The School of Criminology and Justice Studies at UMass Lowell focuses on emerging issues confronting the criminal justice system.
Why Study Criminology and Criminal Justice at UMass Lowell?
Students explore issues including violence and victims, justice-involved mental health populations, police innovations, data-driven practice and national security. The school is a leader in the use of innovative technologies, and offers cutting edge programs both on campus and online. Graduates of our programs understand the facts and concepts of criminal justice, but, more importantly, how to apply this knowledge to related social problems and changing situations. The development of critical thinking, communication skills and the ability to conceptualize ideas is reflected in our curriculum, which provides students with a balanced presentation of the issues of the field.
Criminal Justice Programs & Research
Meet Our Students
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UMass Lowell doesn’t just talk about real-world experience; it is real-world experience.
Sarah Herrick’s studies and many internships prepared her for a job working with troubled teens.
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UMass Lowell students are fighting terrorism with information, and their project is getting national attention.
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Neil Shortland of the Center for Terrorism and Security Studies has won a $531,000 grant to study military decision-making jointly with HEROES, the Army’s Natick Soldier Center and researchers at Tufts University and the University of Liverpool.
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A Lowell firefighter and two other veterans trying to join the fire department are taking advantage of the new Master of Public Administration program to learn skills that will help them advance in the department.
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Honors students are learning about the hero’s quest in a new film and literature class, A Call to Adventure, and preparing to become the heroes of their own adventurous lives.