On-Campus & Online
Options
64 Credit Hours
to Graduate
On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester
Online: $443 Per Credit Hour
(On-campus rate is for in-state students)
Free Books
for All Students
EKU’s associate degree in police studies prepares students to enter the policing profession quickly and successfully or meet base education requirements for current officers seeking promotions. Graduates are well positioned to become part of the policing tradition and to complete their bachelor’s degree and further increase their employment opportunities.
The criminal justice system employs nearly two million people across the nation and offers a variety of career opportunities. These opportunities include corrections, law enforcement, the court system, probation and parole.
Choosing an online program doesn’t mean completing your education alone. EKU Online strives to provide students with unparalleled staff and faculty access, rich engagement opportunities and every resource possible to succeed. We are committed to helping you find success in your coursework, as well as identifying and pursuing employment opportunities upon graduation. We are here to help you every step of the way.
Online students have access to:
Focusing on society’s response to crime through policing, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as contemporary policing strategies, crime analysis, cybercrime, and ethical decisions in policing. Whether you are interested in community policing or federal law enforcement, EKU’s police studies degree provides the analytical, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills needed to be a responsive and successful law enforcement officer.
EKU’s College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.
Interested in enrolling? Reach out to the college enrollment counselor for your preferred program.
Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345
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Common Job Titles: Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer, Bailiff
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Common Job Titles: Paramedic, Flight Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 64
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