Criminal Justice Administration Private Security Certificate

Pathway:

Private Security

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

CJA.PST.CERT (C443C)

Total Program Credits: 10

The Criminal Justice Administration Private Security certificate program is designed for students who wish to specialize in the expanding field of corporate or private security.

(Fall 2021)

Placement Measures

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CJA 115 Professional Skills: Private Security-Basic & Firearm Training

Core Course

3

 
CJA 116 Current Security Problems

Core Course

3

OR
CJA 118 Security Administration

Core Course

3

 
CJA 117 Introduction to Private Security

Core Course

3

HTH 281 First Aid CPR AED

Core Course

1

Total Semester Credits:10
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

Note: CJA 115◊ will meet the requirements outlined in the Private Detective and Private Security Act of 1983. It is approved by the Department of Education and Registration.

See CJA course descriptions.

Chairperson: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)