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School of Safety, Security &​ Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

School of Safety, Security &​ Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Preparing the Safety Professionals of Tomorrow

Since its inception in the early 1970s, the programs in EKU’s School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM) have been the first choice for students from across the nation and around the globe to prepare them for professional positions as safety managers, fire professionals, paramedics, and a wide variety of homeland security and emergency management positions. As a student, you will have access to respected faculty and top-notch facilities that will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Regardless of the field you choose, you will be poised to take on the safety and security challenges of tomorrow.

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School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management Degrees & Certificates

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Accelerated 3 + 2 Programs

graduate Programs

Why Study Safety, Security, and Emergency Management?

The need for trained professionals to respond to and recover from man-made and natural disasters continues to rise. As new threats emerge in the 21st century, careers that focus on ensuring safety and protecting people from harm will continue to advance and evolve to meet the moment. The field of SSEM is diverse, containing careers from fire safety to counterterrorism, which means there are many different ways to contribute based on your interests and skills.

The EKU Center for Total Worker Health® is committed to promoting and improving the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through graduate level education, continuing education, and applied research. The EKU Center for Total Worker Health® aims to be a leader in advancing the environmental health and safety of workers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond by preparing competent and committed environmental health and occupational safety professionals.

“Total Worker Health® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Participation by Eastern Kentucky University does not imply endorsement by HHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.”

Student Stories & Features

Jesse Valdez

EKU Safety Leadership and Management Student
The advisors, administrator, and instructors at EKU are compassionate, empathetic, and available to meet the educational needs of all students when necessary.

Ricky De La Cruz

EKU Safety, Security & Emergency Management Student
I really like the responsiveness of my assistant professors and really enjoy having to balance my schedule around family and the work week.

Matthew Harris

EKU Safety, Security & Emergency Management Graduate
I was an online student but I felt like I was truly part of the EKU family.

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Colonels Shine in “Forty Under 40” Class

EKU graduates Josh Jarboe, ’12, and Tony Mudd, ’15, made the Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. The program honors “professionals under the age of 40 thriving […]

EKU Awarded Grant for Fire Investigation Research

Faculty in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Justice, Safety and Military Science, Dr. Shijin Kozhumal and Dr. Greg Gorbett, received a competitive research grant from the National Institute of […]

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School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

521 Lancaster Ave
Stratton Building 245
Richmond, Ky. 40475

859-622-3565
Fax: 859-622-?
jus.dean@eku.edu

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