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EKU Safety Leadership and Management StudentThe advisors, administrator, and instructors at EKU are compassionate, empathetic, and available to meet the educational needs of all students when necessary.
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
Undergraduate Paramedicine/EMC Programs
Undergraduate Fire Science Protection programs
Undergraduate Safety & Emergency Management Programs
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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.
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News & Updates
Jessica Gutzwiller Honored with EKU’s Young Alumni Award
Jessica Gutzwiller, ’19, was awarded with the Young Alumni Award from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). The Best of Eastern Alumni Awards, presented annually during Homecoming weekend, celebrate excellence among EKU alumni. The Young Alumni Award recognizes individuals who graduated from EKU in the last 10 years and have demonstrated exceptional talent in their professions. Growing […]
$2 Million Investment from Gray Construction Strengthens EKU Construction Management Program
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray, a nationally recognized construction and engineering firm, to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines. The gift establishes an endowed professorship, funding a permanent faculty position in EKU’s Construction Management program. The endowed professorship will allow […]
EKU Emergency Medical Care Receives Equipment Donation from Alum, Physician and CEO Dr. Andrew Napier
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and EKU alumnus Dr. Andrew Napier, an emergency room physician, former Army combat medic, Purple Heart recipient, Pat Tillman Scholar and CEO of the medical equipment manufacturer, IntuBlade, announced an equipment donation for students in the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) program on April 7. Napier donated a fleet of IntuBlade video […]
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School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
Stratton Building
Room 245
4453 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-1978
jus.dean@eku.edu