One should always consider accreditation as a factor when choosing a security school or program. Some states and/or employers require licensure, which cannot be obtained without a certification or degree from an accredited program. Accreditation ensures that students are receiving a sound, reliable education that is ultimately valued and needed for employment in the security profession.
As there are no accrediting bodies specific to security education, programs should be regionally accredited at the very least. This will ensure that the security education is of quality, living up to established standards set by security professionals and the industry as a whole. Six regional accrediting bodies exist in the United States:
- Middle State Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Additional resources related to security education are found below:
- American Bar Association – Criminal Justice Section
- American Criminal Justice Association
- http://www.asisonline.org/
- Association for Information Security
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