Criminology and Criminal Justice
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Program Features
Challenging Curriculum
Students studying criminology and criminal justice are challenged by expert faculty and demanding curriculum requiring 120 credit hours. Those interested in the program can review program details, degree-specific requirements and transfer requirements, as well as the course catalog, complete with course descriptions.
Minor in Victimology and Victim Services
The victimology & victim services minor is a preeminent program that is setting the standard for excellence in the nation. Through rigorous academic inquiry, cutting-edge research and practical application, this program equips students with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to understand, support and advocate for victims of crime.
Experimental Learning Opportunities
Each year, approximately 120 students complete internships with criminal justice agencies and related community organizations. The London Study Abroad program has allowed students to travel to London with our faculty to learn about the United Kingdom justice system.
Tailor the Degree to Your Interests
Criminology and Criminal Justice is a broad field and you can take advantage of our flexible degree program to include your specific interests. In addition to your major and a core set of courses, you will also choose a minor to enhance your skills and knowledge and provide a well-rounded education. Whether you want to include our victimology and victim services minor, pre-law preparation, ROTC, research, or graduate education, we will work with you to determine your interests and career goals.
Notable Courses
Survey of Criminal Justice (CRIM 101)
The justice process and criminal justice system, including concepts of crime, deviance and justice, and general theories of crime causality.
Criminal Procedure (CRIM 241)
Explores legal aspects of the investigation and arrest processes and the rules governing the admissibility of evidence in court.
Criminology (CRIM 335)
General survey of the nature of causes of crime and efforts of the criminal justice system to predict, prevent, modify and correct this behavior.
Race, Ethnicity, and Criminal Justice (CRIM 338)
Survey of minority groups and criminal justice in the U.S. Racial minorities as victims of crime, offenders, defendants and criminal justice professionals.
Mental Health and and the Criminal Justice System (CRIM 400)
Focuses on the intersection of individuals with mental health, substance abuse, and/or severe and persistent mental illness diagnoses and the criminal justice system.
Victimology (CRIM 441)
Examines the nature of criminal justice victimization data and the issues related to the measurement and costs of victimization.
Huskers Do Big Things
Internships
- Nebraska Crime Commission
- Nebraska State Patrol
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Careers
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Child Advocacy Center
- Nebraska Attorney General’s Criminal Division
Graduate Schools
- University of Nebraska College of Law
- University of Nebraska Omaha
- Creighton University School of Law
- University of Chicago
Have Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have questions about the Criminology and Criminal Justice major or navigating the application process, contact us.
- Contact Name
- Spencer Thompson
- Contact Title
- Academic Advisor
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