UNO SCCJ is the future of criminology and criminal Justice research and education!
A nationally ranked leader in research and education that improves quality of life across our nation. We build knowledge and effective policy Violence Intervention and Policing, Victimology, Corrections, Terrorism Prevention, and beyond.
Students engage in a broad based approach to CJ education or choose to specialize in Victimology and Victim Services, Policing, or Juvenile Justice. Gain experience through internships or research labs. Travel to London on CJ Study Abroad trip. Online courses available to give your schedule flexibility.
BS #17 in the US!
MS program consistently Top 10!
PhD program is #13! With one of the most productive faculty in the country!
Already working in a criminal justice related profession? Many Nebraska criminal justice agency employers provide tuition assistance applicable to our degree programs.
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Degree Programs Offered:
UNO SCCJ is one program on two campuses - the Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice is taught on the Omaha and Lincoln campus or Online.
The Fast Track program (similar to a 4+1) allows highly skilled undergraduates to complete master's level coursework and shorten their time to completing their MA or MS degree.
The Master of Science degree opens the door for advancing in criminal justice leadership positions. Online or in-person evening classes are available.
Not sure about committing to a Master's program? Our Graduate Certificate in Managing Adult and Juvenile Populations is a concentrated specialization to begin upskilling your career.
The Master of Arts degree emphasizes hands on research opportunities for students who are planning careers in research or to advance into our doctoral program.
The joint Master of Science in Criminal Justice and Social Work degree is one of only a few joint programs in the country that combines the critical work in these complementary fields.
One of the best PhD programs in the country - the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides unprecedented opportunities to engage in applied research under the supervision of nationally recognized experts. This competitive program is for full-time students with numerous funded graduate research assistantships available.
With over 1,000 combined undergraduate, masters and doctoral students on the two largest campuses in the University of Nebraska system, the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is a vibrant academic community.
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