Welcome to the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science
Our unique programs provide students with the opportunity to get involved in an academic field and career they are passionate about. Classes are taught by academic professionals who are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, scholarship, and real-world experience.
A Program of Distinction
The College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is Eastern Kentucky University’s first and only Program of Distinction, designated by the Council on Post-Secondary Education in 1998. POD funding has enabled college growth through the development of degree programs and upgraded building and classroom space, along with technology.
Our Schools
Our college offers unique degree programs and has a reputation for being on the frontline of learning and research in the fields of justice and safety. It is organized into two schools – The School of Justice Studies and the School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management.
School of Justice Studies
The School of Justice Studies houses one of the largest undergraduate programs at EKU offering majors in criminal justice; police studies; social justice studies and corrections; and juvenile justice studies.
The School of Justice Studies is a School of Distinction and nationally recognized. We have nationally and internationally respected and well known faculty. We are proud of our undergraduate and graduate programs, and offer low student-to-faculty ratios.
The School of Justice Studies provides a stimulating learning environment that promotes respect, tolerance, sensitivity and an open exchange of ideas regarding a wide range of cultural and intellectual differences.
School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Since its inception in the early 1970’s, the programs in the School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management have been the first choice for students from across the nation and around the globe to prepare them for professional positions as paramedics, industrial safety managers, firefighters, fire inspectors, fire officers, fire protection engineering technologists, fire investigators, bombing scene investigators, private security professionals, risk managers, building code officials, and a wide variety of homeland security and emergency management positions.
SSEM programs contribute significantly to the diversity of the student population with a considerable percentage of all EKU international students enrolled in fire protection, occupational safety, or emergency medical care.
NEWS & EVENTS
News
Preparing for Takeoff:
EKU’s Professional Flight Program
At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), the professional flight program is training the next generation of pilots with a highly immersive approach to aviation education. Read more
Published 8/19/2024
Student Ambassador
Emily Blevins
Degrees (+minors, certificates, etc.): Major: Criminal Justice Minors: Police Studies & Homeland Security Certificates: Homeland Security & Intelligence Studies Read More
Published 7/30/2024
Fire Science Alumni
Kyle Januska
Kyle Januska, ’24, is dedicating his summer to safeguarding some of America’s most iconic landscapes. After interning with the National Park Service (NPS) last year in Boise, Idaho Read more
Published 7/23/2024
Alumni Spotlight
Emmanuel Abalo
One of our amazing alumni, Emmanuel Abalo, has published a book titled Waste Management REIMAGINED. Read More
Published 7/22/2024
Events
Aviation Briefings
Each semester, we offer multiple Aviation Briefings. These visits offer a comprehensive overview of the Aviation program, a tour of the program’s facilities (including a visit to the airport) and a forum to meet and ask questions of faculty, staff, and current students. Due to space limitations in our facilities, space is very limited at each briefing. We encourage you to register to attend as early as possible and to cancel if you are no longer able to attend to allow space for other students.
September Aviation Briefing Dates:
Wednesday, September 4
Monday, September 9
Monday, September 23
For future dates visit www.eku.edu/aviation/aviation-visits/
Virtual Info Session
These sessions will provide a brief overview of all programs offered in the College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions during the live event. It’s perfect for your first session!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Register here!
Stay informed about all the great things going on at EKU by visiting www.eku.campuslabs.com/engage/events
Open House
At open houses and other special events, you’ll be able to meet with faculty from all of our degree programs, talk with representatives from student organizations and tour our buildings/fire and safety lab, and more!
Saturday, October 5, 2024
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Register here!
You can also attend the Saturday Campus Tour the same day as our Open House!
Register for the October 5th campus tour here!
Maroon Madness College Visits
Learn about your major during these weekly events!
- Learn more about your intended degree program, college events, and student organizations
- Tour classrooms and facilities
- Meet current students and faculty
- Have lunch on campus (on us!)
Maroon Madness Events are scheduled from 10:45 – 1:30pm so you can also attend one of the Campus Visits at 9am or 2pm!
Maroon Madness Visits will be offered on the dates below. Check back for registration!
Wednesday, October 23
Wednesday, October 30
Stay informed about all the great things going on at EKU by visiting www.eku.campuslabs.com/engage/events