Victimology and Victim Services Certificate

Graduates of this certificate will learn skills that would make them ideal candidates as victim or court advocates, staff in non-profit organizations (e.g., Women’s Center for Advancement, The Salvation Army), case managers, child welfare agents, and crisis response team members. Furthermore, and because victims of crime are not siloed in one field or area, students who complete this certificate could adapt their knowledge to any job where they interact with clients or colleagues—even if it does not directly relate to victims’ services.

Program Related Information

Program Contact

Mark Foxall, PhD, CJM, Master of Science Program Coordinator
402.554.2610
markfoxall@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Spring 2027: December 15
• Fall 2027: July 15

Other Requirements 

• 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.
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 95, IELTS: 7.5, PTE: 76, Duolingo: 115
• Statement of Purpose: One page discussing reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, interests in the field, and career goals for the future
• Resume

Degree Requirements