Homeland Security

Undergraduate Certificate in Homeland Security

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Establish Yourself as a Homeland Security Professional

EKU’s online homeland security certificate allows students to build their credentials and develop a solid background, as well as the foundation needed to address threats to the security of the nation. 

Career Outlook

Protective service occupations are expected to grow 2 percent from 2021 to 2031, which will result in about 72,600 new jobs.

— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Common Job Titles for Homeland Security Graduates

Homeland security offers a diverse a range of employment opportunities.

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Job Titles Include:

  • Business Continuity Specialist
  • Counterterrorism Analyst
  • Criminal Investigator/Detective
  • Critical Infrastructure Analyst

 

Where Have EKU Homeland Security Graduates Worked?

MPA programs provide essential skills for today’s work environment and allow you to bring your on-the-job experience into the classroom, helping you make your mark as a public servant.
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Employers Include:

  • Marathon Petroleum-Marine Transportation
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Miami County Emergency Management Agency
  • Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

EKU Online Career Services

Career planning is tough, but with EKU you don’t have to tackle the process alone.

The EKU Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all of your career and professional development needs.

Services include:

  • Creating/Updating Your Resume and Cover Letter
  • Interviewing Tips and Coaching
  • Career Documents Review
  • Job Search

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*Special rate for active duty military and their spouses.

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Benefits
Benefits of EKU Online

Rooted in best practices and evolving technology, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as physical security, critical infrastructure protection, risk analysis and emergency management.

Curriculum

Position yourself as a go-to security professional and give yourself a competitive edge in the evolving field of homeland security.

Certificate Requirements

A total of 24 credits are required to graduate.

View the homeland security certificate requirements:

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Sample Courses

For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University undergraduate catalog.

HLS 210 – Cyber and Physical Security (3)
Principles of cyber and physical design and application to include assessments and subsequent identification of countermeasures as well as policy development and implementation in an effort to safeguard life and critical infrastructure.

HLS 301 – Critical Infrastructure Protection (3)
Identification, prioritization, and protection of critical infrastructure including information technology, telecommunications, chemical, transportation, energy, water, medical, emergency services, postal and shipping. Impact on personal safety and economic performance.

HLS 430 – Terrorism and Violent Extremism (3)
Coverage of politically motivated extremist violence in the United States. Includes discussion of definitional issues, radicalization, major attacks, current threats, and principal extremist groups and their ideologies.

HLS 260 – Disaster Preparedness and Response (3)
Examines disaster preparedness and response context, concepts, theories, principles, programs and requirements. Students apply course concepts using case studies and real-world scenarios.

Enrollment

Chris Adkins

Chris Adkins

Enrollment Advisor

Call or email Enrollment Advisor Chris Adkins for information about the EKU Online Homeland Security Degree program.

Contact Info:
859-622-7568
Christopher.Adkins@eku.edu

Application Deadlines

 

Term Application Deadline Classes Begin
Fall A July 5 August
Fall B August 31 October
Spring A November 30 January
Spring B January 31 March
Summer A April 5 May
Summer B  May 31 June

 

Additional Contact Information

Admissions: 859-622-2106
Academic Testing: 859-622-1281
Big E Central (Financial Aid & Student Account Services): 859-622-2361
Military & Veterans Affairs Office: 859-622-2345

Student Success

I would say without question EKU was the right choice for me. I would highly recommend EKU Online to students of all ages. Ask questions, reach out for help, the staff at EKU is amazing.

Christopher HoganHomeland Security

Online Military Students

EKU Online offers veterans and active duty military students an unparalleled online learning experience that provides accessibility, convenience and flexibility.

Special Tuition for Active Duty* Military
Eastern Kentucky University offers reduced tuition expenses to $258 per credit hour for undergraduate and $335 per credit hour for graduate courses to all service members currently serving on active duty.

*Active duty is defined as on federal orders for 180 days or more.

“I’d like to thank the EKU College of Justice & Safety for the opportunity to complete my degree online. It’s very user-friendly, and everyone has bent over backwards to make this happen.”

– 1LT Heath Bergmann, EKU Online Graduate

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