Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice/Master of Social Work

The MSMSW dual degree combines the expertise of the faculty of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice and the faculty of the Grace Abbott School of Social Work.Provides specialized training in working with delinquent and criminal populations across the continuum of care through diversion to corrections to re-entry programs. Prepares criminal justice professionals to better serve the people with whom they work, and helps social workers to better understand offender populations.Successful graduates are highly qualified personnel trained to work in schools, health, and human service agencies, criminal justice agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
The UNO SCCJ is a nationally recognized leader in criminal justice research and education that improves quality of life locally and across our nation. We focus on building knowledge, effective policy and efficient practice in Violence Intervention and Policing, Victimology, Corrections and more Undergraduate degrees include optional concentrations or minors in Victimology, and Policing.

Foundation MSW/MSCRCJ students (those who do not have an undergraduate degree in social work, BSSW) admitted for the spring term are limited to only the MSCRCJ coursework in spring and summer terms. The MSW coursework will be added in the fall term.
Advanced MSW/MSCRCJ students (those with an undergraduate degree in social work, BSSW) can begin both MSCRCJ and MSW coursework in the spring term.

Students admitted as either Foundation MSW/MSCRCJ or Advanced MSW/MSCRCJ can begin both MSW and MSCRCJ coursework in the fall term.

Other Requirements

English Language Proficiency:

Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110