EKU is a leader in the fields of Security, Safety and Emergency Management.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRACK
The Multidisciplinary Track of the online Master's program builds core knowledge for professionals in the safety, security, loss prevention and emergency response fields who seek to enhance their current experience and skills with a graduate management program, while creating broad opportunity in a related work field.
The Multidisciplinary Track exposes students to leadership level course in the security, safety and emergency management fields. The curriculum includes courses in safety management, homeland security, occupational safety, ergonomics, security management, fire protection, and emergency management.
The growing opportunity and demand for professionals in this field, makes this graduate management degree a viable alternative to those seeking to build on their transferable skills and explore opportunities with their current employer or in related public and private sectors.
Degree with Concentration⁄Certificate Option
MS, SSEM plus Graduate Certificate
Total Required Credits: 36
Core Requirements ........................................................................................... 18 hours
SSE 815, 822, 826, 833, 865, 880
Support Courses ................................................................................................ 12 hours
Twelve hours selected from the following:
HLS 800, 810, 820, 830, SSE 820, 824, 825, 829, 828, 832, 834, 845, 890 (Ergo I), 890 (Ergo II), 890 (Ergo III), 890 (Ergo IV), 839, 841, 897
Thesis or Comprehensive Exam/Electives ........................................................... 6 hours
TOTAL CURRICULUM REQUIRMENTS .............................................................. 36 hours
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tom Schneid
Dr. Schneid has authored and co-authored 15 texts on various safety, fire, EMS, and legal topics as well as over 100 articles. He was named one of the "Rising Stars in Safety" by Occupational Hazards magazine in 1997 and recently awarded the Program of Distinction Fellow by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and EKU.
The Program Concentration allows graduate students to build on field-specific knowledge of their interest. The Certificate Program follows the same curriculum guidelines, offering specialized knowledge for professionals who already hold a graduate degree.
