Managing Juvenile and Adult Populations Certificate

School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Grace Abbott School of Social Work, College of Public Affairs & Community Service

Vision Statement

A unique program specifically designed for professionals working with juveniles and adults who are in contact with the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, or family members.

Program Contact Information

Robert Houston, Senior Community Service Associate
218 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.2610
rhouston@unomaha.edu

Mark Foxall, PhD, CJM, Master of Science Program Coordinator
218 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.2610
markfoxall@unomaha.edu

Henry D'Souza, PhD. Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
206 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.2793 
hdsouza@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Other Program Related Information:

Note: This certificate can be obtained entirely online.  All courses for the certificate will be offered online in a two-year rotation.  Elective courses in criminology and criminal justice are also offered in the spring, summer and fall semesters. 

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)

• Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis. All materials must be submitted prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student has elected to begin coursework.

Other Requirements

• GPA of 2.75 or higher

• 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.
  • Paper-based TOEFL: 588, Internet-based TOEFL: 95 with a minimum of 21 in each of the four areas, IELTS: 7.5 (8.0 preferred), PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115
    • All ESL 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: The statement should include how the certificate will help you achieve your professional goals.
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Degree Requirements