University of Phoenix Responds to Security Industry Training Needs with New Degree Programs
April 30 2015 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
New security management degrees designed to
address complexities of business risk and crime prevention
The U.S. security industry is a $410 billion annual market, with
millions of jobs that span nearly every sector of the global
economy,1 according to data from ASIS International. Demand and
interest in this field are aligned as 42 percent of working adults
have some level of interest in security-related careers or have
worked in security, law enforcement or other criminal
justice-related fields.2 University of Phoenix® College of Security
and Criminal Justice today introduced two new degree programs in
security management designed to meet the demands of this expanding
industry by providing aspiring professionals with advanced
training. To emphasize the importance of the security industry
alignment, the College also changed its name.
“The increasing complexity in the security industry has resulted
in expanding demands for educated professionals,” said Spider
Marks, executive dean of University of Phoenix College of Security
and Criminal Justice. “University of Phoenix is working closely
with industry leaders to ensure our students are trained to meet
the demands and challenges of the modern security industry. The
curriculum is aligned with industry standards and is designed to
equip job seekers with the education needed to pursue a position in
the security field. Changing our name sends a strong message to the
industry that we’re committed to the security space.”
The Associate of Arts in Security Management will prepare
students to work in loss prevention and asset protection,
specifically in the retail industry. Potential jobs include
surveillance, investigation, loss prevention and asset protection.
Nationally, organized retail crime alone costs the industry $30
billion annually,3 making these positions critical components to
supporting and protecting the U.S. economy.
The Bachelor of Science in Security Management will train
students in risk mitigation and crisis management applicable across
multiple industries, including energy, manufacturing, hospitality
and gaming. This degree will prepare students for jobs in risk
assessment, risk mitigation, crisis management and continuity
planning.
Each degree program has an embedded certificate – Security
Management Asset Protection/Loss Prevention Certificate in the
associate program and Critical Incident Response Certificate in the
bachelor's program to help aspiring professionals specialize in key
areas that matter to employers.
For more information about each of these programs, including
on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who
completed the program and other important information, please visit
phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
For more information about all University of Phoenix programs in
security, visit www.phoenix.edu/security.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all
locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check
with a University Enrollment Representative.
About the College of Security and Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice
continues the University’s original mission when it began serving
working professionals such as police officers more than 30 years
ago. The College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs
that provide the skills needed to develop the next generation of
leaders in the security and criminal justice fields. Students are
supported by faculty members who are experts and leaders in their
fields, and can connect with students and professionals through
online and campus networking opportunities. The College of
Security and Criminal Justice’s Faculty Advisory Council reviews
trends and helps keep curriculum on pace with national and
international market demands. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu/cjs.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working
adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly
changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses,
and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue
career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives.
As a subsidiary of Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: APOL),
University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering
associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs from
campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit
www.phoenix.edu.
1
https://www.asisonline.org/Documents/ASIS%20IOFM%20Executive%20Summary%208.23.13.%20final.pdf
2
http://www.phoenix.edu/news/releases/2014/09/personal-cybersecurity-and-terrorism-top-americans-security-concerns-uopx-survey-finds.html
3
https://nrf.com/sites/default/files/NRF%202014%20ORC%20report%20REV2.pdf
University of PhoenixJennifer Marshall,
847-476-2734Jennifer.marshall@apollo.edu
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