Private Security Certificate
18 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0243
This 18 credit-hour certificate program is designed to serve the needs of individuals who want the core education the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice program offers. Upon completion, students will be prepared and certified to seek entry level employment positions in the private security field, which include but are not limited to: security officers, loss prevention officers, private inspectors, and private detectives.
Completion of the Private Security Certificate also allows students to obtain certification through the state of Illinois as a security officer or private investigator (PERC Certification).
Code | Title | Hours |
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Courses for a Certificate | ||
LAE 101 | Introduction To Criminal Justice | 3 |
LAE 122 | Police Operations | 3 |
LAE 135 | Forensics I | 3 |
LAE 221 | Criminal Law | 3 |
LAE 235 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
LAE 275 | Security Guard Training | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |