Eastern Kentucky University will offer an online criminal justice degree, beginning in fall 2018. The bachelor’s degree program will prepare students for a range of careers in the justice and safety field.Read More

All B.S. degrees in the EKU department of Family and Consumer Sciences are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Burrier Child Development Center (BCDC) on Eastern Kentucky University’s Richmond campus is a licensed Type 1 Child Care Center and is an accredited early childhood program through...Read More

As every EMS provider knows, a patient must be “competent to refuse” in order for them to decline treatment or transport. In other words, they must be able to understand the risks of foregoing care and also be able to accept legal responsibility for doing so.Read More

Eastern Kentucky University’s online MSN program ranks 13th according to Best Master’s Degrees. The organization reviewed online nurse practitioner programs from 90 accredited colleges.Read More

Some of the nation’s best online degrees for special education teachers come from Eastern Kentucky University, according to AffordableCollegesOnline.org. The EKU Online Master of Arts – Special Education was named #11 among the top 50 schools in the nation.Read More

EKU offers one of the nation’s top online degree programs in criminal justice according to The Community for Accredited Online Schools. The organization released a “Best Online Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice” list and placed Eastern Kentucky University at #2 of 50 schools.Read More

If it’s football season, Samantha O’Leary is in the stands. Her brother plays for a college team, and she’s his biggest fan. If it’s not game day, she and her husband are planning their next trip or spending time with friends.Read More

Dr. Mary Sciaraffa brings a diverse background to her new role as assistant professor at EKU. Her training includes psychology, communication studies, human development and family studies. She earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Louisiana State University.Read More

The EKU Online MSN programs are among the educational options rated highly by SR Education Group. The organization ranked Eastern Kentucky University #20 among online master’s degree programs in nursing. EKU is also one of the more affordable schools to make the list.Read More

The consequences and the stigma associated with the label of “criminal” make successful rehabilitation a difficult task. After leaving a correctional facility, former prisoners continue to face post-sentence consequences that limit their societal freedoms. A prime example of these post-sentence consequences is the restriction placed on voting rights.  Currently, 6.1 million Americans are prohibited from...Read More