Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:	6/3/2004
Implementation Date:	6/30/2004
Last Updated:	11/16/06

Technical Certificate of Credit

þInstitutionally Developed College: Albany technical College

Program Name:	Private Security Specialist
Major Code:	PVS1
CIP Code:	430109
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0740 / Criminal Justice Technology
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Ed Barnes

Program Description

The Private Security Certificate is designed to provide skills training to individuals interested in a law enforcement related career. This certificate will provide entry level skills training in the private security industry through basic psychology cultural diversity, incident/report writing and medical facility security.

Curriculum
Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice Technology	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CRJ 121	Introduction to Private Security	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CRJ 122	Retail Security and Storage Protection	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CRJ 140	Cultural Perspectives for law Enforcement	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CRJ 160	Private and Industrial Security Services	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CRJ 180	Hospital Security	4	0	0	4	4	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		29	0	0	29	29

Admission Requirement
Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		Asset
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	0
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
If yes, explain:

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Posted: 12/06/06