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Nebraska Offers Online Degree Programs

Online degree programs in criminology and criminal justice are now available at the University of Nebraska, providing students with flexible options to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a high-demand field.

The programs became available through the University of Nebraska Online Worldwide website this fall and can all be completed fully online. They include:

·A Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in criminology and criminal justice, offered by the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This degree completion program is for students 21 and older and is highly flexible and military-friendly. Up to 64 credit hours of community college credit can be transferred toward a BGS degree, and credit can also be earned for workplace-training programs and military training or service.

·A Bachelor of Science in criminal justice, offered by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. This degree completion program is designed for students who have already earned an associate’s degree or completed most of their general-education courses. A highlight of the program is an internship that provides students with hands-on experience at a location convenient for them.

· A Master of Science in criminology and criminal justice, offered by UNO. The master’s program is a 36-credit hour degree designed to meet the needs of professional practitioners in the field of criminal justice.