Public Service Dual Enrollment Opportunities

Dual Enrollment Presentation

• Criminal Justice (CRJ 101)
• Paralegal Studies (PLS 110)
• Unarmed Security Guard Training (SLP 100)

Public Service Dual Enrollment Opportunities

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• Police Officers
• Detectives
• K-9 Officers
• Tactical Officers
• SWAT
• Federal (FBI/DEA/ATF/IRS, etc.) – State – County -- Municipality
• Correctional Officers (State or County)
• Attorneys (Prosecutors / Defense / Private )
• Judges
• Probation Officers
• Parole Officers
• Social Workers
• Court Administrators

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Dual Enrollment: CRJ 101:

Modality and Class Meeting:

• Spring Semester; 16 Week Semester;
• 3 Credit Hours;
• Approx. $471 for 3 Credit Hour Class; Full Tuition;
• Hybrid (1 Day Per Week); Other Work Outside of Class;
• Tuesday Afternoons—1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.;
• Entry Level Class for All Other CRJ Classes;

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Dual Enrollment: CRJ 101:

General Curriculum Overview:

• Criminal Justice Objectives;
• Policing;
• Issues and Challenges Within the Criminal Justice System;
• The Court System;
• Sentencing;
• Corrections;

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• Paralegal;
• Office Administrators;
• Legal Assistants;
• Attorneys;

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Dual Enrollment: PLS 110:

Modality and Class Meeting:

• Fall and Spring Semester; 16 Week Semester;
• 3 Credit Hours;
• Approx. $471 for 3 Credit Hour Class; Full Tuition;
• Hybrid (1 Day Per Week); Other Work Outside of Class;
• Wednesday Afternoons—1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Entry Level Class for All Other PLS Classes.

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Dual Enrollment: PLS 110:

General Curriculum Overview:

• The American Legal System;
• Understanding Legal Distinctions: Criminal Law vs. Civil Law;
• Introduction to Different Legal Practices;
• Importance of Paralegals in the Legal Work Environment;
• Legal Analysis and Research;
• Legal Writing, Technology, and Law Office Practice.

Next Steps…

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• Talk with Your Parents;

• Discuss with Your Counselor;

• Coordinate Transportation on Days of Class;

• Complete MVCC Online Admission Application;

• Submit High School Authorization form to counselor;

• Payment letters will be available after course registration.

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• Final grade is part of your permanent college record;

• Students pay full tuition; they are not eligible for financial aid;

• Students must maintain a G.P.A. of a 2.0 to prevent any limitation to their ability to receive financial aid once he/she enters college as a first-time, full-time student.

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Criminal Justice Questions?

Prof. Mike Espinoza, Coordinator

espinozam9@morainevalley.edu

(708) 608-4379

Paralegal Studies Questions?

Prof. Dave O’Connor, Coordinator

oconnor@morainevalley.edu

(708) 608-4189

Questions:

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Unarmed Security Guard Training (SLP-100)

Moraine Valley Community College Dual Enrollment Session

Agenda

• Introductions
• Course Description
• Course Schedule
• Cost
• The Role of an Unarmed Security Guard
• Next Steps
• Questions

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Unarmed Security Guard Training �SLP-100 (1)

Intensive instruction in the technical aspects of private security employment. Emphasis is on the following:

• Legal rules
• Security techniques and processes
• Life safety
• Public relations
• Successful completion satisfies the 20-hour basic training requirement for the unarmed private security certification under Illinois revised statutes.
• Must be 18 years of age to be employed after successful completion of the state Unarmed Security Guard certification.

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Course Schedule

Fall Semester (online) starts on August 18, 2025

In Person scheduled for late Summer Semester

Moraine Valley Main Campus, Palos Hills

Friday (5:00pm-9:00pm), Saturday (8:30am-5:00pm)

**Must attend all 3 days (there are no makeup’s) and please be on-time

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Role of an Unarmed Security Guard

• Crime Deterrence
• Private Investigations
• Access Control
• Personnel and Asset Protection
• Patrolling property
• Monitoring surveillance equipment
• Inspecting buildings, equipment and access points
• Permitting entry
• Prevent losses and damage
• Emergency/Fire Prevention Management

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Cost

Tuition and Fees

Moraine Valley Application Fee: $25.00

Moraine Valley Tuition: 1 credit hour = $140.00

Course Fees Include:

$4.00 per credit hr. College activities fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Technology fee

$10.00 per credit hr. Construction/Infrastructure fee

$3.00 Student I.D. fee

Textbook and Workbook: $80.87 (not included in tuition)

Total Expenditure: $272.87

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**Payment plan not available for courses under 8 weeks in length. **Costs are subject to change.

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Next Steps

1. Talk to your parents.
2. Counselor approval/plan your senior schedule.
3. Complete MVCC online admission application.
4. Submit your High School Authorization Form to your counselor.

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Questions

SLP Questions:

Darin Cygan

cygand3@morainevalley.edu

708-974-5708

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Dual Enrollment Questions:

Emmanuel Esperanza

esperanzajre2@morainevalley.edu

708.974.5643

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