**[Eastern Kentucky University -- Bachelor of Science in Homeland
Security]{.underline}**

Eastern Kentucky University's Board of Regents gave final approval to a
new Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security in January 2007. The degree
program combines a diverse set of major and supporting courses,
completion of an approved minor, university general education
requirements, and free electives.

Eastern Kentucky University's homeland security program is housed in the
College of Justice & Safety, which also offers degree programs in assets
protection/security, fire & safety engineering technology, emergency
medical care, loss prevention & safety, police studies, criminal
justice, and corrections & juvenile justice. The new homeland security
program builds on the strengths and faculty already in place and
emphasizes all hazards prevention, protection, response, and recovery at
the local and state levels as well as the federal level. With their
approved minor, students can add a more traditional area of
specialization to their B.S. in homeland security.

A minor in homeland security is also available for students majoring in
some other field.

Further information about the program can be found at
<http://www.justice.eku.edu/lps/hs/>.

EKU's program provides a broad background in homeland security for
students who intend to seek related employment at the local, state, or
federal levels or in the private sector. The program is offered
on-campus in Richmond, Kentucky; some on-line courses are also
available. The audience for the program includes recent high school
graduates, military personnel, and non-traditional students looking for
career enhancement or new career opportunities.

# BS in Homeland Security (128 hours) -- Curriculum

Major Courses ........................................................
33 hours

HLS 101 -- Introduction to Homeland Security 3

HLS 201 -- Emergency Management 3

HLS 225 -- Legal & Ethical Issues in HLS 3

HLS 301 -- Critical Infrastructure Protection 3

HLS 321 -- Critical Problem Analysis 3

HLS 341 -- Cyber Security 3

HLS 401 -- Intelligence Analysis 3

HLS 421 -- Prevention & Problem Solving 3

HLS 461 -- Disaster Recovery 3

HLS electives 6

Supporting Courses .................................................. 12
hours

APS 210 -- Vulnerability & Risk Assessment 3

FSE 310 -- WMD/Hazardous Materials 3

EMC 450 -- Disaster Medical Operations 3

One terrorism class from PLS 375 or POL 415 3

Minor in APS, EHS, EMC, FSE, MLS, PLS, TRS,

or other approved minor ................................... 18 hours

General Education + Orientation ................................... 52
hours

Free Electives .........................................................
13 hours

# Minor in Homeland Security (18 hours)

HLS 101 -- Introduction to Homeland Security 3

HLS 201 -- Emergency Management 3

HLS 225 -- Legal & Ethical Issues in HLS 3

HLS 301 -- Critical Infrastructure Protection 3

Plus one class (3 hours) selected from other HLS courses, APS 210, FSE
310, or EMC 450; and one terrorism class (PLS 375 or POL 415).

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges
of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate,
baccalaureate, and masters' degrees.

For more information:

# Points of Contact

> Dr. Kay Scarborough, Program Coordinator
>
> Homeland Security Program
>
> Eastern Kentucky University
>
> 50 Stratton Building
>
> Richmond, KY 40475
>
> 859-622-1464
>
> <kscarbocop@aol.com>
>
> Dr. Pam Collins\
> Homeland Security Program\
> Eastern Kentucky University\
> 50 Stratton Building\
> Richmond, KY 40475\
> 859-622-2344\
> [PamCollins57@aol.com](mailto:Gary.Cordner@eku.edu)
>
> Additional Information:
>
> Additional Phone:
>
> Update: 10/4/07

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