Other Undergraduate Programs of Study

Department of Art

Department of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts

Department of Journalism

School of Music

Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts

Undergraduate Programs of Study

College of Communication and Fine Arts Website
Sue Ann Martin, Dean 
Roger Rehm, Associate Dean 
129 Moore Hall 
(989) 774-1885

Introduction
College Mission
Areas of Study - Departmental
Programs for Educational Degrees
Professional Opportunities and Internships
Student Organizations

Introduction 
The College of Communication and Fine Arts is an active cultural center of the University. It consists of one school (Music), four departments (Art, Broadcast & Cinematic Arts, Journalism, and Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts), and four interdisciplinary programs (Integrative Public Relations, Museum Studies Music Theatre and Media Design, Production and Technology) with over 140 faculty. Whether you decide to pursue a degree in one of the arts or simply enjoy the benefits of University Theatre, the Art Gallery, WMHW/FM, News Central, or university bands and choirs, the College has much to offer to enrich every student's life. With a constant flow of guest speakers and artists-in-residence, the College is a unique place to notice, to ponder, and to mirror the human condition. It is a place to learn to appreciate art and the diverse cultures that have produced it. Participation in musical and theatrical events, dance, broadcasting, newspaper production, and forensics and debating activities is encouraged and available to all students at Central Michigan University.
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College Mission 
The College of Communication and Fine Arts is founded on the premise that the 21st Century demands global citizens who possess a full understanding of the power, dynamics, and responsibility of human communication in all aspects and diversity via all the channels that modern technology provides.

The College is committed to: 
- providing a learning environment which fosters creative engagement of students and faculty through curricular and co-curricular activities and recognition of research endeavors;
 - empowering creative growth through active mentorship; - promoting an appreciation of communication arts within the diverse cultures in which they exist; 
- encouraging flexible and integrative thinking through curricular innovation including interdisciplinary studies; 
- assisting every student in the process of finding his/her own voice via the written or spoken word, the musical note or the visual image; 
- encouraging independent thinking and research; 
- reaching out to the mid-Michigan community via exhibitions, forensics and debate, public presentations and information campaigns, theatrical and musical performances, dance, broadcasts, audio/visual recordings, and in print and online.
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Areas of Study 
Departmental 
Each department, school, and interdisciplinary program offers a major and/or minor, many with a variety of concentrations. The primary fields of study within the College are:

Art (Two-and Three-Dimensional Studio Areas, Graphic Design, Art History, Art Education) 

Broadcast and Cinematic Arts 

Journalism (Advertising, News Editorial, Photojournalism, Public Affairs, Public Relations) 

Music (Music Education, Performance & Applied Music) 

Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts (Interpersonal and Public Communication, Organizational Communication, Theatre & Interpretation, Acting, Design Technology, Dance ) 

Integrative Public Relations

Media Design, Production, and Technology 

Museum Studies 

Music Theatre
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Programs for Education Degrees 
The departments of Art and Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts, as well as the School of Music offer majors and minors under the Bachelor of Science in Education degree. If you are interested in teacher certification, consult both the specific department in this Bulletin and the sections on teacher certification.

Professional Opportunities and Internships 
Majors in the College are encouraged to participate in career-related experiences. These experiences may be gained through department-sponsored activities, university-wide productions, internships, and summer employment. See your major or minor advisor to develop a plan of study that balances your course load with extracurricular activities.
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Student Organizations 
The College of Communication and Fine Arts supports many student chapters of professional organizations, honor societies, and service clubs such as The National Broadcasting Society/Alpha Epsilon Rho, Public Relations Student Society of America, Society of Professional Journalists, Alpha Psi Omega, Delta Omicron, and the Student Art League. These organizations provide opportunities to understand the nature of a profession or the role of a professional society. Participation will help you prepare for a career and become better acquainted with other students, faculty, and working professionals. Students are encouraged to contact individual departments for further information.
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