EKU’s online security management certificate provides students with the skills needed to assess security needs and implement, improve and ensure security for both public and private sector entities. Rapidly evolving technology and increasing domestic and foreign threats have created a wealth of opportunity for individuals with credentials in security management. The program gives graduates a competitive edge in the job market and complements a variety of backgrounds.
Protective service occupations are expected to grow 2 percent from 2021 to 2031, which will result in about 72,600 new jobs.
— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Rooted in best practices and evolving technology, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through course topics such as physical security, critical infrastructure protection, risk analysis and emergency management.
EKU’s security management curriculum provides the skills needed to assess security threats and use evolving technology to implement needed security measures.
A total of 24 credits are required to graduate.
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For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University undergraduate catalog.
HLS 210 – Cyber and Physical Security (3)
Principles of cyber and physical design and application to include assessments and subsequent identification of countermeasures as well as policy development and implementation in an effort to safeguard life and critical infrastructure.
HLS 310 – Personnel Security (3)
Examines employee and contractor integrity through background screening, security awareness, ethics programs, and audits. Analyzes special programs to protect key personnel, employees in high risk environments and workplace violence mitigation.
HLS 350 – Workplace Investigations (3)
Overview and management of criminal, civil, administrative, and internal investigative processes in the workplace, to include interviews, reports, and ethical and legal considerations related to investigations.
HLS 391 – Risk Analysis (3)
History and process of risk analysis and management (VRA) as it relates to the protection of critical assets and infrastructure. Instruction in common techniques used in both the public and private sectors.