Degree: Bachelor of Science
Program: Organizational & Relational Communication Comprehensive
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Credit Hours: 45 credit hours (33 credit hours of required Organizational Communication Courses and 12 credit hours of a support track in Mass Communication. For students who may already have 12 credit hours in a particular discipline or who may want to choose a different support track, they have this option, but need to consult with the advisor.)
Delivery Format: Online
Prerequisites: Associate Degree or the majority of the general studies requirements completed
The B.S. in Organizational & Relational Communication is a degree completion program designed for those students who may already have earned an Associate Degree or have most of their general studies completed. UNK’s Department of Communication is delivering the comprehensive major online which totals 45 credit hours. This consists of 33 credit hours of required Organizational & Relational Communication courses and 12 credit hours of a support track in Mass Communication. For students who may already have 12 credit hours in a particular discipline or who may want to choose a different support track, please consult with the adviser. For more information or to view the brochure, please click here.
Basic computer literacy is required to succeed as an online student. To decide if online learning is for you, click on http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/ecampus/index.php?id=4788. To determine if you have the minimum hardware and software needed, log on to http://www.unk.edu/acad/continuing_ed/students/index.php?id=6213.
Organizational and Relational Communication Core Requirements (15 hrs.)
SPCH 202 Communication Concepts in Society
SPCH 252 Communication Inquiry
SPCH 456 Rhetorical Theory
SPCH 459 Communication Capstone
SPCH 499 Communication Theory
Speaking Techniques Requirements (3 hrs.)
SPCH 360 Persuasion and Propaganda
Communication Requirements (9 hrs.)
SPCH 301 Introduction to Organizational Communication
SPCH 451 Leadership Communication
SPCH 452 Advanced Organizational Communication
Speech Electives (6 hrs.)
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a mid-sized comprehensive public university. UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. In a typical year, UNK draws students from 47 states and 50 foreign countries with a total enrollment approaching 7,200 students.
Affordable – UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For tuitions rates, click here.
Accredited Programs – UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Quality Education – UNK offers the same quality distance degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. Students and teaching remain the first priority with faculty at UNK.
Quality Student Support Services – Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available, as well as the Online Student Orientation. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
Program Contact: Dr. Aaron Dimock
Department: Communications
Email: dimockam@unk.edu Phone: 308-865-8486
Address: Mitchell Center 120, UNK, Kearney, NE 68849
