An "Academic Focus Area" is a broad, interdisciplinary grouping of academic majors and courses that share similar themes.
UNO's Five Academic Focus Areas
UNO has five Academic Focus Areas that expose students to introductory coursework, concepts, ideas, and professional skills within broadly related, interdisciplinary fields of study.
Through advising, faculty guidance, and programmatic support, students are encouraged to cultivate their strengths, interests, and professional goals in pursuit of selecting a major program of study.
- Public Service, Healthcare, and Helping Professions
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
- Business and Innovation
- Culture, Ethnicity, and Social Justice
- Creative Production and Performing Arts
Culture, Ethnicity, and Social Justice
Are you interested in learning more about people, places, cultures, and promoting equal rights and justice?
This area includes many different majors with a focus on complex cultures and relationships that shape our world and can match your desire to make a positive impact in your community.
*Program intended for adult learners.