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This division highlights the fields of study that can be undertaken at the Career Development Institute (CDI) in the discipline of Public Studies. You will find Certificate courses that can aid in your professional and personal development. These courses will present occupational opportunities for persons in Emergency Management, Safety and Security Practice, Law Enforcement

Certified Emergency Management Specialist (CEMS)
Professional Designation

Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP)
Professional Designation

Introduction to Crime Prevention
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Introduction to Criminology
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Introduction to Defensive Techniques
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Introduction to Emergency Management
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Introduction to Risk Analysis
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Introduction to Security Systems Design & Analysis
Certificate Course
Duration: 10-16 Weeks
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 4 Units
Cost: $150.00 BDS/Unit

Industrial Security Operations
Certificate Course
Duration: 2-4 Months
Contact Hours: 60-90 Hours
Units: 8 Units
Cost: $250.00 BDS/Unit

Security & Risk Management
Associate Degree
Duration: 2 Years
Contact Hours: 360 Hours
Units: 10 Units
Cost: $550.00 BDS/Unit

Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety
Associate Degree
Duration: 2 Years
Contact Hours: 360 Hours
Units: 10 Units
Cost: $550.00 BDS/Unit