Degree Programs Offered by CPACS
If serving your community and improving society is what you are passionate about, here you will find a wealth of opportunities and a strong support system that puts you, the student, first.
Nationally ranked and dedicated to educating the leaders of today and tomorrow, our faculty and staff work tirelessly to give students the necessary knowledge and experience to understand and overcome the challenges in society and truly make a difference.
- Eight college programs ranked in the top 25 in the nation
- Strong relationships with faculty mentors and advisors
- Three masters degree programs available fully online year-round
- Faculty and students study abroad across the globe and we have established summer programs in England, China, and Nicaragua.
The degree programs available are listed below, along with links to websites for more information.
Division of Continuing Studies
School of Public Administration
Learn more about the degrees we offer:
- Ph.D. in Public Administration
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Urban Studies
- Graduate Certificate in Public Management
- Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Aviation Institute
Emergency Management and Disaster Science
Grace Abbott School of Social Work
Learn more about the degrees we offer:
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work/Master of Public Administration
- Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work/Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Learn more about the degrees we offer:
- Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Department of Gerontology
Learn more about the degrees we offer:
- Ph.D. in Gerontology
- Master of Arts in Gerontology
- Master of Arts in Gerontology/Juris Doctor
- Master of Arts in Gerontology/Master of Legal Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Gerontology
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology/Juris Doctor
- Certificate in Gerontology
Goodrich Scholarship Program
The Goodrich Scholarship Program provides a college education--in the form of tuition and general fees towards a bachelor's degree--for Nebraska residents, who otherwise could not afford it, while offering them a broad and meaningful experience in general education.