Welcome to the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science
Our unique programs provide students with the opportunity to get involved in an academic field and career they are passionate about. Classes are taught by academic professionals who are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, scholarship, and real-world experience.
A Program of Distinction
The College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is Eastern Kentucky University’s first and only Program of Distinction, designated by the Council on Post-Secondary Education in 1998. POD funding has enabled college growth through the development of degree programs and upgraded building and classroom space, along with technology.
Our Schools
Our college offers unique degree programs and has a reputation for being on the frontline of learning and research in the fields of justice and safety. It is organized into two schools – The School of Justice Studies and the School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.
School of Justice Studies
The School of Justice Studies houses one of the largest undergraduate programs at EKU offering majors in criminal justice; police studies; social justice studies and corrections; and juvenile justice studies.
The School of Justice Studies is a School of Distinction and nationally recognized. We have nationally and internationally respected and well known faculty. We are proud of our undergraduate and graduate programs, and offer low student-to-faculty ratios.
The School of Justice Studies provides a stimulating learning environment that promotes respect, tolerance, sensitivity and an open exchange of ideas regarding a wide range of cultural and intellectual differences.
Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM)
Since its inception in the early 1970’s, the programs in the School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management have been the first choice for students from across the nation and around the globe to prepare them for professional positions as paramedics, industrial safety managers, firefighters, fire inspectors, fire officers, fire protection engineering technologists, fire investigators, bombing scene investigators, private security professionals, risk managers, building code officials, and a wide variety of homeland security and emergency management positions.
SSEM programs contribute significantly to the diversity of the student population with a considerable percentage of all EKU international students enrolled in fire protection, occupational safety, or emergency medical care.
NEWS & EVENTS
News
Student Ambassador Senior Spotlight
Lauren Ho
Degree: Homeland security (Bachelor of Science)
Certificates in:
Geographic Information Systems
Security Management
Intelligence Studies
ARMY ROTC Mountain Man 2024 Ruck March
A team of our Cadets and Cadre participated in the 26.2 mile memorial ruck march yesterday in Gatlinburg, TN to honor those fallen before us. Read more
Published 04/23/2024
10th Annual Homeland Security Undergraduate Research Showcase
View the photo gallery from this years HLS Research Showcase. View Photo Gallery
Published 4/22/2024
Senior Spotlight
Jenna Riel
Degrees
(+minors, certificates, etc.)
Criminal Justice major, Police Studies minor
Hometown:
Richmond, KY
Read more
Published 4/17/2024
Events
Maroon Madness College Visits
Wednesdays
10:45am – 1:30pm
Each Wednesday, we offer Maroon Madness College Visits that include lunch, meeting with faculty, staff, and students in the degree program you’re interested in. They are setup so that you can pair the 9am or 2pm Campus Tour with Maroon Madness to get everything you can from your visit!
Maroon Madness Visits will begin again during Fall 2024!
Until then, please contact Jacinda.Bertie@eku.edu regarding program-specific visits to campus.
Virtual Information Session
These sessions will provide a brief overview of all programs offered in the College of Justice, Safety & Military Science. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions during the live event. It’s perfect for your first session!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
7-8 PM
Register Here!
College Graduation Commencement Ceremonies
May 10, 2024
Memorial Day (University Closed)
May 27, 2024
Please visit https://eku.campuslabs.com/engage/events for more events taking place at EKU.