Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a Master's Program in Public Administration and Criminology and Criminal Justice. This program allows students to earn a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice with fewer required hours than obtaining them separately.

Degrees Offered

• Master of Science
• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Public Administration / Master of Social Work (MPA/MSW)
• Master of Public Administration / Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MPA/MIS)

Delivery Modes

The program is offered in two delivery modes:

• Traditional: Requires at least some in-person course attendance.
• Online: Can generally be completed entirely through asynchronous online courses. However, not all concentrations within a program may be available completely online.

College

The program is offered through the College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Fall Deadline: June 1
• Spring Deadline: October 1
• Summer Deadline: Not specified

Advisors

The program advisors are:

James Harrold, Ph.D.

Advisor - Public Administration

Bobbie Niess

Academic Program Support - Criminology and Criminal Justice

Services and Resources

The university offers various services and resources, including:

• Academic Calendar
• Course Catalogs
• MavCARD Services
• MavLINK
• my.unomaha.edu
• UNO Brand Guide

Policies and Reporting

The university has policies and reporting procedures in place, including:

• Emergency Information Alert
• MavsReport
• Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Privacy Statement
• University Policies

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its education programs or activities, including admissions and employment. The University prohibits any form of retaliation taken against anyone for reporting discrimination, harassment, or retaliation for otherwise engaging in protected activity.