Overview
The objectives of the graduate Safety, Security, and Emergency Management program of Eastern Kentucky University are:
- To provide a broad based program that affords the depth of education, the specialized skills, and the sense of creativity that will allow the graduate to practice in and contribute to the field of safety, security, and emergency management.
- To provide an avenue for a highly mobile and marketable career to individuals wishing to pursue graduate education in the Safety, Security and Emergency Management discipline.
- To add to the body of knowledge through scholarly activity, research, and advanced professional training.
- To provide safety, security, and emergency management practitioners with leadership skills needed for the planning and delivery of loss prevention and safety services at the state, regional, and national levels.
Where Are Recent Graduates of the Program Employed?
- State and Federal OSHA
- Homeland security positions in state and federal government
- Marathon Oil
- Amazon.com
- Georgia-Pacific
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Homeland Security
School Safety
Occupational Safety
Fire & Emergency Services
Emergency Management
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International applicants are encouraged to apply early to all programs due to time constraints of issuing the I-20.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Emergency & Disaster Management View 29 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. 149 (verbal)
141 (quantitative)
3 (analytical)
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students seeking clear admission should hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a 2.5 grade point average overall
- Students with an undergraduate grade point below 2.5 will be required to sit for the GRE and acquire a target score in three categories: Verbal 149, Quantitative 141 and Analytical Writing 3.0
- Applicants without an academic and/or experiential background in a related discipline or field of study including, but not limited to: occupational safety, security, homeland security, emergency management, emergency medical, insurance, and risk management may be accepted into the program with departmental approval
Tuition Fee
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International
775 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 775 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
National
775 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 775 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
550 USD/creditTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 550 USD per credit and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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