Access our free interactive guide for helpful program information
Advance your career
Online Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Degrees & Certificates
Prepare to take on the safety, security and emergency management challenges of tomorrow with an online master’s degree or graduate certificate. Advance as a leader in your current field or gain the skills needed to enter a new career.
Send Me Information
What Are Your Degree & Certificate Options?
Why Choose Eastern Kentucky University Online?
100% Online 8-Week Terms
Complete your coursework according to your schedule. Courses are offered in two 8-week terms in the fall and spring semesters and two 6-week terms in the summer, allowing you to focus on two classes per term and still carry a full-time load.
Free Textbooks & Free Application
Textbooks are free for all students with EKU BookSmart! And there’s no fee to apply. With a wide variety of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, there’s no better time to earn your degree and begin the career of your dreams.
Free Tutoring & Career Services
Easily access the resources and services you need to excel. EKU Online provides free online tutoring, as well as the tools and support to achieve your career goals after graduation.
Confidence in Your Degree
EKU has been ranked one of the best online colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Earn your online master’s degree from a regionally accredited university that has been an online education leader for more than 15 years.
Preparing the Experts Behind the Practices
In the workplace, in our schools, at our borders, on our streets – no matter where threats to safety exist, society needs leaders who are calm, prepared, knowledgeable and courageous. Ensuring safety is more than quick action in the moment; it’s also preparing for the moment.
EKU Online provides a suite of safety, security and emergency management programs offering you the opportunity to craft your leadership style, build your expertise in one of multiple specialized areas 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.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Schedule a call with the advisor for our online SSEM programs. They can walk you through financial aid options, how to apply, and let you know what kind of classes you’ll take in the program.
Jacob Mobley
Online Enrollment Advisor
What Our Students Say
“I am currently the Director of Safety/Security for Southeast KCTC and I feel that due to my education I am more than capable of handling issues in the safety/security field. I went back to EKU at 50 years of age and I thought it would be most difficult due to my age, but the faculty and staff at EKU made my experience the best decision I have ever made.“
Eastern Kentucky University
The Online Student
EKU is consistently recognized as one of the best online colleges in the nation. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.
© 2025 All rights reserved Eastern Kentucky University | Equal Opportunity Statement | Privacy Statement