Protective Services Operations
A program focusing on the principles and techniques of providing physical security protection to clients in various environments and situations. Includes instruction in security intelligence and information resources, operations planning and surveying, operations security, weapons and explosives, defense and offense techniques, security and surveillance systems, communications systems, perimeter and access control, weapons of mass destruction, contingency planning, crowd control, cover and evacuation, combat and vehicle techniques, and applicable legal and administrative responsibilities.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 7 institutions across the United States, with a total of 215 degrees awarded annually.
Certificates Below Bachelor's
52
certificates awarded
Associate Degrees
5
degrees awarded
Other Awards
158
awards given
Top Schools for Protective Services Operations
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triton College River Grove, IL | 144 |
| 2 | Elgin Community College Elgin, IL | 20 |
| 3 | Pioneer Technology Center Ponca City, OK | 18 |
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | 12 |
| 5 | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian San Sebastian, PR | 9 |
| 6 | EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan San Juan, PR | 6 |
| 7 | South College Knoxville, TN | 6 |