Gainful Employment Disclosure
Purpose: This curriculum is intended to meet the educational needs of security personnel who seek formal education and training in physical security and industrial security methods and techniques; experienced practitioners who wish to extend and expand their knowledge and skills; and persons exploring the security field as a career alternative. This certificate is applicable toward the two-year Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Administration of Justice.
| One Year |
Credits |
| 1st Semester |
| ADJ |
255 |
Security Management |
3 |
| 1ADJ |
|
ADJ Elective |
3 |
| 2ENG/CST |
|
ENG/CST Elective |
3 |
| Total |
|
9 |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3 |
|
General Elective |
1-3 |
| ADJ |
159 |
Physical Security |
3 |
| ADJ |
256 |
Information Security or ADJ 157 Computer Security |
3 |
| Total |
|
7-9 |
| Total credits for the Security Management Career Studies Certificate=16-18 |
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.
1 Select one from the following: ADJ 150, ADJ 228, or ADJ 234.
2 The ENG/CST requirement may be met by ENG 111 or other ENG courses approved by your advisor, or by CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227 or 229.
3 Elective must be chosen with advisor's approval.
