern foreign language (level determined by student’s previous language study in high school and ECTA chairperson), an approved international or intercultural practicum, twelve hours from Geog 202, Soc 201, CTA 333, Theo 390, PS 211, Eng 381or 382 or 384; Hist 131, 132, Mu 213, HHP 489.

2. Track Requirements: Thirty hours from no fewer than two tracks (21 hours must be taken from courses 300 level or higher). Core courses from above may be used as track electives if they have not been used to fulfill the core requirement. Various study tours for academic credit may be substituted for credit in the major with approval.

See also: Please check the course catalog for other information about programs in which you are interested.

Minors in English, Communication, and Theatre

Minors are available to all students.  Minors are not available in an area similar to a student's major.

Communication (18 hours)

Composition and Rhetoric (21 hours)

English (21 hours)

  • Eng 341 or 342 or 343 American Literature I, II, III (3)
  • Eng 362 or 363 or 364 British Literature I, II, III (3)
  • Eng 366 Shakespeare (3) or 381 or 382 or 384 World Literature I, II, III (3)
  • Eng 221 Intermediate Writing or 326 Poetry Writing or 327 Fiction Writing or 328 Creative Nonfiction Writing (3)
  • Eng 231 Studies in the English Language 93)
  • Six additional hours of English above Eng 201 

[Eng 324 The Nebraska Story or The New England Study Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably American Literature.  Eng 361 The London Literary Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably British Literature or Shakespeare.  Eng 387 Modern and Postmodern Drama may be substituted for the Modern Literature requirement (Eng 383 or 385).]

Intercultural Communication (21 hours)

  • Educ 425A English as a Second Language/Foreign Language Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment (3)
  • Educ 425B English as a Second Language/Foreign Language Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment (3)
  • Educ 426 
  • CTA 333 Intercultural Communication (3)
  • Six hours from CTA 203, 306, 400, ECTA 350, Eng 231, 431
  • Three hours of international study experience

Interpersonal Communication (18 hours)

Journalism and Public Relations (18 hours)

  • Art 235 Basic Digital Photography (3)
  • CTA 225 Writing and Reporting (3)
  • CTA 226 Journalistic Design (3)
  • CTA 242 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3)
  • CTA 301 Public Relations (3)
  • CTA 327 Advanced Writing and Reporting (3)

Literature (18 hours)

[Eng 324 The Nebraska Story or The New England Study Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably American Literature.  Eng 361 The London Literary Tour may be substituted for any English course, preferably British Literature or Shakespeare.  Eng 387 Modern and Postmodern Drama may be substituted for the Modern Literature requirement (Eng 383 or 385).]

Performing Arts (18 hours)

Writing (18 hours)