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 numberCourse NameCredits
Total18
CRIM.5750Contemporary Security Studies3
CRIM.5780Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice3
CRIM.6680Scientific and Technical Dimensions of National Security3
CRIM.5910Research Design3
CRIM.6990                            Security Studies Capstone Research Paper3
CRIM.5790Critical Infrastructure Protection3
Electives for Critical Infrastructure Protection (choose 5)
Course numberCourse NameCredits
Total12
CIVE.5110Inspection and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure3
CIVE.5415Hazmat Transportation3
ENVS.5810Understanding the Massachusetts Contingency Plan3
CRIM.5700Crisis and Emergency Management3
CRIM.5900Descriptive and Inferential Statistics3
CRIM.6580Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity3
CRIM.6640Weapons of Mass Destruction3
CRIM.5730Threat Assessment and Risk Management 3
CRIM.5660Transportation System Security and Safety3
PUBH.6161Exposure and Risk Assessment3
MSIT.5140Systems Security and Auditing3
CRIM.5740Overview of Homeland Security3
CRIM.7100Advanced Research in Terrorism3


Total credits: 30

Last updated 6/18/24