Academic Catalog 2026-2027

Slippery Rock University

Corporate Security, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Organizational Security/Advanced Piloting (CCBC)

Program Learning Outcomes (SRU)

  • Professional Proficiency-Demonstrate skills required of entry level corporate security professionals. (UO 5)
  • Critical Thinking-Identify, evaluate, and mitigate complex security issues. (UO 2)
  • Communication-Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (UO 1)
  • Law and Ethics-Apply legal and ethical principles in solving complex security issues. (UO 8)
  • Professional Skills-Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline. (UO 5)

Program Learning Outcomes (CCBC)

This program trains students in the subject content the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determined is necessary for commercial pilots; and takes students from f irst flight through multi-engine and Certified Flight Instructor ratings.

Related Links

Corporate Security - Organizational Security/Advanced Piloting, BS Program Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA RequiremeNT

Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at CCBC)32-33
Rock Studies 2 Requirements (taken at SRU)12
Advanced Piloting Requirements (taken at CCBC)29
Major/Concentration Requirements (taken at SRU)60

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC)3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC)3
COMM 201Public Speaking (taken at CCBC)3
Select one of the following:3-4
MATH126
Statistics (taken at CCBC)
MATH 130
College Algebra (taken at CCBC)
Subtotal15-16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC)3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
SCI 101Science of Life3
Physical Sciences Inquiry (taken at CCBC)
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC)4
Subtotal16
Additional Rock Studies Requirements (taken at CCBC)
Select the following 13 Credits13
AVIP 120
Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 180
Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 270
Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC)
Total Hours44-45
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements/Concentration

  • 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Major Core Courses:
ACCT 209Financial Accounting3
CSS 120Introduction to Private Security3
CSS 310Organizational Continuity and Resilience3
CSS 351Fraud3
CSS 352Law & Ethics in the Workplace3
CSS 354Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention3
CSS 430Corporate Security Law3
CSS 440Corporate Security Investigation3
CSS 460Corporate Security Capstone3
or CSS 450 Internship
HSS 130Principles of Emergency Management3
HSS 320Protecting Infrastructure and Key Assets3
HSS 350Securing Virtual Infrastructure3
MIS 301Practical Computer Security3
Subtotal39
Organizational Security Concentration
CSS 210Physical Security3
CSS 240Security Management3
CSS 300Personnel Security3
CSS 360Specialized Fraud Schemes3
HSS 260Emergency Management Planning3
Subtotal15
Major Electives
Select two courses in sequence from one of the following areas:6
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Workshop
Selected Topics
Selected Topics
Selected Topics
Selected Topics
Fraud Law and Report Writing
Fraud Examination
Internship
Independent Study
Fundamentals of Terrorism
Terrorist Organizations and Lone Wolves
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Introduction to Computer Forensics
Subtotal6
Total Hours60
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Advanced Piloting Required Coursework Completed at CCBC:
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating 2
AVIP 202Aircraft Engines Theory3
AVIP 204Aircraft Systems Theory3
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II3
AVIP 250Multi-Engine Flight Rating1
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory2
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology3
Select two of the following:4
AVIP 280
Certified Flight Instructor - Airplane
AVIP 285
Certified Flight Instructor - Instruments
AVIP 288
Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine
Total Hours29

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Corporate Security, Bachelor of Science (BS) - Concentration in Organizational Security (5170/ORGN)
ADVANCED PILOTING WITH CCBC (ADVP) /CIM 584
This program is effective as of Spring 2026
Revised 01.05.2026
MOU date: 09.18.2025

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
AVIP 180Instrument Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 7
AVIP 190Instrument Flight Rating (taken at CCBC) 2
WRIT 101English Composition (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 120 Introduction to Private Security 3
SUBJ 139Foundation of Academic Discovery 3
 Hours18
Spring
AVIP 120Foundations and Development of Aviation (taken at CCBC) 3
CIST 100Introduction to Information Technology (taken at CCBC) 3
Select 1 of the following: 3-04
MATH 126
Statistics (taken at CCBC)
MATH 130
College Algebra (taken at CCBC)
HSS 130 Principles of Emergency Management 3
CSS 210 Physical Security 3
 Hours15-16
Second Year
Fall
AVIP 215Commercial Flight Theory (taken at CCBC) 5
AVIP 220Commercial Flight Certification I (taken at CCBC) 3
LITR 210Concepts of Literature (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 240 Security Management 3
SCI 101 Science of Life 3
 Hours17
Spring
AVIP 202Aircraft Engines Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 204Aircraft Systems Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 225Commercial Flight Certification II (taken at CCBC) 3
HSS 350 Securing Virtual Infrastructure 3
CSS 352 Law & Ethics in the Workplace 3
 Hours15
Third Year
Fall
AVIP 250Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC) 1
AVIP 260Human Factors Theory (taken at CCBC) 3
AVIP 270Aerodynamics of Flight (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 310 Organizational Continuity and Resilience 3
CSS 351 Fraud 3
ACCT 209 Financial Accounting 3
 Hours16
Spring
AVIP 275Certified Flight Instructor Theory (taken at CCBC) 2
Select 2 of the following: 4
AVIP 280
Multi-Engine Rating (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 285
Certfied Flight Instructor (taken at CCBC)
AVIP 288
Certified Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (taken at CCBC)
CSS 354 Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention 3
HSS 260 Emergency Management Planning 3
 Hours12
Fourth Year
Fall
METR 140Foundations in Meteorology (taken at CCBC) 4
COMM 201Public Speaking (taken at CCBC) 3
CSS 360 Specialized Fraud Schemes 3
Major Elective 3
 Hours13
Spring
CSS 300 Personnel Security 3
CSS 430 Corporate Security Law 3
CSS 460
Corporate Security Capstone
or Internship
3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
HSS 320 Protecting Infrastructure and Key Assets 3
 Hours15
Fifth Year
Fall
CSS 440 Corporate Security Investigation 3
MIS 301 Practical Computer Security 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Major Elective 3
 Hours12
 Total Hours**133-134