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EKU Eastern Kentucky University Homeland Security A to Z Index Web People Search A - Z Index Justice & Safety Home Future Students Current Students Faculty & Staff Alumni & Friends On-Campus Degree Programs Online Degree Programs Explore Safety, Security & Emergency Management Home Homeland Security Home Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Curriculum Guide Course Descriptions Intelligence Studies Certificate Disaster Management Concentration Online Homeland Security Bachelor’s Degree Homeland Security Program Guide Related Degrees Faculty and Staff Contact Us See Also Apply to EKU EKU Financial Aid Connect Twitter Facebook YouTube Homeland Security Degree Contact Information 521 Lancaster Ave Stratton 281 Richmond, KY 40475-3131 Phone: 859.622.8261 Ryan.Baggett@eku.edu EKU Homeland Security Program The Eastern Kentucky University Homeland Security Program is best described as a modern program that stands on the legacy of existing EKU security management and disaster preparedness instructional programs that have served as national leaders in the field for over five decades. Starting in 2007, EKU became home to one of the first undergraduate homeland security programs in the nation when it expanded its offerings by instituting a multi-disciplinary undergraduate HLS Program.The EKU program differentiates itself from other programs by offering a stand-alone Bachelor of Science degree with specialization opportunities in the disciplines of disaster management, security operations/management and intelligence studies. Since 2007, the EKU HLS Program has become one of the leading (and largest) programs in the nation instructing students on the theories, strategies and applications of safeguarding of life and property through the protection of critical infrastructure; preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters; providing counterterrorism and law enforcement intelligence support; and employing the latest security technologies.The program is home to a team of faculty with extensive field experience and higher education credentials, who utilize an active learning methodology in their courses that focus on real-world challenges and the associated solutions derived from critical thinking. In providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the homeland security enterprise, the EKU HLS program focuses on the following three pillars: Disaster Management Intelligence Studies Security Operations / Management What is Homeland Security? Although the definition of homeland security is debated in academic circles, it can be defined as the following due to the multiple stakeholders comprising the homeland security enterprise in an attempt to fulfill the mission of safeguarding life and property: The collective efforts and shared responsibilities of Federal, State, local, tribal, territorial, nongovernmental, and private-sector partners (as well as individuals, families and communities) to prevent, mitigate and respond to the intentional, natural and accidental threats and hazards of the 21st century. The curricular foundations of the EKU program were developed during the infancy of the program in conjunction with the Center for Homeland Defense and Security University and Agency Partnership in an effort that was funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. EKU faculty collaborated with other universities and practitioners in 2009 to develop a model curriculum for undergraduate programs. Since implementation of the model curriculum, faculty have made numerous updates and advancements to the curriculum based on a rigorous strategic planning process each year aimed at improving the program, evaluating a variety of measures such as professional standards, course evaluation data, student success indicators, feedback from graduates and career paths of graduates. What can you do with a Homeland Security Degree? (CAREER OPPORTUNITIES) As a result of its multi-disciplinary curriculum, EKU HLS graduates are prepared for diverse and abundant career opportunities in a variety of public and private sector areas including, but not limited to: Emergency / Disaster Management Federal / State / Local Law Enforcement U.S. Military Services - Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) U.S. Intelligence Community - U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Dignitary Protection Services - Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Geographic Information Systems Analysts - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Risk Managers / Emergency Planners - Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Corporate / Industrial Security - Diplomatic Security Services (DSS) B.S. Curriculum Guide Homeland Security Advising Guide View Course Descriptions Homeland Security Program Contact Information Dr. Ryan Baggett Coordinator, Homeland Security Stratton 281 521 Lancaster Ave Richmond, KY 40475-3131 Phone/Voice Mail: 859.622.8261 Email: Ryan.Baggett@eku.edu Pauline Lively On-Campus Adminstrative Coordinator Phone/Voice Mail: 859.622.1028 Email: Pauline.Lively@eku.edu Lindsay Greenwell Assistant Online Coordinator Phone/Voice Mail 859.622.7926 Email: Lindsay.Greenwell@eku.edu Inside Look Eastern Kentucky University Homeland Security Faculty Complete Second Edition of Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection" August 2018 The 2017 National Security Analysis and Intelligence Summer Seminar Jarren Thomas – Eastern Kentucky University Junior Homeland Security Major,... 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