Homeland Security Degree

Earn Your Master’s Degree from the Pioneer in Safety, Security & Emergency Management with a Concentration in Homeland Security

In response to suggestions made by our current students and to the increased homeland security needs of our nation, the College of Justice & Safety at Eastern Kentucky University has developed a Homeland Security concentration within the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree program. In addition, EKU has developed a Homeland Security certificate which can be completed independently of the degree program. Should you decide you would like to continue your education after completing the certificate, the credits you earn can be transferred over and applied to the Master’s degree program.

The demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in homeland security and emergency management is at an all-time high and continues to rise. Now is the perfect time to acquire the skills necessary to secure a solid future in this dynamic career field.

The Homeland Security Concentration & Certificate is designed to:

• Provide students with an overview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which includes a critical analysis of the structure and administration of the DHS.
• Instruct students on how to recognize significant hazards and threats to national and domestic security, analyze intelligence, respond to national disasters and epidemics, and how to best allocate funds to minimize risk factors.
• Prepare graduates for employment in a variety of settings and capacities such as the DEA, Secret Service, FBI, Air Marshals, intelligence analysis, special agents, and emergency management.

What our Students are Saying

In today’s competitive job market, a Master’s degree is very important. Eastern Kentucky University’s Safety, Security & Emergency Management graduate program provided me with advanced EHS management skills and principles which allowed me to become an immediate contributor to my company’s success. Additionally, I have established lasting relationships with students and faculty at Eastern Kentucky University.

James F. Trusley IV – SSEM Graduate
Environmental Health and Safety Manager – Beam Global Spirits and Wine

Top Ranked

Eastern Kentucky University is again ranked among the top Southern Master’s Universities in the 2009 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report, the nation’s leading source of service journalism and news.

Forbes.com, the web site for the popular business magazine, ranked EKU among “America’s Best Colleges.”

Regional Accreditation

Eastern Kentucky University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS*) and this regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).