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

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
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 Steps	Meet 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)