Security and Protective Services

Security personnel often work in public buildings such as museums or art galleries to protect paintings and exhibits by inspecting people and packages entering and leaving the building. In factories, laboratories, government buildings, data processing centers, and military bases, security officers protect information, products, computer codes, and defense secrets and check the credentials of people and vehicles entering and leaving the premises.

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Continuing Education

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
- Blackhawk Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Studies AAS
- Fox Valley Technical College
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  Asset Protection AAS
  
  Criminal Justice AAS
  
  Cybersecurity Specialist AAS
- Gateway Technical College
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  Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Academy TD
- Lakeshore Technical College
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  Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement AAS
  
  Criminal Justice 720 Embedded Academy TD
  
  Security and Corrections TD
- Madison College
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  Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement AAS
- Nicolet Area Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Studies AAS
  
  Corrections Specialist TD
- Northcentral Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Studies AAS
  
  Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 Academy TD
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Professional Studies AAS
  
  Criminal Justice Law Enforcement AAS
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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  Security Operations TD
- Western Technical College
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  Criminal Justice Studies AAS
- Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
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University of WI System Campuses
- UW-Eau Claire
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- UW-Madison
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- UW-Milwaukee
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- UW-Oshkosh
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- UW-Parkside
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- UW-Platteville
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  Forensic Investigation B
  
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- UW-Superior
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Wisconsin Private Colleges & Universities
- Carroll University
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- Carthage College
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- Concordia University Wisconsin
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- Edgewood College
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- Lakeland College
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- Marian University
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- Marquette University
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- Mount Mary College
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- Viterbo University
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Blackhawk Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Southwest Tech Criminal Justice Studies

Sample Career Plan

Secondary

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts I

Math

Algebra I

Science

Earth or Life or Physical Science

Social Studies / Sciences

State History Civics

Career and Technical Courses

Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts II

Math

Geometry

Science

Biology

Social Studies / Sciences

U.S. History Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice I

Information Technology Applications

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts III

Math

Algebra II

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

World History Economics

Career and Technical Courses

Criminal Justice II

Introduction to Security and Protective Services

English / Language Arts

English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading

Math

Statistics or other math course

Science

Physics or Forensic Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Careers in Security and Protective Services

Business Management

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English / Language Arts	English/ Language Arts I	English/ Language Arts II	English/ Language Arts III	English/ Language Arts IV Technical Reading
Math	Algebra I	Geometry	Algebra II	Statistics or other math course
Science	Earth or Life or Physical Science	Biology	Chemistry	Physics or Forensic Science
Social Studies / Sciences	State History Civics	U.S. History Psychology	World History Economics	Sociology
Career and Technical Courses	Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Careers	Criminal Justice I Information Technology Applications	Criminal Justice II Introduction to Security and Protective Services	Careers in Security and Protective Services Business Management

Post Secondary

English / Language Arts

English Composition English Literature

Math

Algebra

Science

Chemistry

Social Studies / Sciences

American Government Psychology

Career and Technical Courses

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Communications Security and Protection Systems

English / Language Arts

Speech/ Oral Communication

Math

Computer Applications

Science

Biological Science Physics

Social Studies / Sciences

American History Sociology

Career and Technical Courses

Ethics and Legal Responsibilities

Crime Prevention and Security Strategies

Security Applications

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Political Science Geography Economics

Career and Technical Courses

English / Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies / Sciences

Career and Technical Courses

Complete Security and Protective Services Major (4-Year Degree Program)

	Year 13	Year 14	Year 15	Year 16
English / Language Arts	English Composition English Literature	Speech/ Oral Communication
Math	Algebra	Computer Applications
Science	Chemistry	Biological Science Physics
Social Studies / Sciences	American Government Psychology	American History Sociology	Political Science Geography Economics
Career and Technical Courses	Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security Communications Security and Protection Systems	Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Crime Prevention and Security Strategies Security Applications		Complete Security and Protective Services Major (4-Year Degree Program)