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degree programs.

bachelor of science in criminal justice.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree requires the completion of 125 credit hours with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. The first 45 hours of course work is defined as the Pre-Criminal Justice Curriculum. Criminal Justice course work is offered on both the Omaha and Lincoln campuses of the University of Nebraska. The BSCJ degree can be earned in its entirety on the Lincoln campus; however, the degree is conferred by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. All of the school policies and requirements applicable to students seeking the BSCJ degree are the same on both campuses.

undergraduate minor options in criminal justice.

There are several options for undergraduate minors that are available to the criminal justice major.

Undergraduate students at UNO in other majors may also minor in criminal justice.

master of science in criminal justice.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice emphasize criminal justice research, theory, planning and administration. It is a 36 credit-hour non-thesis program. This degree program offers the student a choice of either the standard Master of Science curriculum or a Master of Science with an option in Public Administration or a Master of Science with an option in Counseling. The Public Administration Option is especially recommended for administrators or future administrators within the criminal justice system. The Counseling Option is designed for those who wish to work with juvenile and adult offenders in the criminal justice system.

master of arts in criminal justice.

The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice emphasize criminal justice research, theory, planning and administration. It is a 30 credit-hour program designed to emphasize research activity and independent inquiry, while simultaneously providing fundamental course work. This degree is especially recommended for those students seeking an interim degree prior to obtaining the Ph.D. To earn the Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, the student must satisfactorily complete the following course requirements.

doctorate in criminal justice.

The doctoral program in criminal justice is organized around five components: core of courses in theory and research on the criminal justice system and the nature of crime; core of required courses on research methods and statistical analysis; elective courses in criminal justice and related fields; comprehensive examinations; and a dissertation. The Ph.D. in Criminal Justice requires a minimum of 93 graduate hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. This includes up to 30 hours earned in a master's degree. Satisfactory completion of a teaching practicum also is required.