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Recent graduates of EKU’s MS in SSEM online program responded positively to a survey as to how this degree impacted their career.

Greg Gorbett, associate professor of Safety, Security and Emergency Management at EKU, was mentioned in a recent “60 Minutes” segment on CBS-TV that addressed the nation’s “top five fire experts.” Please visit this link to read the article: http://www.prm.eku.edu/Update/?issue=196&department=0&article=2904 The “60 minutes” segment can be viewed at this link: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50143935n

“The primary reason for our success is the passion and subject matter expertise of our outstanding faculty,”

SSEM students Laura Jendro, Crystal Steele and Rick Fleming put together the winning project for 2012.

EKU has earned a No. 1 national ranking from Military Times EDGE magazine in its annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” issue.

SSEM graduate mentions how the education he received from the program is helping him in his new career in emergency management.

The American Society of Safety Engineers has appointed EKU graduate Jeff Camplin as the Vice President of Practices and Standards.

Paul Snodgrass is an EKU On-line Facilitator who received 1st place in the 2011 Media Award Contest from the International Association of Fire Fighters!

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Every term Eastern Kentucky University’s Master’s in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management program faculty nominate exemplary students as recipients for the programs’ student awards.

“The faculty truly makes this degree program stand out. They enhance the curriculum with their industry experiences, which makes our graduates untouchable.”

Are you interested in a career in the fire protection industry as a designer, an inspector or a consultant?

The main ability that graduates from EKU’s online degree in Fire Protection Administration possess is the ability to make critical decisions at the emergency scene.

“The most rewarding aspect of this degree program was the collaboration and peer interaction, which you wouldn’t expect in an online program.”

“This is a great program for anyone looking to advance their knowledge of the safety, security or emergency management fields.”

Eastern Kentucky University – along with only two other top-tier institutions is proud to be recognized by each of these prestigious establishments…

This field demands that professionals have the most up-to-date knowledge on business continuity and emergency planning to be prepared for any man-made or natural disaster.

“This is truly a top-notch program.”

I’m proud I stuck with it because this degree has given me a sense of security. “Once you have knowledge, it’s a gift you will have forever.”

“I decided to enroll in EKU’s online master’s program because with online classes, there are no time restraints.”

“EKU has proven that online learning, while challenging, offers a gateway to higher education for the working professional.”