Online Safety Engineering Degrees

Are you looking for a career that will aid you in joining one of the fastest growing fields today, then the online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology - Software Architecture is an ideal program for you.

The focus of this online software architecture degree program is on the integration and maintenance of the various complex systems within any organization.

Topics that are covered in this online degree program include:

• Software development
• Design
• Construction in multiple platforms, including Web and mobile
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Business and technology skills

This is an excellent degree program for any individual who is looking to pursue a technical specialist position in a number of areas, such as:

• Software, data, or applications architecture
• Software development
• Database administration

All applicants must be 24 years of age or older. For students 23 years of age or under must have 90+ quarter credits/60+ semester credits, Associates Degree or higher, or Active Military Status.

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Eastern Kentucky University's online Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Certificate program teaches students the knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Individuals may complete the certificate program without any prior college credit.

EKU's Fire & Safety faculty are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, research and dedication to the fire and safety fields, and are active in numerous professional organizations including the National Association of Fire Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, International Association of Arson Investigators and the International Association of Fire Chiefs and work closely with FEMA to establish standards of practice. The faculty is especially dedicated to student success and utilizes a hands-on approach to teaching.

Applications for admission are accepted five times annually. Students in the Fire & Safety Engineering Technology bachelor degree or certificate programs may qualify for federal financial aid and/or private student loans.

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Eastern Kentucky University developed the online Certificate in Occupational Safety program, a certificate that can be completed independently of the degree program, after realizing that the need for educated and experienced professionals in occupational safety continues to rise, along with the job opportunities available to such professionals.

The Occupational Safety Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a high-level safety position, and educate students on the personal and environmental risks within the workplace on how to assess, analyze and develop safety, emergency management, security and environmental compliance programs and how to investigate, manage, and prevent hazards/threats in the workplace.

Should students decide you would like to continue with the program after completing the certificate, the credits they earned can be applied to the Master's degree program. All applicants must currently hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

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Eastern Kentucky University has recently developed a Homeland Security concentration within the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree program.

The online program has been designed to: Provide students with an overview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which includes a critical analysis of the structure and administration of the DHS, Instruction for students on how to recognize significant hazards and threats to national and domestic security, analyze intelligence, respond to national disasters and epidemics, and how to best allocate funds to minimize risk factors, and prepare graduates for employment in a variety of settings and capacities such as the DEA, Secret Service, FBI, Air Marshals, intelligence analysis, special agents, and emergency management.

The demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is at an all-time high and continues to rise. Now is the perfect time to acquire the skills necessary to secure a solid future in this dynamic career field. Read More

Eastern Kentucky University's online Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management program students are able to choose the "Multidisciplinary" track. This track will allow students to select their support courses from a variety of subject areas that include occupational safety, homeland security, fire administration, security management, and business risk management.

This option provides an unprecedented opportunity for you to customize your curriculum around your current or future professional needs. Students will gain a well-rounded skill set that will allow you to succeed in a high-level safety, security, or emergency management position.

This track offers the following support courses to choose from: Strategic Planning for Fire and Emergency Services; Leadership in Fire & Emergency Services; Public Sector Finance and Budgeting; Issues in Security Management; Industrial Safety Management; Public Emergency Services; Corporate Compliance; Construction Safety; Applied Study in Loss Prevention; Personal/Environmental Hazards; Employee Benefit Planning; Business Risk Management; Homeland Security Policy Analysis; Critical Infrastructure Protection; Intelligence for Homeland Security and Hazards & Threats to Homeland Security.

All applicants to this program must currently hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Read More