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Program Overview

Criminal Justice

Private Security & Loss Prevention Certificate


Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/criminal-justice
Degree: Certificate
Plan 25CG

This certificate program in private security and loss prevention provides the foundational knowledge for entry-level employment in the fields of private security and loss prevention. The certificate is designed for students looking for additional coursework to broaden their workplace expertise or those seeking employment in entry-level positions immediately upon graduation from the College of Lake County.

Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

15 Credits

Code

Title

Hours

course

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

course

Introduction to Policing

3

course

Introduction to Private Security

3

course

Report Writing

3

course

Principles of Criminal Investigation

3

Total Hours for Certificate

15

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact faculty member Christopher Utecht at (847) 543-2944, Javier Alonso at (847) 543-2468, Jennifer Hulvat at (847) 543-2574 or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.