Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Arts, Security Studies

All programs are 30 credits consisting of 5 core courses (15 credits) and 5 electives (15 credits).
Core Courses
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
CRIM.5750Contemporary Security Studies3
CRIM.5780Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice3
CRIM.6680Scientific and Technical Dimensions of National Security3
CRIM.5910Research Design3
CRIM.6990Security Studies Capstone Research Paper3

Electives for Industrial and Economic Security (choose 5)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
CRIM.5260Economic Crime3
CRIM.5740Overview of Homeland Security3
CRIM.5700Crisis and Emergency Management3
CRIM.5900Descriptive and Inferential Statistics3
CRIM.6580Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity3
CRIM.6670Advanced Security Studies3
CRIM.5730Threat Assessment and Risk Management 3
CRIM.5660Transportation System Security and Safety3
MGMT.5010Organizational Behavior3
PUBH.5570Toxic Use Reduction3
CIVE.5790Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience3
CIVE.5415Hazmat Transportation3
CRIM.7100Advanced Research in Terrorism3

Other graduate-level electives taken at UMass Lowell or at other campuses of the University of Massachusetts may also count toward the 5 electives, based on approval of the Program Director and Graduate Faculty Group.

Total credits: 30

Last updated 6/27/24