Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of academic programs, including online and professional studies.

Programs

• By Location: Programs are available on campus and online.
• By Program Level:
  • Associate's and Bachelor's degrees
  • Master's degrees
  • Doctoral and Post Master's Certificates
• Professional Training: Non-credit training is available in areas such as AI, Plastics, Project Management, and more.
• By Subject: Programs are offered in various subjects, including:
  • Business, Finance, and Economics
  • Criminal Justice and Security Studies
  • Cybersecurity
  • Education
  • Engineering/Engineering Technology
  • English and Liberal Arts
  • Health Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology

Course Description

A specific course, Sexual Abuse: Dynamics, Responses, and Prevention, is offered in the Spring 2026 semester.

Course Details

• Course No: CRIM.6420
• Course Status: Registration Closed
• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: SS, NO COST
• Credits: 3
• Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Ryan Shields
• Materials: No cost course materials available

When Offered and Tuition

• Online Course: The course is offered online.
• 2026 Spring: January 20 to April 5
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1830
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Forensic Criminology
• M.A. in Criminal Justice

Academic Policies

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this catalog. However, the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies reserves the right to implement new rules and regulations and to make changes of any nature to its program, calendar, procedures, standards, degree requirements, academic schedules, locations, tuition, and fees. Whenever possible, appropriate notice of such changes will be given before they become effective.