Under the leadership of Professor James Forest, the online M.A. in Security Studies: Homeland Defense was ranked #6 of “The 25 Best Online Master in Homeland Security Degree Programs” by TheBestSchools.org.
The ranking factors academic excellence, course offerings, faculty strengths and reputation, including reputation for online degree programs.
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Researchers Win $1M for Sex Offender Tracking Study
NBC News: ISIS: Why Are Americans Prone to Radicalization?
Eagle-Tribune: UMass Lowell to Receive $2M for Terrorism Studies
Terrorism Center Selected to Receive Research Awards
The School of Criminology & Justice Studies has earned over $6 million in research grants this year.
C&JS works closely with the following research center: