Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Concentration in Emergency Management Eastern Kentucky University

Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management - Concentration in Emergency Management

This rapidly expanding 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. EKU's concentration in emergency management will prepare graduates to address these threats. Through courses like Business Continuity, Public Emergency Services, and the Evolution of U.S. Emergency Management, students can examine past catastrophic events and plan to respond to future ones.

All students in the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management online degree program will take 6 core courses during their first year. These courses will focus on various topics such as safety, security and emergency management administration, legislation and legal compliance, workers' compensation/labor law, emergency preparation and response, and auditing. The second year will include support courses on industrial safety management, security management, environmental hazards, risk management and specific concentration courses of the student's choice.

Student Consumer Information

Accreditation:

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees.

Delivery Format:

Online

Educational Level:

Master

Language:

English

Requirements:

Students must currently hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Course Management Software:

Blackboard

Number of Start Dates:

6

Course Length (Weeks):

8

Credits To Complete:

36