Private Security Certificate Program

Certificate Code: AAU-CJ08

This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the private security of individuals, retailers, hospitals and other businesses. Students will learn the essentials of private security through topics such as beginning criminal investigations, technology in criminal justice, interviewing and interrogation, private security and loss prevention.

Required Private Security Certificate Courses

CRJ105: Technology in Criminal Justice (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisites: None

This course provides a framework of information about technology and computers and specifically how they are used by criminals and law enforcement agencies. It examines basic computer concepts and design, networking and information exchange, and then delves into more advanced and crime-specific technologies such as wiretaps, surveillance, and the use of technology in high-tech crimes, disaster response, and police protection. The study of technology is integrated into wider criminal justice themes: its ethical and legal implications; its place in the community based policing model; and how it impacts traditional criminal justice theories.

CRJ130: Introduction to Interviewing in Criminal Justice (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course teaches the fundamentals of effective interviewing, including critical communication skills, interpretation skills, and how to effectively relay information. It is designed to prepare criminal justice students to interview victims and witnesses, collect information from defendants, and communicate effectively with clients regardless of age and cultural differences.

CRJ135: Introduction to Private Security (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course focuses on practical, real-world concepts and applications, while sensitizing students to the complexities and ambiguities involved in private security operations in contemporary society, particularly in regard to its current role in protecting our lives and assets from criminals and terrorists. This course places special emphasis on ethics and professionalism, as well as the need for public law enforcement and private security to work together to solve common problems. It explores particular jobs available in the field, addressing such practical concerns as how one goes about getting a private security job, the necessary skills, and the day-to-day job responsibilities.

CRJ155: Introduction to Loss Prevention (Undistributed Elective)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

In the past few years, security awareness and the need for added business continuity and preparedness considerations has been uniquely highlighted given events such as Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the increase in world terrorist events.  This course explores the breadth and depth of considerations involved in implementing general loss prevention concepts and security programs within an organization. It provides proven strategies to prevent and reduce incidents of loss due to legal issues, theft and other crimes, fire, accidental or intentional harm from employees, as well as the many ramifications of corporate mismanagement. It also covers background investigations, protection of sensitive information, internal threats, and considerations at select facilities.

CRJ210: Criminal Investigations (From A.S. Criminal Justice Degree)

3 Semester Credits
Prerequisite: None

This course teaches students the fundamentals of criminal investigation by examining the processes involved in identifying and arresting criminal suspects, identifying types of crimes, and preparing for court.

CRJ302: Effective Professional Communication (From B.S. Criminal Justice Degree Program)

3 Semester Credits

This course provides an understanding of research and communications in a professional environment. It familiarizes students with the techniques, strategies and forms of writing used in the professional world. This course will increase students’ knowledge of organizational writing and communications including case analysis, data interpretation, problem solving and report writing.

 

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• Criminal Investigations
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• Law Enforcement
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