Fraud, Minor
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The Fraud minor provides instruction to students about the various components of internal controls, the types of security breaches organizations encounter, and the uniqueness of fraud in any organization. Students will also learn about the different types of fraud, and the principles of fraud prevention, detection, and how to assess for fraud. This minor will be of great benefit to any majors. All industries and organizations are susceptible to fraud, and the minor will be relevant to most careers in management, compliance, accounting, security, and administration. Moreover, the Fraud minor introduces students to the knowledge requirements needed to become Certified Fraud Examiners.
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GPA Requirement
Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
- A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses number 300 and above)
- A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.
- Students graduating in December 2015 and thereafter may only use 6 credits from their academic major towards the completion of an academic adviser.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CSS 120 | Introduction to Private Security | 3 |
| CSS 351 | Fraud | 3 |
| CSS 354 | Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention | 3 |
| CSS 360 | Specialized Fraud Schemes | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Physical Security | ||
| Personnel Security | ||
| Corporate Security Law | ||
| Corporate Security Investigation | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
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
MINOR IN FRAUD (80F)
This program is effective as of Summer 2019
Revised 8-2019