Southwestern College – Bachelor of Science Degree in Security Management With the increasing need for security in a changing world, security professionals with expertise in all aspects of security management and operational administration will be in demand. Southwestern College Professional Studies offers a bachelor of science in Security Management that touches on a wide range of security issues, including homeland security, anti-terrorism, corporate security, and other venues. Security professionals will enable private and public organizations to strengthen existing security measures and initiate policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure working environment, as well as to prevent or limit organizational losses. Security Management is offered completely online. All courses are 6 weeks in length. Core Courses SMGT 311 Introduction to Security SMGT 315 Physical Security SMGT 320 Information Security SMGT 321 Homeland Security Fundamentals SMGT 411 Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention SMGT 415 Legal Aspects of Security SMGT 420 Emergency Planning SMGT 424 Terrorism-Motivations and Adversaries HRD 210 Entrance Seminar (1 credit hour) ENG 420 Business and Administrative Communication BQM 427 Professional Communication and Presentation BUS 337 Business Ethics BUS 445 Management Decision Making LAS 499 Responsibility for the Future BQM 425 Research Project Electives Courses SMGT 331 Security Administration SMGT 335 Security Investigation Techniques SMGT 340 Fire Protection Systems SMGT 430 Contemporary Issues in Security Management SMGT 435 Industrial Espionage SMGT 316 Agri-Terrorism BUS 328 Organizational Behavior BQM 320 Organizational Leadership All classes are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated. Admission Requirements Entering students must have earned at least 30 college credits from previous college coursework or ACE evaluated military training, a GPA of 2.0, and have three years of
work experience. Transfer hours accepted for Professional Studies admittance should include English Composition I and II, and mathematics (college algebra preferred). These courses may be considered in transfer or completed at Southwestern College. Contact an advisor to evaluate your options. Southwestern College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, phone (312) 263-0456, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. For more information contact: Kelley Krahn Program Representative 2040 S. Rock Rd. Wichita, KS 67207 888-684-5335 ext 124 E-mail: online@sckans.edu www.southwesterncollege.org Additional Information: www.sckans.edu/ps/majors/secmgmt.html or www.sckans.edu/online/secmgmt.html Additional Phone: Update: 2/21/07
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