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Degree Pathway, Master of Science in Security Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Spring 2024 and Beyond
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Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Security Studies, Critical Infrastructure Protection
For student entering Spring 2024 and beyond.
All programs are 30 credits, consisting of 6 core courses (18 credits) and 4 electives (12 credits).
Core Courses
Course number
Course Name
Credits
Total
18
CRIM.5750
Contemporary Security Studies
3
CRIM.5780
Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice
3
CRIM.6680
Scientific and Technical Dimensions of National Security
3
CRIM.5910
Research Design
3
CRIM.6990
Security Studies Capstone Research Paper
3
CRIM.5790
Critical Infrastructure Protection
3
Electives for Critical Infrastructure Protection (choose 5)
Course number
Course Name
Credits
Total
12
CIVE.5110
Inspection and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure
3
CIVE.5415
Hazmat Transportation
3
ENVS.5810
Understanding the Massachusetts Contingency Plan
3
CRIM.5700
Crisis and Emergency Management
3
CRIM.5900
Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
3
CRIM.6580
Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity
3
CRIM.6640
Weapons of Mass Destruction
3
CRIM.5730
Threat Assessment and Risk Management
3
CRIM.5660
Transportation System Security and Safety
3
PUBH.6161
Exposure and Risk Assessment
3
MSIT.5140
Systems Security and Auditing
3
CRIM.5740
Overview of Homeland Security
3
CRIM.7100
Advanced Research in Terrorism
3
Total credits: 30
Last updated 6/18/24
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