Security Industry Association and University of Phoenix Partner to Expand Access to Bachelor’s Degrees in Security
November 18 2015 - 10:50AM
Business Wire
Partnership aimed at bolstering talent pipeline
to support growing demands of security industry
University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice
and the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced a
partnership to provide those who have completed a SIA Certified
Security Project Manager (CSPM®) credential with 21 credit hours to
apply toward a Bachelor of Science in Security Management from the
University. The goal of the agreement is to nimbly respond to
industry demands by providing flexibility to security professionals
to upskill and prepare for opportunities in an ever-changing
industry, which is estimated to have a $350 billion annual market
in the United States alone1.
“University of Phoenix is proud to partner with the Security
Industry Association to provide security professionals with
flexible learning options and industry-aligned curriculum that will
further their education and build upon the skills gained through a
CSPM certificate,” said Spider Marks, executive dean for University
of Phoenix College of Security and Criminal Justice.
Security professionals holding CSPM certificates have a minimum
of approximately three years of hands-on project management
experience. However, a survey by the Project Management Institute
found that the majority of CSPM certificate holders in the U.S. do
not have college degrees2.
“The increasing complexity in the security industry has resulted
in expanding demands for educated professionals,” said Donald
Erickson, chief executive officer of the Security Industry
Association, a leading organization advocating for advancement of
the security industry. “This agreement offers seasoned
practitioners who already possess management experience to apply
their practical skills toward a degree that supports their career
enhancement, while also meeting industry needs.”
The agreement between University of Phoenix College of Security
and Criminal Justice and SIA is just one example of a growing list
of strategic initiatives the University is undertaking as it
increases its focus on meeting educational needs within the
security sector. The University recently partnered with ASIS
Foundation to develop the Enterprise Security Competency Model.
This first-of-its-kind model is designed to represent the
competencies that are essential to be prepared for a career in
today’s ever-changing security industry. The U.S. Department of
Labor published the competency model to the Department’s
website.
For more information about the CSPM Certification, visit
http://www.siaonline.org/Pages/Certification/CSPM-Certification.aspx.
To learn more about the degree programs offered through the
College of Security and Criminal Justice or for information on the
University’s educational partnerships, visit
http://www.phoenix.edu/colleges_divisions/criminal-justice.html.
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.
About SIA
The Security Industry Association (SIA)
(http://www.securityindustry.org) is the leading trade association
for electronic and physical security solution providers, with more
than 600 innovative member companies representing more than 350,000
security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security
industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by
advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and
state levels; creating open industry standards that enable
integration; advancing industry professionalism through education
and training; opening global market opportunities; and
collaboration with other like-minded organizations. As a proud
sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, and owner of the
Securing New Ground® conference, SIA ensures its members have
access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled
learning and network opportunities.
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.pdf2
Project Management Institute. Project Management Salary Survey
(2013). Seventh Edition. Page 243
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