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Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management & Disaster Resilience

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management & Disaster Resilience

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

Gain the Knowledge to Excel in Emergency Situations

Experts predict that the frequency of extreme events and their costs will continue to climb. Earning a graduate-level emergency management and disaster resilience certificate from EKU Online can help you expand your knowledge of emergency preparedness and enhance your ability to respond quickly and effectively. Use your newfound knowledge to pursue advancement opportunities in the field, assume more leadership responsibility or as a steppingstone to our master’s in safety, security and emergency management.

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
  • Emergency managers
  • Emergency planners
  • Emergency management specialists
  • Business continuity specialists
  • 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 veteran 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 & Admission


EKU’s online emergency management and disaster resilience certificate offers a real-world focus and practical skill building. 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.

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Jacob Mobley

Online Enrollment Advisor

859-622-2877
Jacob.Mobley@eku.edu

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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