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University of Nebraska at Omaha · School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Overview
36-hour Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice ending in a capstone project, with on-campus and online options and rolling applications without the GRE.
- Official program name
- Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Awarded degree
- Master of Science · major: Criminology and Criminal JusticeSource: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Degree level
- Master's
- Subject focus
- Dedicated degreeThe degree itself is in criminal justice, criminology, forensic science or a closely related justice subject.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- School
- Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Location
- Omaha, NEFor the online option this is where the school is located — not a residency requirement, and not a guarantee that you may enroll from your state.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Subjects
- Criminal Justice — core of the degree (“Criminology and Criminal Justice”)Criminology — core of the degree (“Criminology and Criminal Justice”)
- Required credits
- 36 hours (11 classes and a capstone course)Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Duration
- Not verified
Why this program is listed
Dedicated MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice offered on campus and online.
Degree title names criminology and criminal justice; capstone-based professional 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
Format and attendance
- Formats offered
- On campus · OnlineSource: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Online delivery
- Fully onlineAll coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.All coursework is online and the institution states no required campus attendance for the online option.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Campus visits (online option)
- Campus visits: not verified
- Class schedule (online option)
- Not verified
- Internship
- Internship requirement: not verified
- Study intensity
- Not verified
The program page does not say whether the online option requires campus visits. Ask the school before you apply — missing information is not “no requirement”.
Curriculum
Capstone
- Final requirement is a capstone project.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Other
- A dual MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice / Master of Social Work degree is offered with the Grace Abbott School of Social Work.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Careers and licensure
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
Admissions
- Statement / essay
- RequiredOne-page personal statement.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Recommendation letters
- Required2 letters — Two letters of recommendation.Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Application fee
- RequiredApplication fee (amount not stated on the page).Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
- Transcripts
- RequiredUndergraduate transcript(s).Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tests
- GRE General Test
- Not requiredSource: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
We do not publish acceptance rates or estimate admission chances.
Start dates and deadlines
- Rolling
Application deadline
Rolling admission · for Any term
The school does not print a year with this date.
Source: unomaha.edu · verified October 24, 2026
Tuition and fees
| 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$14,364 = 36 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$34,596 = 36 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$22,968 = 36 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 |
| In-state — Graduate - CPACS (CP) online rate, ResidentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $439 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$15,804 = 36 credits × $439 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 - CPACS (CP) online rate, Non-ResidentFrom the school-wide rate table for this level | $928 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$33,408 = 36 credits × $928 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 - CPACS (CP) online rate, Omaha Urban Rate (OUR)From the school-wide rate table for this level | $702 | per credit · 2026-2027Calculated tuition$25,272 = 36 credits × $702 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 |
Scholarships and funding
Program-specific scholarships: not verified. We publish this only when the institution states it on an official page.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) — accreditedSource: ope.ed.gov · verified October 10, 2026
FEPAC program accreditation
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.
State authorization (online students)
Not verified — check the school's state authorization page before applying from outside Nebraska.
International applicants
Not verified for the online option.
Sources and verification
- DAPIP — HLC institutional accreditation record (data files downloaded 2026-10-10) — U.S. Department of Education dataset (IPEDS / DAPIP), verified October 10, 2026
- unomaha.edu/accounting-services/cashiering-and-student-accounts/tuition-fees-and-refunds/tuition-rat — Official tuition and fees page, verified October 24, 2026
- unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/graduat — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/graduat — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
- unomaha.edu/college-of-public-affairs-and-community-service/criminology-and-criminal-justice/undergr — Official program page, verified October 24, 2026
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