College of Public Affairs and Community Service

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Academic Programs in CPACS

Division of Continuing Studies

Emergency Management and Disaster Science

Grace Abbott School of Social Work

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

School of Public Administration

Durango with a student at commencement — UNO Graduate Programs Ranked Among Nation's Best

Three graduate programs from UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service ranked among the top 100 nationally in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings.

**The rankings:**

**#13**: Criminology

**#34**: Public Administration

**#95**: Social Work

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Meeting the critical social needs of our communities, locally and globally. We prepare students to be leaders through academic program excellence and mentorship by globally recognized faculty experts.
Professional Development Community Engagement Research

Public affairs and community service is about using your unique talents to create positive change. Turn your passions into action, leave a lasting legacy, and make a difference. Join one of our nationally ranked programs and shape a brighter future for yourself and others!