About EKU
Eastern Kentucky University has more than a century of experience as one of our nation’s top universities. Whether you plan on taking courses on campus or online, it’s important to learn more about our school, to discover our rich history and to find out how our educational experience and learning opportunities may help you achieve your goals. When you enroll in an Eastern Kentucky University online program you are able to continue working while you are taught by our industry-experienced faculty, and earning a degree you can be proud of. Learn more about EKU, the College of Justice and Safety, and why EKU is the right place to pursue your education.
About the College of Justice and Safety
Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Justice and Safety is one of the foremost institutions of learning and research, addressing the growing need for a wide range of justice and safety professionals.
Why Eastern Kentucky University?
EKU will prepare you to excel in your current fire science, safety, security or emergency management position while helping you gain the knowledge you’ll need to pursue your future career goals.
Eastern Kentucky University Rankings and Accreditations
Eastern Kentucky University is regionally accredited and highly ranked among our nation’s best colleges. Learn what this means to you education and how accreditation affects your degree.
College of Justice and Safety Faculty
As a student in any of Eastern Kentucky University’s online programs you’ll have the opportunity to learn from and interact with our faculty of nationally recognized fire and safety educational leaders.
College of Justice and Safety Administrators
The Office of the Dean and the staff of the College of Justice & Safety strive to ensure the success of each and every student in the our online programs, and in their future professional endeavors.
College of Justice and Safety Facilitators
Our facilitators at the College of Justice and Safety are here to ensure our students learn the most recent industry knowledge and techniques, and stay on the cutting edge of industry practice and procedure.
Eastern Kentucky University Support Staff
We want to make your online educational experience as straight forward as possible so you can focus on learning and advancing your career. Meet the support staff who help make that goal a reality.
Industry Affiliations
Eastern Kentucky University is proud to bring real industry experience into every one of our Safety, Security and Emergency Management classes. In addition we’ve partnered with several industry organizations to provide course credit for our students.






Does one need to take the GRE to enter the Ocp Health and Safety Masters program?
I am an Army CP-12 Graduate also.
Thanks
Hi Henry- Unless you already have a master’s degree you must fulfill one of the following requirements: MAT score of 375 or, GRE scores of 149 verbal and 141 quantitative and an analytical writing score of at least 4.0.
I am an international student is this course only open to US and UK.
Hello- Our online programs are open to international students.
Hello Dexter,
Yes we do accept international students into any of the programs. Please feel free to call us at 1- 877-398-3048 for the master’s program and 1-866-277-9878 for the bachelor’s program to speak with an enrollment advisor on the details on international admissions.