Program Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Security Studies: Students will develop critical thinking skills necessary to the identification and response of security threats.
• Ethics, Values and Morality in Security Studies: Students will identify, explain and apply principles of ethics, law, values and morality to security-based scenarios and practices.
• Professional Communication in Security Studies: Students will demonstrate ability to clearly articulate plans, strategies, analyses and other field-based communications in oral and written format, including the use of current technologies and media.
• Professional Proficiency in Security Studies: Students will recognize, explain, report and demonstrate current field-based best practices in security management, threat response, and other knowledge/skills/abilities demanded by the field and the impact of technology on security preparedness and implementation.
• Writing Proficiency in Security Studies: Students will practice and apply principles of clear, professional, succinct and straightforward writing.

Related Links

Corporate Security - Organizational Security, BS Program Page

Homeland/Corporate Security Studies Department Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

If you are a Liberal Studies program, please click here for your Curriculum Guide.

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Major GPA: 2.0 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher

Summary*

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Rock Studies Requirements		42
Other Basic Requirements		0-3
Computer Competency		0-3
Major/Concentration Requirements		60
Electives		18

* 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 Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
The Rock
SUBJ 139	University Seminar 1	3
ENGL 102	Critical Writing	3
ENGL 104	Critical Reading	3
MATH 117	Quantitative Reasoning	3
Select one of the following:		3
COMM 200	Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
PHIL 110	Ethics and Civil Discourse
POLS 235	Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal		15
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits		3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits		3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits		3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
SCI 101	Science of Life	3
Physical Sciences Inquiry
SCI 102	Understanding the Physical World	3
Subtotal		15
Thematic Thread
Select 12 Credits 2		12
Total Hours		42

1	Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.
2	From at least 3 categories; no more than 6 credits from one department; 6 credits must be 300-level or above.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following:		0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
ACSD 110	Beginning Algebra
Total Hours		0-3

Computer Competency

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following:		0-3
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution:
CPSC 100	Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts
CPSC 110	Computer Concepts
CPSC 130	Introduction to Computing and Programming
PE 202	Technology for Wellness
Total Hours		0-3

Major/Concentration Requirements

• 30 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
• 30 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
ACCT 209	Financial Accounting 1	3
BUSA 340	Legal Environment of Business 1	3
CSS 120	Introduction to Private Security 2	3
CSS 351	Fraud 2	3
CSS 352	Law & Ethics in the Workplace 2	3
CSS 354	Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention 2	3
CSS 430	Corporate Security Law 2	3
CSS 440	Corporate Security Investigation 2	3
CSS 460	Corporate Security Capstone 2	3
ENGL 205	Introduction to Professional Writing 1	3
CSLD 251	Leadership Theory 1	3
MIS 265	Management Information Systems 1	3
MIS 301	Practical Computer Security 1	3
Subtotal		39
Organizational Security Concentration
CSS 210	Physical Security 2	3
CSS 240	Security Management 2	3
CSS 300	Personnel Security	3
CSS 320	Security Risk and Emergency Mgmt 2	3
MGMT 351	Organizational Behavior 2	3
Subtotal		15
Major Electives
Select two of the following:		6
ACCT 322	Business Analysis and Decision Making 1
CSS 190	Experimental 2
or CSS 290	Experimental
or CSS 390	Experimental
CSS 195	Workshop 2
or CSS 295	Workshop
or CSS 395	Workshop
or CSS 495	Workshop
CSS 198	Selected Topics in Corporate Security 2
or CSS 298	Selected Topics in Corporate Security
or CSS 398	Selected Topics in Corporate Security
or CSS 498	Selected Topics in Corporate Security
CSS 360	Specialized Fraud Schemes 2
CSS 370	Fraud Law and Report Writing 2
CSS 420	Fraud Examination 2
CSS 450	Internship 2
CSS 490	Independent Study 2
HSS 120	Introduction to Homeland Security 2
HSS 210	Fundamentals of Terrorism 2
INDP 348	Sociology of Organizations 1
CSLD 352	Self Leadership 1
CSLD 353	Teambuilding for Leaders 1
MIS 333	Introduction to Computer Forensics 1
Subtotal		6
Total Hours		60

1	Course counts for 50% of Major but not Major GPA
2	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.

Co-curricular and Experiential Learning

Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:

1. Internships
2. Job Shadowing
3. Security Studies Club
4. Project to End Human Trafficking Club
5. Security Studies Speaker’s Series
6. Department of Homeland/Corporate Security Studies Field Trips and Spring Break Trips

CORPORATE SECURITY (5170)
Concentration in Organizational Security (ORGN)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019
Revised 7-2019
UCC 3.26.2019

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

Recommended Rock Studies Four-Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Fall		Hours
CSS 120	Introduction to Private Security	3
INDS 101	FYRST Seminar	1
ENGL 102	Critical Writing	3
{SUBJ 139}	University Seminar	3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry		3
Humanities Inquiry		3
	Hours	16
Spring
CSLD 251	Leadership Theory	3
ENGL 104	Critical Reading	3
CSS 210	Physical Security	3
MATH 117	Quantitative Reasoning	3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	15
Second Year
Fall
ACCT 209	Financial Accounting	3
ENGL 205	Introduction to Professional Writing 1	3
CSS 240	Security Management	3
Select one of the following:		3
COMM 200	Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
PHIL 110	Ethics and Civil Discourse
POLS 235	Civil Discourse and Democracy
Free Elective		3
Declare a Thematic Thread 2
	Hours	15
Spring
CSS 352	Law & Ethics in the Workplace	3
BUSA 340	Legal Environment of Business	3
MIS 265	Management Information Systems	3
SCI 101	Science of Life	3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	15
Third Year
Fall
CSS 300	Personnel Security	3
CSS 351	Fraud	3
MIS 301	Practical Computer Security	3
SCI 102	Understanding the Physical World	3
Social Science Inquiry		3
Free Elective		3
	Hours	18
Spring
CSS 354	Risk Assessment and Fraud Prevention	3
CSS 430	Corporate Security Law	3
MGMT 351	Organizational Behavior	3
Thematic Thread Requirement		3
Major Elective		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
CSS 440	Corporate Security Investigation	3
CSS 320	Security Risk and Emergency Mgmt	3
Major Elective		3
Thematic Thread Requirement		3
Thematic Thread Requirement		3
	Hours	15
Spring
CSS 460	Corporate Security Capstone	3
Thematic Thread Requirement		3
Major Elective		2-3
Electives		6
	Hours	14-15
	Total Hours**	123-124

1	The prerequisites for ENGL 205 are ENGL 102 & ENGL 104.
2	Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year. Click here to declare a thread.

*	Students are encouraged to take INDS 101 as a Free Elective.

• CS Organizational Security Major requires 60 Credit Hours (36 Core + 9 General + 9 Culture + 6 Electives).
• The number of free electives will depend on Rock Studies courses taken and/or Minor.
• The number of Rock Studies courses will depend on how much overlap there is between major courses and Rock Studies courses.

** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses.  However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year. 

Major Code: 5170
Concentration Code: ORGN
Revised date: 01.28.2021