多学科研究学士学位（BMS）为学生提供了学习广泛的跨学科研究课程的机会，而不必遵循具有远见的专业。作为一项个性化的学习计划，与传统的本科专业相比，BMS强调广泛的学习经验和更广阔的视野。学生专注于跨学科主题，时间段，问题集，专业化或知觉，而这些学科目前尚无法通过既定专业获得。BMS学生没有未成年人。BMS学位鼓励学生根据自己的个人和专业兴趣和需求量身定制学习。该学位为学生提供了基本技能的知识，这些技能足以胜任表达自己，创造性思维，解决问题以及理解人与环境的性质和功能。
U.S. national security relies on highly qualified experts able to predict and respond to threats to the nation and our communities. UTEP's unique online program prepares students to work in homeland security and other intelligence agencies, the armed forces, law enforcement or other cybersecurity careers. Graduates with a B.A. in Security Studies often pursue careers in federal law enforcement, the intelligence community, private security companies or the military. Many work for government agencies including the CIA, Department of Homeland Security, FBI and National Security Agency. Graduates may go on to earn a master's degree in security studies, intelligence studies or defense and strategic studies.