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University of Nebraska at Omaha · School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
30-hour thesis-based Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice, described as a non-terminal degree suited to students preparing for doctoral study or research roles.
Dedicated thesis-based MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; thesis-based, research-focused master's.
Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026We list associate, bachelor's, master's and research-doctorate programs in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science and related subjects at institutionally accredited US schools — degrees in the subject and formal concentrations, never certificates or one-elective degrees. Eligibility rules
Career and licensure statements for this program: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
A degree does not guarantee police academy admission, sworn officer certification, federal employment, a security clearance, a position with a named agency, a forensic laboratory job or eligibility to practice as a psychologist. Those have separate training, scientific prerequisites, examinations or hiring requirements set by the agency, state or licensing board. Academic degrees vs police academy training
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Application deadline
November 1 · for Spring 2026
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026Application deadline
April 15 · for Summer 2026
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026Application deadline
July 15 · for Fall 2026
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| In-state — Graduate - UNO on-campus rate, ResidentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $399 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$11,970 = 30 credits × $399 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Out-of-state — Graduate - UNO on-campus rate, Non-ResidentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $961 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$28,830 = 30 credits × $961 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
| Graduate - UNO on-campus rate, Omaha Urban Rate (OUR)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $638 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$19,140 = 30 credits × $638 per credit. Excludes mandatory fees, books, travel for any required visits or placements, transfer credit reductions and rate changes. Not the full cost of attendance.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026 |
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
This program does not appear in FEPAC's accredited-program list. FEPAC accredits forensic science programs only and is optional; its absence is not a sign that a program is illegitimate, and the school's other programs or institutional accreditation do not imply it.
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