Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management
Program Description
Program Requirements
Course ID |
Course Title |
|---|---|
| GEN300 |
Skills for Professional Development
This course examines the skills necessary for successful critical thinking, teamwork, research, and communication. The course is designed to aid adult learners in acquiring and improving the core competencies that are necessary at the University of Phoenix. Students will examine their reasons for returning to school, and develop strategies for achieving educational goals in school, work, and personal settings. Students will also be introduced to the University library and learn how to access its resources successfully. Credits: 3 |
| SEC310 |
Introduction to Organizational Security and Management
This course is an overview of the principles of security management and the consequences of failure to adequately protect business assets. The course includes an introduction to loss prevention and risk management. It provides an overview of the contingencies that influence modern security management, such as technology, legal issues, ethics, vulnerability assessments, criminal and terrorist activity, and interagency cooperation. The course also introduces various security specializations including corporate, academic, transportation, and government. Credits: 3 |
| SEC320 |
Survey of Security Specializations
This course identifies and contrasts the benefits of proprietary and contract security operations and introduces the student to a variety of security specializations. It also examines the purposes, objectives, procedures, risks, and types of organizations associated with the respective specializations. Credits: 3 |
| CIS319 |
Computers and Information Processing
This course introduces the fundamentals of computer systems and the role of information processing in today's business environment. An overview is presented of information systems, systems development, operating systems and programming, database management, networking and telecommunications, and the Internet. Credits: 3 |
| MGT431 | Human Resource Management |
| SEC340 |
Criminology and the Criminal Justice System
This course identifies various types of criminal activity and provides the student with an understanding of the causes of criminal behavior and the societal response to crime. It also identifies and discussed the various elements of the American criminal justice system. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, GEN101 |
| SEC360 |
Interpersonal Communications
This course prepares the student to communicate effectively in written and verbal form. It provides principles for effective investigative reporting and incident documentation as well as techniques for interviewing and understanding verbal and non-verbal communication. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, GEN101 |
| SEC390 |
Organizational Behavior and Management
This course encompasses the study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings, with special emphasis on those that are security-oriented. Management methods for organizational processes and change are presented along with leadership applications. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, GEN101 |
| SEC370 |
The Administration Process
This course provides the student with an understanding of the various elements of a program budget; the process of budget development, justification and presentation; and principles of contract preparation. Special emphasis is given to these processes, procedures and practices in relation to security-oriented environments. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MGT431, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, SEC390, GEN101 |
| SEC330 |
Industrial Safety
This course provides the student with an overview of safety issues that could be experienced by security personnel as first responders in various work environment emergencies. It includes a review of OSHA, EPA and Fire Code safety regulations and provides methods for identifying and correcting environmental risk factors related to hazardous materials, fire and other potential safety hazards. The course is also intended to provide the student with knowledge that will assist with the initial response to and investigation of work related accidents. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, GEN101 |
| SEC350 |
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Security Management
This course examines legal, regulatory, ethical, and policy issues that influence the work performance of security personnel and it also discusses the potential consequences of noncompliance for individuals and institutions. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, GEN101 |
| SEC400 |
Threat and Vulnerability Management
This course prepares students to conduct comprehensive threat assessments with respect to physical facilities, personnel, equipment or operating systems and enables students to evaluate and manage vulnerabilities in terms of potential threats. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, SEC350, GEN101 |
| SEC430 |
Principles of Investigation
Investigation of criminal activity, employment applicant backgrounds and internal organizational issues are an integral part of the security manager's responsibilities. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the principles and techniques of investigation. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, SEC350, SEC400, GEN101 |
| SEC440 |
Security of Information Systems and Technology
This course provides the student with an understanding of the security issues associated with computer network systems. The course also identifies security measures that are intended to protect the software, hardware and data associated with computer systems and include practices that security professional can employ to harden their organization's information systems against attack. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CIS319, COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, SEC350, GEN101 |
| SEC410 | Physical Security |
| SEC420 |
Personal Security
This course provides the student with an understanding of the procedures, techniques and technology associated with the protection of executives, employees, customers, and the general public from intentional harm, accidents, and naturally occurring emergencies. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: COMM215, GEN300, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC340, GEN101 |
| SEC450 | Global Security Issues |
| SEC460 | Terrorism |
| SEC470 | Homeland Security and Interagency Response |
| SEC480 |
Capstone Course
This is the capstone course for Organizational Security and Management undergraduate program. The course provides students with the opportunity to integrate and apply specific program knowledge and learning in a comprehensive manner with regard to the areas of risk and threat assessment, physical, personal, and information system(s) security, emergency and critical incident response, and organizational administration and management. Students will evaluate and demonstrate their professional growth with the development of an effective organizational security plan. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: CIS319, COMM215, GEN300, MGT431, MTH209, SEC310, SEC320, SEC330, SEC340, SEC350, SEC360, SEC370, SEC390, SEC400, SEC410, SEC420, SEC430, SEC440, SEC450, SEC460, SEC470, GEN101 |
