Workforce Ready: Degrees that Work

Want to be ready to field an array of job opportunities and offers after you’ve invested
four years of your time and effort into a college degree? You can graduate workforce
ready with a degree in high demand by choosing one of these majors at Eastern Kentucky
University.

American Sign Language – English Interpretation

• Translator and interpreter career opportunities are expected to grow rapidly.
• A bachelor’s degree combined with varying levels of experience create pathways to
  jobs in the fields of education, social service, medical, legal and engineering.
• EKU’s ASL-English Interpretation program is nationally accredited and provides students
  with practical experience.

  Signs point to a great career with an American Sign Language – English Interpretation
  degree from EKU.

Aviation

• Requirements for pilot flight training continue to increase.
• Pilots earning a top-notch aviation degree from an accredited university are highly
  sought-after candidates.
• EKU’s Aviation program provides students with as much as five times the average multi-engine
  training than other flight programs, enabling graduates to be job-ready on day one.
  
  A high-flying career begins with an Aviation degree from EKU.

Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology

• Founded in 1973, EKU’s fire programs are among the most revered and respected in the
  nation.
• EKU faculty are well-respected and collectively have experience in firefighting, fire
  protection, engineering, and design.
• EKU’s program equips graduates with highly desirable skills and knowledge in design,
  installation, testing and maintenance of fire protection systems and residential and
  commercial structures.

  Discover Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology at EKU.

Forensic Science

• The job outlook for the field of forensic science is growing at a faster-than-average
  rate.
• Prepare for an interesting career in receiving and analyzing evidence, developing
  detailed reports, and providing testimony in court.
• EKU’s program is one of only 18 in the United States accredited by the American Academy
  of Forensic Sciences and has earned a national reputation for excellence in undergraduate
  education.
  
  Get workforce ready with your degree in Forensic Science from EKU.

Nursing

• Nursing continues to be a critical component in the health care system of tomorrow.
• Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024.
• A Bachelor of Science degree helps prepare graduates to practice nursing in hospitals,
  community health and mental health agencies, industrial health centers, nursing homes,
  family planning centers and crisis care centers.
  
  Your career in nursing starts with your degree from EKU.

Social Work

• Career opportunities for social workers continue to increase for degree-holders.
• EKU’s Social Work program provides education and training for service-minded individuals
  who advocate for children, families and communities.
• Learn from professors who bring years of social work practice, scholarship, board
  work, and expertise in a wide range of social work fields to the classroom.
  
  Prepare for a rewarding career with a degree in Social Work from EKU.