Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Security Studies, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Security
For students entering Summer 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.6640 | Weapons of Mass Destruction | 3 |
Electives for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Security (choose 4)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | |
| CRIM.5700 | Crisis and Emergency Management | 3 |
| CRIM.7100 | Advanced Research in Terrorism | 3 |
| EECE.5410 | Introduction to Biosensors | 3 |
| MLSC.6130 | Infectious Disease* | 3 |
| PUBH.5750 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| RADI.5010L | Radiological Safety and Control I* | 3 |
| RADI.5020L | Radiological Safety and Control II* | 3 |
| RADI.5060 | Nuclear Instrumentation* | 3 |
| RADI.5620 | Radiation Biology* | 3 |
| ENVS.5810 | Understanding the Massachusetts Contingency Plan | 3 |
| CIVE.5415 | Hazmat Transportation | 3 |
*Indicates a course that requires special permission from the instructor before enrolling.
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