"Policing requires street smarts, but there are many times I need to look beyond the more obvious answers. Having the degree makes you think,” said Officer Dan Delaney. Delaney, who earned a bachelor’s degree in police studies through EKU Online in 2013, currently works for the city of Newport, Kentucky. He notices the difference his...Read More

I found that while working as a PK-12 school teacher, I became a structured task master.  As an educator, there’s almost no alternative! When you run a classroom you must be aware of short term goals and long term goals to successfully plan what activities must be attended to immediately and what can be kept...Read More

On May 14, Andrew Dunbar graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security. Two days later, he started an intelligence analyst training program with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC), which prepares members of the intelligence community. “My dream job is to work as an intelligence analyst, and with my credentials,...Read More

Sulfridge earned a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies with a concentration in child development from EKU. She then decided to pursue a career as a child life specialist.Read More

What is it about humans that we kill each other?  Why are there so many killings?  Are we, as a species, pre-programmed to be violent?  Is violence part of human nature?Read More

It doesn’t matter what profession you work in, chances are good at some point you’ll find yourself working alongside someone who is underperforming, difficult to work with or downright inappropriate.Read More

Tim Carman knows a criminal justice career was the right choice for him. "I always wanted to work with people. In this career, you have an impact and can actually see the results of your work,” he said.Read More

Have you ever thought about how the public perceives the emergency medical services? Do you ever question how you’re doing when you’re administering care to a patient? Patient surveys are extremely common in the healthcare field in today’s society.  Though they are most common in hospitals and doctor’s offices, but they can be helpful for...Read More

For careers in corrections and criminal justice, online degree programs at EKU are particularly rewarding. Eastern Kentucky University has prepared students in these fields for more than 50 years, and the EKU College of Justice and Safety is considered a national leader.Read More

The implementation of technology for distance learning enhances both the convenience and availability of education of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) learners. As access to high speed internet continues to grow, post-secondary administrators and EMS educators are increasing the number of educational courses as well as other offerings via distance learning. The availability of this tool extends...Read More