Have you thought about adding a minor?
A minor is a way for UNO students to explore another field of interest different than their major, or to enhance their chosen major with related knowledge.
- Aviation
- Criminology and Criminal Justice*
- Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership
- Emergency Management
- Fire Service Management
- Gerontology*
- Nonprofit Management
- Policing
- Public Administration
- Tribal Management and Emergency Services
- Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
- Victimology and Victim Services
* both undergraduate and graduate minors available
Aviation
A minor in aviation provides students with a foundation of knowledge that will help bridge the gap between their specific field of study and a career in the air transport industry.
See Aviation Minor requirements
Criminology and Criminal Justice
The minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice offers students a dynamic foundation in the study of law, crime, and the justice system. Through engaging coursework in areas like policing, courts, and corrections, students gain critical insights into challenges and innovations shaping the justice system today. This minor equips students with analytical and problem-solving skills applicable to a wide range of careers.
See Criminology and Criminal Justice Minor requirements
* also available as a Graduate Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership
Lead where it matters—this Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership minor equips students to bridge public, private, and nonprofit sectors, tackling complex challenges through teamwork, cultural insight, and strategic action.
See Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership requirements
Emergency Management
Boost your future with a minor in Emergency Management! Perfect for students eager to apply disaster readiness and response skills to their own field, this program sharpens your expertise while enhancing your marketability across public, private, and nonprofit sectors.
See Emergency Managment Minor requirements
Fire Service Management
Ignite your career with a Fire Service Management minor—gain hands-on insight into emergency response and the leadership skills to manage teams, resources, and risk in the fire service world.
See Fire Service Management Minor requirements
Gerontology
Whatever your discipline, gerontology is relevant! The older adult population is rapidly growing and so is the need for students to become knowledgeable about aging. The gerontology minor is an excellent complement to any major, and students may choose gerontology courses to suit their interests and career goals.
See Gerontology Minor requirements
* also available as a Graduate Minor in Gerontology
Nonprofit Management
Make an impact where it counts—UNO’s Nonprofit Management minor empowers students to lead change, manage resources, and drive community transformation in one of the nation’s fastest-growing sectors.
See Nonprofit Management Minor requirements
Policing
The minor in Policing is designed for students with an interest in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Students will explore topics ranging from Criminal Law, Victimology, Mental Health, Homicide Investigations, Drugs and Crime, and more.
See Policing Minor requirements
Public Administration
Shape the future of public service—UNO’s Public Administration minor prepares students to lead and manage across all levels of government, empowering them to drive policy and change right here in Omaha and beyond.
See Public Administration Minor requirements
Tribal Management and Emergency Services
Navigate the complexities of tribal emergency management—this minor equips students to understand and address the legal, cultural, and resource challenges tribal nations face in disaster response and recovery.
See Tribal Management and Emergency Services Minor requirements
Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
The minor focuses on cultivating practical skills and knowledge essential for the safe, legal, and professional application of UAS technology withing a variety of fields. This minor is interdisciplinary with Journalism & Media Communications, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Geography & Entrepreneurship.
See Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Minor requirments
Victimology and Victim Services
The minor in Victimology and Victim Services is designed for students with an interest in victims of crime and their experiences in the criminal justice system. Students will explore the types and theories of victimization, as well as interventions and support services.