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Education

This page contains information about curricula and courses pertinent to the security professions. The focus is on publicly funded colleges, universities, and their various institutes in the Las Vegas area. As other items related to education become available, they will also be posted on this page.
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Reach your Education Goals in 2010 with an ASIS Foundation Award


2010 ASIS Student Writing Competition

Sponsored by the ASIS Council on Academic Programs in Universities and Colleges and administered by the ASIS Foundation, the ASIS International Student Writing Competition rewards students who conduct research, engage in thoughtful deliberation, and write an academic paper between 3,000 and 6,000 words on an issue relevant to the security and assets protection profession.

The undergraduate winner will receive $1,000, and the graduate winner $1,500. Each winner also receives complimentary registration to one of ASIS' annual events - the ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits, ASIS European Conference, Asia/Pacific Conference, or Middle East Conference. Two students will win Honorable Mention awards of $500 each.

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Click here for Student Writing Application.
 

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Cal State Fullerton Extended Education

Certificate in Corporate Security Management

This program consists of six required courses totaling 70 hours of lecture and discussion. 7.0 Continuing Education Units will be awarded to the certificate graduate.

Most of the courses may be completed online.

Find out more on the program's Web page.

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College of Southern Nevada (CSN)

As the fourth largest two-year college of its kind in the United States and Nevada’s largest institution of higher learning, CSN educates a professional and technology savvy work force that has been the backbone of the state’s dynamic growth and prosperity since 1971 when CSN opened its doors as Clark County Community College with 402 students.

In the last decade, CSN more than doubled its size in student enrollment and full-time faculty. Each semester, CSN registers nearly 40,000 students. Over 1,800 students graduate yearly with associate degrees and certificates of achievement.

The College employs over 2,800 people while operating three main campuses and 11 academic centers and sites in four counties, in a 42,000 square mile area the size of Virginia. The staff includes about 500 full-time faculty (nearly a third with doctorates) and more than 800 part-time instructors in over 125 career fields.

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CSN offers a variety of programs of interest to the security profession. Some of the more traditional courses of study associated with the security industry are listed below.

Associate of Arts (AA) Degrees with emphasis on:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees with emphasis on:

There may be other programs which would be of benefit to those in the security industry. A full list of degree and certificate programs offered by CSN is available here.

The Spring 2010 Class Schedule may be found here.

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

UNLV offers a variety of programs of interest to the security profession. Some of the more traditional courses of study associated with the security industry are listed below.
Department of Criminal Justice
BA and MA

Public Administration
Crisis & Emergency Management
(Executive M.S.)

Harrah Hotel College
Hospitality Management (BS)
Hotel Administration (MS)
Institute for Security Studies

There may be other programs which would be of benefit to those in the security industry. A full list of undergraduate programs offered by UNLV is available here.

A full list of graduate programs offered by UNLV is available here.

The Spring 2010 Class Schedule may be found here.

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UNLV International Gaming Institute


Interview and Interrogation
September 8-9, 2010
8:00AM-5:00PM

Seminar Topics:

  • General overview of how individuals communicate
  • How our communication has changed over time
  • The importance of body language and eye assessing cues in detecting deception
  • Overview of Forensic Statement Analysis
  • Analysis of verbal and written statements
  • Practical exercises to identify important issues in statements
  • Videos utilized to demonstrate multiple issues in detecting deception
  • Active class participation is utilized during the training

Click here for more information.

Click here to register.


Financial Investigative Techniques for Non-Financial Professions
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
2010 - September 13, December 06
2011 - March 16, June 16, September 14, December 8

Seminar Topics:

  • Fundamental Financial Terms
  • Analysis Techniques
  • Interpreting Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Tax Returns for Individuals and Businesses
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Deposit Analysis
  • Reviewing a Business General Ledger

For more information, and to register click here.


Pre-Licensing and Background Investigations
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
2010 - September 14-15, December 07-08
2011 - March 14-15, June 14-15, September 12-13, December 6-7

Seminar Topics:

  • Fundamentals of Financial Investigations
  • Understanding Company Due Diligence Programs
  • Supervising Complex Investigations
  • Investigating Foreign Application
  • Organized Crime in the Gaming Industry
  • More topics
For more information, and to register click here.

Law Enforcement and Criminal Activity
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
2010 - September 16-17
2011 -March 17-18, September 15-16

Seminar Topics:

  • Table Games Cheating
  • Table Games Investigative Strategies
  • Sophisticated Cheating Methods
  • Following the Money (Money Laundering)
  • Race and Sports Book Betting
  • Patron Dispute Investigations
For more information, and to register click here.

Casino Game Protection
& Loss Prevention

September 20-24, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00PM

Course Description:

A series of specialized training courses
that focuses on casino game protection
& loss prevention.

  • Defending Against Cheats & Criminals -1 day
  • Identifying Advantage players - 2 days
  • Blowing the Whistle on Employee Theft - 2 days

Click here for more information.

Click here to register.


Internal Theft
in Gaming Operations

September 28, 2010
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Seminar Topics:

  • Warehouse, Receiving and Back Door theft
  • Purchasing and Vendor Scams
  • Bartender and Server Theft and Embezzlement
  • Housekeeping and Hotel Theft
  • Valet Parking Thefts
  • Theft From Casino Cashier Environments
  • Soft Count and Count Room Theft and Embezzlement
  • Theft From Lost and Found Environments
  • Complimentary Abuses
  • Player Tracking Scams and Abuses
  • Payroll and Wage Embezzlement
  • The Employee and Fraud “Why employees steal”
  • Marketing and Promotional Scams

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Click to register.


Guest and Employee Accident
Investigation Techniques

September 29, 2010
8:00AM - 12:00PM

Seminar Topics:

  • Accident Prevention
  • Guest and Employee Accidents
  • General Liability Claims for Injuries
  • Claims Processing
  • Common Scams
  • Importance of Documentation
  • Historical Tracking and Analysis
  • Using Diagrams and Maps
  • Accident Report Writing
  • The Importance of Observation
  • Accident Reduction Strategy
  • The Benefits of Safety Committees
  • Protection and Examination of Accident Scenes
  • Photography of Accident Scene
  • Refusal of Care Standards

Advanced Surveillance Investigation Techniques
September 29, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM

Seminar Topics:

  • CCTV in Casinos
  • Proactive Surveillance Operations
  • Camera Skills and Techniques
  • Advanced Patrol Techniques
  • Statistical Data Mining
  • Audits and Close Watches
  • Covert Setups and Investigations Measures in
  • Preventing and Deterring Employee Theft

Title 31 - Fundamentals of Anti-Money Launder ing Practices for Gaming Professionals

Online Course
September 27 to November 19, 2010

Students will study fundamental reasons for Anti-Money Laundering techniques and learn to recognize common techniques used by criminals to accomplish laundering of illicit funds. A practical approach to risk analysis will be followed by learning the fundamental requirements of Title 31 as it applies to the Casino Business from both the Operations and back office approach. Finally, the course will look at emerging risks and technologies used to comply with Title 31.

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Surveillance Directors Academy
November 8 - 12, 2010

World Game Protection presents a 5-day program designed to prepare surveillance leaders for management in the digital age. This comprehensive course features highly regarded instructors who cover a wide range of topics including digital CCTV, casino math, budgeting & accounting processes and setting up and managing a performance-based surveillance operation.

The SDA is conducted at the UNLV International Gaming Institute once a year and is limited to 30 students.

To inquire about the Academy, please call World Game Protection at (702) 407 9900 or e-mail: academyinfo@worldgameprotection.com

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