University of Nebraska Omaha College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Academic Programs

An engaging force of programs

As part of a metropolitan university, the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media is made up of three different schools. The School of the Arts, School of Communication and the School of Music. Each one strives to provide innovation and leadership through programs designed to meet student needs

Featuring a wide variety of exhibitions, broadcasts, performances, concerts and readings, the combination of theory and practice within the college provides students with enriching experiences that make the difference between obtaining a degree and getting an education, between knowing and understanding. Cooperative programs with existing organizations in the community and region, utilizing the talents of local professionals, give the college its special character and vitality.

Click on a major below for more detailed information about our programs.

Undergraduate

Major	Areas of Emphasis	Degree
Art History	Minor: Art History	Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Communication Studies	Within Major: Instructional Communication & Corporate Training Intercultural Communication & Diversity Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management Organizational Communication & Leadership Rhetoric & Public Culture Minors: Communication Studies Visual Communication & Culture	Bachelor of Arts in Communication Bachelor of Science in Communication
Creative Writing	Within Major: Creative Nonfiction Fiction Poetry Minors: Creative Nonfiction Fiction Poetry Combined genres: Fiction/Poetry	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Journalism & Media Communication	Within Major: Creative Media Journalism Public Relations/Advertising Minor: Journalism & Media Communication	Bachelor of Arts in Communication Bachelor of Science in Communication
Music	Within Major: Music Entrepreneurship Music Technology Music Performance (Instrumental, Jazz, Keyboard, Voice)	Bachelor of Arts in Music
Music Education (K-12)	Within Major: Music Education K-12 Brass Music Education K-12 Keyboard Music Education K-12 Percussion Music Education K-12 String Music Education K-12 Voice Music Education K-12 Woodwind	Bachelor of Music
Music Performance	Within Major: Performance (Brass, Keyboard, Percussion, String, Voice, Woodwind)	Bachelor of Music
Studio Art	Within Major: Two Dimensional Arts (2D) Three Dimensional Arts (3D) Graphic Design Media Arts Studio Art with PK-12 Certification	Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts
Theatre	Within Major: Acting/Directing Design Stage Management Technical Theatre Minor: Theatre	Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Graduate

Major	Areas of Emphasis	Degree
Communication	Specializations: Communication Law, Technology and Policy Conflict Resolution Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication Instructional Communication and Training New Media Organizational Communication Public Relations Public and Political Communication Technical Communication Certificates: Technical Communication Certificate Human Resources and Training Certificate	Master of Arts in Communication
Music	Concentrations: Music Performance Music Education Conducting Certificates: Kodály Certificate	Master of Music
Theatre	Concentrations: Acting Directing Design & Technology Theatre History & Dramatic Literature Theatre Management	Master of Arts in Theatre
Writing	Writing Options: Fiction Nonfiction Playwriting Poetry	Master of Fine Arts in Writing

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Advising

Whether you’re registering for your first semester or preparing for graduation, your CFAM advisor plays an important role in your education.

Advisors will help you find the program and courses that not only fulfill your degree requirements, but also provide information to help you make the best decisions for your future.

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Dean's Office
6001 Dodge Street, WFAB 314
Omaha, NE 68182
Phone: 402.554.3857
Fax: 402.554.3436
Email: cfam@unomaha.edu

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