School Details
UNO is Nebraska’s metropolitan university — a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves life. In 1908, the University of Omaha was founded as a private, coeducational college by the Presbyterian Theological Seminary at Omaha. Since then, the University of Nebraska Omaha has been firmly anchored in the community, forging partnerships with business, education, government, arts and civic organizations. UNO has long set the pace for accessible higher education in Nebraska and continues to offer an academically rigorous experience to a diverse student body. The university became part of the Nebraska System in 1968.
UNO offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from its many colleges.
In addition to these colleges, students can pursue degrees at UN Lincoln from the colleges of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Architecture, and Engineering. Through the department of Online Learning, students can earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and endorsements as well. UNO’s mission is to “transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally.” UNO’s values are excellence, engagement, inclusion, discovery, integrity, and maverick spirit. Graduates are equipped to strengthen the community through collaboration, shared resources, and sustained partnerships.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Nebraska at Omaha is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree program is designed especially for adult, military, and transfer students. Students can choose to have no concentration, or select from a wide range of options including aviation studies, criminology and criminal justice, cybersecurity, general administration, geography, gerontology, information technology, library science, management information systems, nonprofit administration, political science, and sociology. This freedom in course selection and degree design allows students to create a degree program that suits their individual interests and professional goals.
The online Graduate Certificate in Government is designed for educators and other professionals who already have an advanced degree in another field and wish to expand their knowledge in political science. It may be earned as a stand-alone certificate, or in conjunction with the MS in Political Science. Courses cover topics such as:
- American Government & Politics
- International Relations
- Political Theory
- Comparative Politics
In the online Master of Arts in Critical & Creative Thinking degree program, you'll have the unique opportunity to pursue both breadth and depth within the rich and diverse landscape of the liberal arts and sciences as you prepare for careers in a diverse array of both for-profit and nonprofit professional environments. There are several concentrations offered to suit your individual interests and professional goals:
- Cultural & Global Analysis
- Ethics & Values
- Health & the Environment
- International Migration, Development & Citizenship
- Organizational Science & Leadership
- Writing & Critical Reflection
The online Master of Science in Political Science degree program from the University of Nebraska at Omaha offers a broad foundation in the discipline with the opportunity for a high degree of interdisciplinary collaboration, if desired. The program's flexibility allows students to create an approved program of study that incorporates interests from a range of disciplines such as communications, criminal justice, economics, geography, history, psychology, public administration, social work, sociology, teacher education, and urban studies.
Business
With the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Human Resource Management, you will gain a foundational understanding of all business aspects while studying in-depth all of the functions of a human resources department. Concentration coursework covers aspects including staffing, employee development, performance management, rewards packages, labor relations, and strategic planning.
This online HR Management degree also features core Business Administration coursework. Students will learn about topics such as economics, accounting, marketing, and management. Skills in business communications and an understanding of organizational behavior will help you succeed in any work environment.
Gain specialized skills in operations management while learning about all aspects of business with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Students will learn about logistics, procurement, resource management, and sustainability within the concentration.
Core Business Administration coursework prepares students with a foundational understanding of economics, management, marketing, and accounting. Meanwhile, the online operations management degree concentration ensures you are well-versed in transportation management, purchasing, lean manufacturing, and more. Students will also study the three pillars of sustainable supply chains: people, profit, and the planet.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management prepares you with wide-ranging business knowledge and management skills vital in any setting. Students have the flexibility to choose the management courses that meet their individual needs and career goals.
The core Business Administration curriculum offers a firm foundation in economics, marketing, accounting, and more. Students in this online business management degree concentration will work to further develop communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills vital to leadership roles. Courses cover organizational behavior, organizational design, and international management.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers an online Graduate Certificate in Public Management. Students are able to enhance their knowledge in the public management area, including their understanding of theory and practice in the field.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers an online Master of Public Administration degree. The program educates a diverse audience in public service and society and teaches students how to manage and lead public and nonprofit institutions.
Computer Science & IT
University of Nebraska at Omaha offers an Information Technology concentration for its Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree. The program helps students develop skills in programming, data management, and networking.
The curriculum introduces students to topics in computer science and IT infrastructures. Students will examine the role of ethics in the Information Technology field. This Information Technology degree online prepares graduates for leadership positions with studies of project management and how organizations use applications and technologies.
Career options for graduates include:
- Web design
- Programming
- Network management
- Database administration
- Software design
Students with an associate or bachelor’s degree related to Information Technology can pursue this online Certificate in Data Management. The program prepares students to manage data-related issues in the workplace.
This online data science degree is a concentrated program consisting of four core courses and one elective. Topics include managing databases, data quality management, data warehousing, and data mining. Graduates will be able to optimize the design, storage, and use of organizational data.
Post-baccalaureate students and working professionals can expand their skill set with a Certificate in Information Assurance. Students will gain experience with new information technologies, theories, and practices.
Courses in this online information security degree program prepare students for various industry certifications. Credits can also be applied toward a master’s degree. Graduates will have the technical, organizational, and managerial skills necessary to plan, deploy, and manage security technologies.
Elective courses available to students examine topics such as:
- E-commerce security
- Information warfare and security
- Management information systems
- Information systems and quantitative analysis
Learn how to manage complex technical infrastructures with the Certificate in Information Technology Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This online IT management degree is open to students with an existing associate or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.
The curriculum consists of 12 credit hours of hands-on courses. Students study topics such as the administration of systems, databases, and security, as well as distributed systems. The program is offered jointly with the University of Agder in Norway, and students have the opportunity to work with instructors and students from both institutions.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha offers an online Certificate in Systems Development. Graduates will have skills in designing, implementing, and using information systems in a variety of work settings.
This online IT management degree is available to students with an existing associate or bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field. The six courses in the certificate program can be completed in as little as one semester. Courses cover topics including database management, web application development, project management, information systems analysis, and system design.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can learn about crime to work in public service with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online criminal justice degree offers minors in such areas as:
- Policing
- Criminology
- Victimology and victim services
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you also gain skills in research and communication to aid you in your professional work. Your online studies explore the impacts that cultural, geographic, and economic factors contribute in the context of crime.
You can jump into the emerging science of fighting cybercrime with the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online cybersecurity degree explores such areas as:
- Cryptography
- Digital forensics
- System administration
- Host-based vulnerability discovery
Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree program, you examine the lifecycle of secure information systems. As we immerse ourselves in the cyber frontier, the need for digital cowboys grows.
You can learn to sustain communities with the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online emergency management degree offers an expansive range of concentrations, of which you may select two. Your choice includes such areas as:
- Public health
- Geospatial science
- Logistics management
- Aviation administration
- Unmanned aircraft systems
- Information technology and communications
Through the online emergency management bachelor’s degree program, you take an interdisciplinary approach to your studies. Graduates gain skills in communication and administration to enhance their effectiveness on the job.
With over 570 recognized Tribal Nations in the US, you can gain specialized skills to help tribal nations comply with federal emergency and disaster regulations to qualify for federal assistance with the Certificate in Tribal Management & Emergency Services from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Through the online emergency management program, you prepare to aid native communities when disaster strikes. Your online studies explore such topics as:
- Foundational Indian law and policy issues
- Protecting and sustaining tribal economies
- federal/tribal government-to-government relations
- Integration of contemporary challenges in tribal emergency management
You can gain expertise in US foreign policy and national security with the Graduate Certificate in Intelligence & National Security from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online homeland security program offers such electives as:
- Asian politics
- International law
- Authoritarian regimes
- Global security issues
Through the online homeland security graduate certificate program, you prepare for employment in foreign relations, military, and intelligence. The studies benefit active duty military and civilians in public service, defense policy, and national security.
You can take your dedication to a just and fair world to new heights with the Master of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online criminal justice degree explores such areas as:
- Nature of crime
- Race, crime, and injustice
- Risk and needs assessment
- Research methodology and statistical applications
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you complete a capstone project instead of a thesis. Students may begin their studies at the start of any semester.
You can opt for a thesis or a capstone project with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The online cybersecurity degree offers two paths of study:
- Cyber operations—highly technical content
- Interdisciplinary—customizable curriculum
Through the online cybersecurity master’s degree program, you address fundamental issues in the development, design, implementation, and support of secure information systems. Your online studies provide the skills to protect information systems and data.
Education
You can train as a gatekeeper to lifelong learning and innovation with the Bachelor of Science in Education in Library Science from UN Omaha. This online library science bachelor’s program prepares you for the current trends in academic, public, and special libraries.
Students learn to work with patrons while developing their technical, professional, and personal skills. The online library science bachelor’s program covers such topics as:
- Digital citizenship
- Adult services, outreach, and programming
- Children’s literature
- Management of information resources
You can promote positive change in education with the Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from UNO. This online education administration master’s program is offered through the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.
With a mission to develop moral leaders who also possess intellect and vision, this online education administration graduate program appeals to those seeking a distinctive metropolitan education. Topics of study include such areas as:
- School law and ethics
- Fundamentals of HR
- Educational policy
- Special education leadership
Candidates must have completed foundational work in academic leadership. The online program provides graduates with expertise as practitioners and scholars in your chosen area of education.
You can lead from the top with UNO’s Educational Specialist in Educational Administration & Supervision. This online education administration graduate program develops effective intellectual, visionary, and moral leaders.
Students learn to promote the success of all students with seminars in such areas as culture, achieving school excellence, and paradigms and practices of schooling. Electives can be selected from such subjects as:
- Issues in technology for school leaders
- Essentials of data analysis
- Issues in identity, culture, and power
- School finance
The Certificate in Computer Science Education allows educators to expand their skills and knowledge in teaching computational thinking, computer science, and information technology. Certified Nebraska teachers can earn an IT Supplemental Endorsement with the completion of this program. Applicants do not need a background in Computer Science to pursue the certification.
This STEM teaching certificate consists of six courses focused on topics including computer science for teachers, object-oriented programming for teachers, and foundations of cybersecurity. Educators learn special methods for teaching this content area. Electives include options such as introduction to software engineering, human-computer interaction, and user experience design.
You can turn your passion for teaching and your abilities in computational thinking and information technology into a career you will love with the Master of Science in Computer Science Education from UNO. This online STEAM education master’s program develops your pedagogical skills and content knowledge.
As a certified teacher in Nebraska, this online STEAM education graduate program leads to an IT supplemental endorsement. Students may choose from such electives as:
- Biology education research methods
- Digital citizenship
- Technology for creative and critical thinking
- Trends and teaching strategies in science education
You can train to be a visionary leader with the Master of Science in Educational Leadership from UNO. This online education administration master’s program prepares moral and intellectual leaders who create positive change for all students.
With a distinctive metropolitan education orientation, the online education administration graduate program offers concentrations in school administrator and teacher leader. Electives can be selected from such topics as:
- Issues in technology for school leaders
- Essentials of data analysis and presentation
- Issues in identity, culture, and power
- Issues in management for school leaders
You can gain skills in both teaching and technology with the Master of Science in Elementary Education from UNO. This online elementary education master’s program emphasizes diversity and culturally responsive teaching.
Besides learning to design authentic and engaging instruction, you will expand your professional network through the online elementary education graduate program. Electives may be chosen from such topics as:
- Introduction to human rights in P-12 education
- Trauma-informed education
- Multicultural literature for children and youth
- Teaching for social justice
You can learn to teach across many curricular areas with the Master of Science in Secondary Education from UNO. This online secondary education master’s program provides an integrated approach to the modern educational environment.
With an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching practices, the online secondary education graduate program uses sound digital pedagogy. Students may select a concentration to align with their career goals from such areas as:
- English
- Bilingual education
- School library
- Instructional technology leadership
You can master programming for individuals with disabilities with the Master of Science in Special Education from UNO. This online gifted and special education master’s program prepares you to be a reflective scholar, dedicated practitioner, and responsible citizen.
Through both coursework and practical experiences, you develop interpersonal skills to work in collaborative teams. The online special education graduate program offers concentrations in such areas as:
- Dyslexia
- Special education generalist
- Behavior intervention specialist
- Accelerated program for special education
Healthcare
Graduates of the online Bachelor of Science in Gerontology with a concentration in Administration will be well suited for leadership roles in organizations working with the elderly population. Students will learn how to manage aging programs, long-term care facilities, senior housing, and more.
This online Gerontology degree offers in-depth studies of the mental and biological aspects of aging. Students will learn how to be sensitive to issues involving minority populations, psychological issues, and death and dying. Graduates will have the training necessary to form programs and services to meet the needs of older adults.
The online Certificate in Gerontology is designed for students who want to acquire a deeper understanding of the aging processes. This is an ideal credential to add to your existing graduate degree, including professionals in counseling, business, public administration, or social work.
Study:
- Adult development and aging
- Programming for the elderly
- Gerontology
- Health aspects of aging
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology can be completed either individually or in concert with a master’s degree program at the university. Students are able to customize their program, choosing coursework based on their areas of interest. Gerontology academic advisors will assist students with determining the best courses to fit their career objectives. A required gerontology practicum includes 156 hours of real-world experience at a site of the student’s choice.
Recommended classes cover topics such as:
- Socialization of older adults
- Retirement
- Physical and psychological aging
- Perceptions of older people in society
- Programs and services for the elderly
The space in which we live can have a profound effect on our mental health and wellness. This effect is amplified even further in older adults living in long-term care facilities. With a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology concentrating on Interior Design, students will learn about the relationship between an environment and its aging occupants. Students are able to choose the courses that best meet their professional needs with the assistance of a gerontology academic advisor. All students will complete a practicum in an approved elder-care setting.
This online program can benefit professionals in a wide range of fields including:
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Realtors
- Health care workers
- Nursing administrators
- Government services administrators
UNO offers the online MA in Social Gerontology. This degree is designed for students who are seeking a formalized and in-depth understanding of the aging process by either pursuing a thesis or non-thesis option.
Degree requirements include courses in:
- Programs and services for the elderly
- Aging and human behavior
- Research methods
- Applied social gerontology
- Graduate practicum (non-thesis option only)
Psychology & Human Services
Online students of University of Nebraska at Omaha have the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology through a flexible and accessible format. This program is designed to be convenient and flexible for the working adult student. Studies will cover topics including but not limited to:
- Social statistics
- Anthropology
- Research methods
Students may choose between a variety of concentrations within the discipline, including inequality and social justice, health and society, families and inequality, and more. Faculty are the same who teach on-campus, bringing expert knowledge of the fundamental concepts and theories of psychology to the virtual classroom. Develop tools in analysis, critical thinking, empirical research, and more with UNO online.
Earn a Master of Social Work degree online through University of Nebraska at Omaha distance learning. This program trains students to enter today’s marketplace with the knowledge and skills to become highly qualified social workers. Studies will cover topics such as:
- Human behavior
- Social welfare policies
- Social welfare planning
Students will explore methods of advanced community planning, crisis intervention, and other varieties of social work practice from children and families to chemical dependency and elderly. With the help of dedicated faculty, students will become fluent in socially just practices, tackling issues of policy and advocacy on a government level. Advance social work practice in a myriad of professional settings through UNO online.
The Advanced Standing track of the Master of Social Work degree is available online at University of Nebraska at Omaha. This program is designed for students bringing up to 10 years of experience in the social work field to the virtual classroom. Studies will include but are not limited to:
- The social environment
- Clinical social work
- Ethnic diversity
Students will explore methods of advanced community planning, crisis intervention, and other social work practices including work with children and families, the chemically dependent, and the elderly. With the help of dedicated faculty, students will become fluent in socially just practices, tackling issues of policy and advocacy on a government level. Advance social work practice in a variety of professional settings through UNO online.
University of Nebraska at Omaha offers an online Post-Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to the working adult student. This program is designed to complement this ABA MS program, or for those who currently possess a Masters or PhD degree. Coursework covers topics including but not limited to:
- Interventions
- Ethics and Law
- Research designs
Online courses require a weekly synchronous meeting, allowing for a more personalized experience between professors and peers. With additional coursework and supervised fieldwork students may qualify to become Board Certified in Behavior Analysis. Advance knowledge in the ABA field applicable to a variety of human services and psychological fields through UNO online.