100% Online Safety Leadership and Management Programs
This program teaches working safety professionals to create procedures, boundaries, and processes that other safety professionals will use to avoid workplace accidents and maintain productivity. You’ll serve as a “site expert,” coordinating with human resources professionals and compliance and safety agencies to protect the interests of your organization, its employees, and its programs.
The overarching goal of this program is to prepare our graduates for leadership roles within the corporate structure, from entry-level to corporate safety director positions.
Rankings and Accreditation

Included in U.S. News & World Report‘s annual listing of top colleges and universities.

Ranked 9th as Top Online College for Occupational Safety Degrees.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
100% Online Safety Leadership and Management Programs
What can you do with an online safety degree?
- Earn the specialized skills that make companies look to you when disaster strikes
- Qualify for positions such as Safety Manager, Compliance Manager, Emergency Management Director or Health and Safety Engineer
- Enhance your critical thinking, policy analysis and ethical reasoning skills
- Sharpen your ability to detect critical threats and hazards
- Develop your leadership style and aid in decision-making
- Expand your skill set with an additional safety specialty
Why choose EKU Online?
In the world of emergency services, experience and education are essential for career advancement. A master’s degree or graduate certificate from EKU can put you on the path to earn more respect, enjoy new career opportunities and save more lives. You can enjoy the flexibility of our interactive format and gain a competitive edge by applying your newfound knowledge in the field and earning a valuable credential.