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Private Security & Loss Prevention Certificate (Plan 25CG)

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Award Type

Certificate

Catalog Description

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.

Once the program has been completed, students should be able to:

Identify and define the steps in the legal process and administration of criminal justice in American society, as well as the functions of the police, prosecution, criminal defense, courts, and corrections. (Criminal Justice Process)

Demonstrate knowledge of the history, structure, and function of private security in society

Create various forms of written communication that appropriately attend to audience and purpose, and, when applicable, incorporate and respond to the ideas of others

Total Hours for Completion

15

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