Protective Services, General

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Topics of Study

This major focuses on specific aspects of protective services not listed elsewhere, such as criminal science, terrorism/counterterrorism operations, and homeland security. You will take some general courses in the field of protective services and a number of highly specialized courses in the specific subject area.

Degrees

• A certificate or associate degree prepares you to work in a specific area of protective services, or transfer to a four-year college.
• A bachelor's degree offers more in-depth education in specific subject areas.
• A graduate with a degree in this major prepares you to work in the areas of security prevention, corrections, education, or law enforcement.