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Ashworth College | Career Diploma - Security Services

Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services program is designed to teach students how to protect others and preserve corporate assets. Read more about Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services program here.

Official Program Name:

Career Diploma in Security Services

About Ashworth College:

Ashworth College offers flexible learning options, including online learning, which allow students to integrate their education into existing family and work responsibilities. The college offers student referral bonuses, alumni savings, military benefits, employer tuition reimbursement, family savings plans, and an interest-free monthly payment program.

Degree Level:

Career Diploma

Program Prerequisites:

Before enrolling in the Career Diploma in Security Services program at Ashworth College, students should have an interest in the security field. They should also enjoy helping others. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old.

Program Description:

Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services program gives students the opportunity to learn how to interface with law enforcement, assess risk, implement access to controls, prepare for disasters and handle emergencies. This program is designed to teach security essentials, security system objectives, security management fundamentals, and security in the United States. Classes are also intended to teach proprietary security, the impact of laws, security barriers, internal theft controls, transportation and workplace security issues, retail security, terrorism issues, and information security. Ashworth College provides students in this program with an illustrated textbook, study guides, and career search and time management guides.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

13 lessons

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Required Courses for a Career Diploma in Security Services:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Ashworth College to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

  • Security Essentials
  • Security System Objectives; Public and Private Police: A Dynamic Interaction
  • Fundamentals of Security Management
  • Integration of Security Functions; Preparing for Emergencies
  • Security in the United States
  • Proprietary Security, Careers, and Training
  • The Impact of Laws; The Function of Risk Analysis in Security
  • Interior and Exterior Security Barriers
  • Emergency Planning and Insurance
  • Internal Theft Controls and Personnel Policies
  • Transportation and Workplace Security Issues
  • Retail Security and Terrorism Issues
  • Information Security and Other Threats

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Furthering Your Education:

Graduates of the Career Diploma in Security Services program at Ashworth College might be interested in pursuing an associate's degree in a security field. This could prepare them for advancement in the security services field.

Associate's degree options include but are not limited to:

  • Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice in Private Security
  • Associate in Security Management
  • Associate in Security Management
  • Associate in Private Security

Career Paths:

Students who complete Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services program could pursue employment in the security industry. They might be responsible for protecting individuals or assets. Employers could include banks, financial firms, government offices, public institutions, museums, health care facilities, industrial facilities, hotels, retail stores, or gaming operations.

Positions that students might be able to pursue include:

  • Armored car guard
  • Gaming surveillance officer
  • Security guard
  • Security officer
  • Security specialist
  • Surveillance agent

Ashworth College does not guarantee employment. Students are responsible for contacting their state about current certification requirements.