<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services is a 13-lesson, online program. Students have the opportunity to take tests online and learn at a flexible pace that fits their lifestyle. The program covers areas like security management, emergency planning, private policing, and more. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, tools, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Security Services should have an interest in security or law enforcement. Though not required, students may have some experience working for a private security agency or related organization. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Security Services consists of 13 comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive introductory notes from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Security Services Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> Security Essentials</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Security System Objectives; Public and Private Police: A Dynamic Interaction</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Fundamentals of Security Management</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Integration of Security Functions; Preparing for Emergencies</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Security in the United States</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Proprietary Security, Careers and Training</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> The Impact of Laws; The Function of Risk Analysis in Security</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Interior and Exterior Security Barriers</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> Emergency Planning and Insurance</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Internal Theft Controls and Personnel Policies</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Transportation and Workplace Security Issues</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td> Retail Security and Terrorism Issues</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Information Security and Other Threats</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services is designed to prepare you for a number of careers in public and private organizations. You will have the opportunity to pursue administrative and managerial positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Banks </li><li>Public organizations </li><li>Private protection agencies </li><li>Retail organizations </li><li>Businesses </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Security Services program may be able to pursue associate's degrees related to security and law enforcement. These programs may prepare students for supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice </li><li>Associate of Security Management </li><li>Associate of Security and Protective Services</li></ul>