Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a range of programs for students.

Program Details

• The program in Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism is a graduate-level course that examines a broad spectrum of terrorist groups and counterterrorism responses in over a dozen countries.
• This comparative analysis helps students develop an understanding of patterns and trends within political violence and the many different policies and strategies adopted by governments in response to terrorist threats.

Course Description

The course covers topics including radicalization, tactics, financing, targeting behavior, malevolent creativity, disengagement, and de-radicalization.

Prerequisites, Notes, and Instructor

• Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
• Core Codes: SS
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: James Forest

When Offered and Tuition

• Online Course
• 2026 Spring: Jan 20 to May 09
• Course Level: Graduate
• Tuition: $1830
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs

• M.A. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Security Studies: Critical Infrastructure Protection Concentration
• Graduate Certificate in Security Studies
• M.A. in Security Studies: Homeland Defense Concentration
• M.A. in Security Studies: International Security Concentration
• Graduate Certificate in Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies

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.