Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Private Security

De Anza College

The A.A. degree in Private Security provides the foundational education required for an individual’s career pathway into the private security field. The courses range from the concepts of criminal law, evidence, investigations and reporting to patrol procedures and criminology.Upon completion, students will be able toIdentify the components of the criminal justice system and describe how each is fundamental to criminology proceduresIdentify the elements of a crime based on a factual situationConstruct a professional report of a crime utilizing report criteria

Social Sciences and Humanities Division