Course List
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SEAT 1000 - Intro to Security Administration
and Technology (3 credit hours)
An overview of the scope of the security
industry providing an historical perspective on the development
of the security field with an emphasis on current role
and function. Aspects of protecting people, information
and physical assets are examined. Principles and frameworks
for recognizing security issues and solutions are introduced
within the contexts of contemporary business, government
and public settings.
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SEAT 1100 - Investigation Techniques
(3 credit hours)
This course introduces students
to the different types of security investigations applicable
in a variety of public and private settings. Interviewing
techniques, development of investigative documentation
and observation skills and use of technical resources
for investigative purposes are covered.
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SEAT 1300 - Emergency Planning (3
credit hours)
This
course introduces the student to emergency planning and
management relative to a variety of human and natural
disasters. Tools such as security surveys and audits
are introduced and practiced in application activities.
Students learn to identify and analyze potential disasters,
to provide corrective action and to plan, organize and
implement contingency and recovery programs.
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SEAT 1400 - Security Systems (4 credit
hours)
This
course analyzes various alarm sensors and other devices
used in security alarm systems. Students are introduced
to a variety of alarm systems and applications. A critical
review of alarm devices takes place focusing on purpose
and use, limitations, benefits, environmental restrictions,
response system installation and maintenance requirements.
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SEAT 1500 - Security Management (3
credit hours)
This course
is an overview of principles and issues in security management.
Topics include personnel management,
security planning and evaluation, organizational leadership
and communication, and recruitment and training
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SEAT 1600 - Installation Practices
(4 credit hours)
This
course includes methods for bending, installing and fastening
conduit. Fishing and installation of wires
and cables is practiced in the lab environment. This
course emphasizes low voltage wiring in residential and
commercial buildings and the ULC requirements of protective
wiring, access control systems and video surveillance
systems. Functionality, installation practices and wiring
methods of alarm systems are emphasized.
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SEAT 1700 - Physical and Personnel
Security (3 credit hours)
This course examines principles of both physical and
personnel security. Risk management and vulnerability
assessment are included along with aspects of facility
and environmental architecture, physical security methods,
loss prevention strategies, guard forces and government
public safety infrastructure. Students demonstrate integration
of security components for specific threats.
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SEAT 1900 - Legal Aspects of Security
Administration (3 credit hours)
This course is an overview of important
legal and ethical issues regarding security administration.
Students examine such issues as personnel law and obligations,
contracts, constitutional rights of individuals, legal
liability of security professionals and organizations,
regulatory and legal compliance, and ethical standards.
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SEAT 2200 - Security Intelligence Operations
This course will provide the student with an overview of tactical intelligence acquisition, analysis, and dissemination. The student will learn basic criminal intelligence gathering techniques, and intelligence analysis techniques commonly used in contemporary law enforcement and security agencies. The course provides a hands-on practical approach using real-world examples and case scenarios. Students will conduct surveillance and counter-surveillance operations, learn how to use a dead drop, and how to conduct a first meeting with an informant. Students will learn how, once acquired, information is processed into useable intelligence, and how that intelligence will be stored and disseminated according to DoE and DoD regulations.
SEAT 2400 - Security Systems II (4
credit hours)
T
his course emphasizes specialized security system
applications such as closed circuit television
(CCTV), sound-triggered movement detection technology
and related sensing systems, and card access systems.
Students gain a sound knowledge of system components
related to the security alarm industry. (Prerequisite:
SEAT 1400)
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SEAT 2500 - Security Management II
(3 credit hours)
This course is a continuation of Security
Management I with the student applying principles of
management to security administration. Topics include
personnel management, security planning, regulatory compliance,
organizational leadership and communication. (Prerequisite:
SEAT 1500)
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SEAT 2600 - Special Topics in Security
Administration Technology (1-4 variable credit hours)
This course provides the opportunity for the student
to explore contemporary issues, problems, trends and
controversies in the security field. The course supplements
the core and elective courses in the Security Administration
and Technology curriculum by focusing on issues of current
and special interest. Course may be repeated for credit.
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SEAT 2800 - Professional Practice (3
credit hours)
This course is considered the capstone course of the SEAT Program. Upon completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to take the examination that, if passed with a score of 70% or better, will result in national certification with the International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO) as a Certified Protection Officer (CPO). This certification is recognized throughout the industry as indicative of achievement of the basic skills necessary to be a security professional. There are other certifications available as one progresses through the security industry but the CPO is the basic foundation for all others.
SEAT 2800 covers alarm system fundamentals, field notes and report writing, traffic control, patrol principles, information security, explosive devices and hazardous materials, effective communications, VIP protection, use of the riot baton, basic handgun techniques, use of force, liability issues, and much, much, more. Pellissippi is pleased to partner with IFPO to offer this certification opportunity for our students who will soon be graduating and entering the workforce.
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SEAT 2900 - Internship in Security
Administration and Technology (3 credit hours)
This
course is designed to give students practical work experience
in the public/private/government security field. Individual
conferences are arranged instead of class attendance.
(Prerequisite: Second-year status, minimum of 2.5 GPA
in SEAT courses, consent of instructor.)
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