Steven Nash
EKU Occupational Safety StudentI took online classes several years ago and it was really difficult to navigate the program. EKU has really hit it out of the park with the program and how the classes are set up.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety
School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management
College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety
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
What do Safety and Success Have in Common? Preparation.
Build the foundation you need to become a safety leader
The professional demands of occupational safety specialists are changing rapidly in the modern workforce. Success depends on the ability to adapt to diverse workplace settings, constantly changing codes and regulations, and unforeseen hazards and threats.
EKU’s online bachelor of science in occupational safety degree can help you grow with the industry and cement a career as a safety leader. Expand your knowledge by diving into topics ranging from employee safety education to regulatory compliance to policy and enforcement. You can immediately apply your newfound knowledge in your current position or pursue new career opportunities and increased responsibility.
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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
Why EKU?
3+2 Combination Program
The 3+2 option offers a pathway to complete both the B.S. in occupational safety program and the MS in safety, security, and emergency management degree in as few as five years.
Benefits:
Internship Agreements
An internship can be your gateway to new and exciting professional opportunities. Through our partnerships we’ve been able to place our students with some of the world’s largest companies, including:
In addition, EKU’s Career Development and Placement Office can assist you in identifying and pursuing job opportunities in the safety industry.
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 occupational safety degree is a comprehensive look at occupational safety concepts and how to implement them. Through the guidance of nationally recognized safety experts from nearly every corner of the industry, you can build the foundation you need to lead. Study the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and its rules, regulations and enforcement policy. Learn to identify and analyze potential workplace hazards, infractions and risks. Discover new ways to keep workers safe, and design and implement corrective safety measures. Course topics include occupational safety and health federal and state compliance requirements, hazardous materials, human factors (ergonomics), safety leadership and management, safety training strategies, hazard anticipation, safety performance metrics and evaluation techniques, workers’ compensation, and asset protection.
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 your college enrollment counselor.
Jacinda Bertie-Cockerham
College Enrollment Counselor
Call: 859-622-6520
Text: 859-305-1198
jacinda.bertie@eku.edu
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
Student Stories & Features
Jeffery Keith
EKU Occupational Safety StudentI am fortunate enough to take the materials I learn in class and directly use them on a daily basis to better the quality of work life for the company I work for.
Erika L Napier
EKU Occupational Safety StudentThis degree has moved me out of the office as a contract administrator and back into the field as a safety coordinator. When I graduate, I am looking at being promoted to Safety Manager with an eye to Safety Director in the future.
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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