Christopher Hogan
EKU Homeland Security StudentI would say without question EKU was the right choice for me. I would highly recommend EKU Online to students of all ages. Ask questions, reach out for help, the staff at EKU is amazing.
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
On-Campus & Online
Options
120 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
Make a Positive Impact in Your Community and Protect Your Country
Keep lives and property safe from man-made and natural threats
EKU’s homeland security degree was one of the first undergraduate programs of its kind in the United States. Our comprehensive program builds a solid understanding of homeland security management and disaster preparedness and has quickly become a respected national leader in the field. An innovative curriculum and expert faculty focus on the three pillars of homeland security: disaster management, intelligence studies, and security operations. The skills you gain will help you start a successful career in a profession that is essential to our nation’s safety and security.
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Career Outlook
Protective service occupations are expected to grow 2 percent from 2021 to 2031, which will result in about 72,600 new jobs.
– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Why EKU?
Attend Online
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:
Curriculum & Admission
EKU’s homeland security curriculum prepares students for a variety of rewarding career options at the local, state, and national level. EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as emergency management, physical security, critical infrastructure protection, risk analysis, homeland security technology, and disaster preparedness and response.
Enrolling & Advising Information
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.
Additional Contact Info
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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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 in their careers, demonstrating their skills at work or in the community and contributing to make Greater Louisville a better place,” according to Louisville Business […]
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 Justice (NIJ), the U.S. Department of Justice’s research, development and evaluation agency, to research drywall and burn patterns. The NIJ forensic science research and development […]
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The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the renewal of Eastern Kentucky University’s OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTI Education Center). According to the Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development, in the past five years manufacturers announced over 1,100 facility locations or expansion projects with a reported capital investment of more than […]
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Contact Information
School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
Stratton Building
Room 245
4453 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, Ky 40475
859-622-3565
jus.dean@eku.edu