Omaha,
NE,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice/Master of Social Work in Omaha United States | University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
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Omaha United States
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Qualification
Double Major Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
16,860
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The MS/MSW dual degree program integrates the knowledge of faculty from both the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the Grace Abbott School of Social Work. It offers focused instruction on assisting at-risk and justice-involved individuals throughout various intervention stages, from diversion initiatives to reentry services. This program equips criminal justice practitioners with enhanced skills to support their clients while giving social workers deeper insight into offender demographics. Graduates emerge as highly skilled professionals ready for careers in educational institutions, healthcare organizations, social service providers, law enforcement agencies, and nonprofit sectors.
The UNO School of Criminology and Criminal Justice maintains national prominence in justice-related research and academic programs that enhance community wellbeing. Our curriculum emphasizes developing expertise, sound policies, and best practices in areas including Violence Prevention, Law Enforcement Strategies, Victim Services, Correctional Systems, and related fields. Undergraduate programs offer specialized tracks or minors in Victim Services and Police Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
Minimum required scores are as follows: Paper-based TOEFL: 588, Internet-based TOEFL: 95 with a minimum of 21 in all four areas, IELTS: 7.5 (8.0+ preferred), PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115
All English as a second language students are required to take a proficiency assessment examination at UNO upon admission, which will be used to determine if further assistance is required
Statement of Purpose: One page discussing reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, interests in the field, and career goals for the future
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters are required
Unconditional Admission:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Applicant has at least a 3.0 GPA (average of ''B'') overall in the last two years of undergraduate work
Minimum required scores are as follows: Paper-based TOEFL: 588, Internet-based TOEFL: 95 with a minimum of 21 in all four areas, IELTS: 7.5 (8.0+ preferred), PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115
All English as a second language students are required to take a proficiency assessment examination at UNO upon admission, which will be used to determine if further assistance is required
Statement of Purpose: One page discussing reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, interests in the field, and career goals for the future
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters are required
Unconditional Admission:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Applicant has at least a 3.0 GPA (average of ''B'') overall in the last two years of undergraduate work
Tuition
USD
16,860