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Graduate Certificate in Construction Safety

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Graduate Certificate in Construction Safety

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Online

Program

12 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Online Tuition Rate

$649 Per Credit Hour

Free Books

for All Students

Create Safe Worksites for Workers and Surrounding Businesses

The safety standards used in the construction industry can be significantly different from those of many other industries. This construction safety certificate covers topics from crane operations through accident investigations, preparing you to establish safety protocols and procedures based on real-world examples.

Our construction safety certificate prepares you to:

  • Enhance your critical thinking, policy analysis and ethical reasoning skills
  • Sharpen your ability to detect critical threats and hazards
  • Develop your leadership style and aid in decision-making
  • Collaborate with expert faculty in an interactive learning environment
  • Expand your skill set with an additional specialty
  • Apply your knowledge in a public, private or nonprofit setting
  • Qualify for positions like safety manager, environmental compliance specialist, health and safety engineer or emergency management director
  • Earn the specialized skills that make companies look to you when disaster strikes

Build upon your bachelor’s degree and earn a valuable, respected credential for your career. We can help you grow with the industry while you apply cutting-edge knowledge directly in the field.

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Career Outlook


Employment of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to 2031.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Job Titles Include:

  • Safety manager
  • Safety coordinator
  • Safety director

Earning a certificate in construction safety from Eastern Kentucky University can be a step toward a new career or provide advancement opportunities in your current career.

Employers Include:

  • Grey Construction
  • Amazon
  • Owens Corning

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Graduate in 1 year or less
  • Improve your education while remaining active as a safety professional
  • Learn from a faculty of safety experts with public and private sector experience
  • Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities offering online degrees

Curriculum & Enrollment


EKU’s online construction safety certificate offers a real-world focus and practical skill building. You’ll study policy and safety protocols specific to the construction industry. Through the guidance of nationally recognized safety experts from nearly every corner of the industry, you can build the foundation you need to lead and discover new ways to keep workers safe, and design and implement corrective safety measures.

A minimum of 12 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
  • Achieved an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5 overall to be granted clear admission
  • Submit official transcripts from the university that granted your baccalaureate degree

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 our college enrollment advisor today.


Kim Chitwood

Enrollment Advisor

859-622-6921
Kim.Chitwood@eku.edu

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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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Contact Information

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