On-Campus & Online
Options
120 Credit Hours
to Graduate
On-Campus: $5,010 Per Semester
Online: $443 Per Credit Hour
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Policing has evolved drastically over the last 30 years, placing higher standards and increased scrutiny on law enforcement professionals. While these changes bring a host of new challenges, there is also plenty of opportunity.
EKU’s bachelor’s degree in police studies prepares students to meet the unique challenges of law enforcement and to successfully enter the policing profession or meet education requirements for current officers wanting to advance their career. Graduates gain theoretical, ethical and practical approaches to policing and are well positioned to become excellent officers, community representatives and effective change agents.
Whether you currently work in law enforcement or are interested in beginning a career in the field, we have the degree program for you.
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.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
EKU is committed to providing educational opportunities to communities across our 22-county service region via our regional campuses and sites. Complete your police studies degree closer to home and take advantage of:
Police Studies Locations:
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:
View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.
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 patterns, technology, and ethics. 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, community-minded 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.
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Common Job Titles: Correctional Officer, Victims Advocate, Court Administrator
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
Common Job Titles: Counterterrorism Analyst, Criminal Investigator/Detective, Business Continuity Specialist
Modalities: online and on-campus
Credit Hours: 120
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