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Criminology Security Studies (CRT.CSS)

The Criminology Security Studies certificate program will prepare students for career opportunities in the physical security industry. Students will gain knowledge in common core coursework in crime prevention, criminology theory, investigations and criminal law. Additionally, students will receive coursework in such topics as loss prevention, security and the protection of facilities. Graduates of this program would find employment in criminal justice, private security and corporations.

The Criminology Security Studies is stackable with Lake Land College (AA.CJS) as well as Law Enforcement (AAS.LE).

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

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First Year
First Semester

CORECJS-152

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECJS-156

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECSS-150

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECJS-249

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECSS-151

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECJS-160

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECJS-200

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECJS-250

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECSS-230

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORECSS-231

Credit Hours: 3.00

CORE--- ---

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	CJS-152	Criminal Investigation I CJS-152 Criminal Investigation I Focuses on the fundamentals of investigation, crime scene applications, and investigative techniques and procedures. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the theory and practicality of investigation from crime scene to courtroom. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CJS-156	Criminal Law CJS-156 Criminal Law A study of the concept of social order, examining criminal law. Crime is defined and examined as is criminal responsibility, mental state, physical act and other fundamental legal doctrines. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CSS-150	Intro to Private Security CSS-150 Intro to Private Security This course covers the development, role, responsibility, limitations and liabilities of the private security industry. It covers the importance private security professionals building relationships with law enforcement and representatives of the legal system. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CJS-249	Crime Prevention CJS-249 Crime Prevention This course covers crime prevention programs that can be implemented by police departments, citizens and other community stakeholders. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CSS-151	Intro to Loss Prevention CSS-151 Intro to Loss Prevention This course covers issues related to internal and external theft that affect all private and public operations with focus on retail businesses. Examines and evaluates major loss prevention programs used by security operations and retail security. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0
Second Semester
CORE	CJS-160	Criminal Evidence and Procedure CJS-160 Criminal Evidence and Procedure Focuses on the application of Constitutional law. Procedural responsibilities of the police as they apply to the constitutional rights of the individual will be emphasized. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CJS-200	Liability in Criminal Justice CJS-200 Liability in Criminal Justice This course explores civil and criminal liability within the criminal justice system. Areas prone to liability are examined, and best practices that minimize those liabilities are discussed. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CJS-250	Criminology CJS-250 Criminology This course analyzes criminological theories. Crime in relation to physical and psychological factors, to cultural areas, to the family and to other social institutions will be examined. Consideration is given to professional crime and white collar crime. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CSS-230	School and Campus Security CSS-230 School and Campus Security This course explores risk management and emergency management protocols, threat assessment process, and crisis/recovery measures in schools. It explores preparedness for managing everyday security issues in schools while planning for high-impact scenarios, including terrorism and active-shooter and mass-casualty incidents. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CSS-231	Institutional & Industrial Security CSS-231 Institutional & Industrial Security Emphasizes prevention of security problems and the promotion and observance of effective security measures to protect lives, property and proprietary information. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	CJS-1xx	Criminal Justice Internship CJS-1xx Criminal Justice Internship	3.0
	Semester Totals		18.0

Total Program Hours

33.0

Suggested Electives
CORE	CJS-104	Criminal Justice Internship I CJS-104 Criminal Justice Internship I Course Outline	1.0
CORE	CJS-105	Criminal Justice Internship II CJS-105 Criminal Justice Internship II Course Outline	2.0
CORE	CJS-106	Crimiinal Justice Internship III CJS-106 Crimiinal Justice Internship III Course Outline	3.0

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Faculty Contact: David A Chambers234-5310

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU Course offered in summer term only

Criminology Security Studies (CRT.CSS)

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Fall

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