Study Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Private Security at De Anza College in the USA, Social Sciences and Humanities Division

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Private Security provides a compressed, minimum foundational education required for an individual’s career pathway into the private security field. The emphasis is on courses needed to apply for entry-level positions. The courses offer exposure to patrol and justice procedures.Upon completion, students will be able toIdentify the responsibilities of each component of the criminal justice systemIdentify and analyze ethical standards and unethical conduct that are unique to the criminal justice professionConstruct a professional report of a crime utilizing report criteria

Which department am I in?

Social Sciences and Humanities Division

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$10,224.00 per year

Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$10,224.00 per year

Tuition and fees (based on a minimum of 12 units per quarter at USD $284 per unit, effective July 1, 2026.); Estimated cost for books and supplies - USD $1,500

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

15/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

De Anza College

21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.,

Cupertino,

California,

95014, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Upload an official school transcript. Students must be 18 years old to attend college. Students who are younger than 18 (but at least 16 before first day of classes) can attend with proof of secondary/high school completion or the equivalent. All documents must be in English or officially translated into English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.