High School
Classes that are helpful for future loss prevention work include mathematics, history, government, business, psychology, communication, and English. Be sure to also take computer science classes, which will help with understanding how to use different software programs for organizing data and creating documents and reports.
Postsecondary Education
Many retail loss prevention specialists have an associate's or bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree is required for advancement in this career. Some specialists have a degree in criminal justice, although a degree in other fields is also useful. Coursework covers math, science, history, business, sociology, English, computer science, as well as risk management, crime intelligence, law enforcement essentials, among other core criminal justice topics.
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