Programs in Criminology & Justice Studies

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Criminal Justice and Criminology offers students both a comprehensive applied knowledge of criminal justice and the benefits of a well-rounded liberal arts education. We not only familiarize students with the causes of crime and the workings of the criminal justice system, but we also teach students how to apply this knowledge to grapple with complex social problems in our rapidly changing world, through the development of critical thinking and communication skills.

• Bachelor of Science
  Beyond the general major, students may also elect to enhance their degree by specializing in one of the following areas of concentration:
  • Corrections 
  • Crime & Mental Health
  • Homeland Security
  • Police
• Accelerated BS to MS in Criminal Justice and Criminology
• A minor in criminal justice is also offered.

The School of Criminology and Justice Studies Master's degree program offers courses in two formats: on-campus and online. Students may take courses in either format or a combination of the two. Requirements are the same for all course formats.

• Master of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Master of Arts in Security Studies
• Master of Science in Security Studies

The doctoral degree at UMass Lowell is an interdisciplinary, research-oriented degree. The program is designed to provide a theoretically grounded, methodologically sophisticated and statistically rigorous education. As such, the curriculum provides for a sequence of courses in theory, methodology and statistics.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology and Criminal Justice

The graduate program offers 12-credit certificates that are designed to meet the diverse needs of criminal justice professionals:

• Domestic Violence Prevention 
• Forensic Criminology 
• Leadership & Policy Development 
• Security Studies
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
• Victim Studies

For the latest admission requirements and course of study, please visit the UMass Lowell online academic catalog.