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School of Safety, Security &​ Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

School of Safety, Security &​ Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Preparing the Safety Professionals of Tomorrow

Since its inception in the early 1970s, the programs in EKU’s School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management (SSEM) have been the first choice for students from across the nation and around the globe to prepare them for professional positions as safety managers, fire professionals, paramedics, and a wide variety of homeland security and emergency management positions. As a student, you will have access to respected faculty and top-notch facilities that will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. Regardless of the field you choose, you will be poised to take on the safety and security challenges of tomorrow.

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Why Study Safety, Security, and Emergency Management?

The need for trained professionals to respond to and recover from man-made and natural disasters continues to rise. As new threats emerge in the 21st century, careers that focus on ensuring safety and protecting people from harm will continue to advance and evolve to meet the moment. The field of SSEM is diverse, containing careers from fire safety to counterterrorism, which means there are many different ways to contribute based on your interests and skills.

The EKU Center for Total Worker Health® is committed to promoting and improving the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond through graduate level education, continuing education, and applied research. The EKU Center for Total Worker Health® aims to be a leader in advancing the environmental health and safety of workers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond by preparing competent and committed environmental health and occupational safety professionals.

“Total Worker Health® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Participation by Eastern Kentucky University does not imply endorsement by HHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.”

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News & Updates

Path Cleared for EKU Fire Protection Engineer Grads in Kentucky

Thanks to the determination of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) faculty and alumni, a major roadblock has finally been removed for fire protection engineers in the Commonwealth. House Bill 306, overwhelmingly passed by the Kentucky legislature, went into effect June 27 and removes a long-standing rule that had kept EKU Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology […]

Colonels Shine in “Forty Under 40” Class

EKU graduates Josh Jarboe, ’12, and Tony Mudd, ’15, made the Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. The program honors “professionals under the age of 40 thriving in their careers, demonstrating their skills at work or in the community and contributing to make Greater Louisville a better place,” according to Louisville Business […]

EKU Awarded Grant for Fire Investigation Research

Faculty in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Justice, Safety and Military Science, Dr. Shijin Kozhumal and Dr. Greg Gorbett, received a competitive research grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), the U.S. Department of Justice’s research, development and evaluation agency, to research drywall and burn patterns. The NIJ forensic science research and development […]

Contact Information

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

Stratton Building
Room 245
4453 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, Ky 40475

859-622-3565
jus.dean@eku.edu