EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
EST. 1874

Thinking about a career in law enforcement or public safety? The Dual Credit Criminal Justice Pathway lets you earn college credit while exploring the systems, skills and challenges of the field. It’s a powerful start to serving your community.
• Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship eligible
• Offered on-campus, in your school, or online
• Includes core courses for EKU criminal justice & police studies degrees
• CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
• PLS 103 Foundations in Policing (3 credits)
• PLS 216 Criminal Law (3 credits)
• PLS 220 Criminal Investigation (3 credits)
Want to work in national security or emergency response? The Dual Credit Homeland Security Pathway lets you earn college credit while exploring topics like disaster response, security and emergency management. It’s a strong start for a highimpact career.
PATHWAY HIGHLIGHTS
• Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship eligible
• Offered on-campus, in your school, or online
• Includes core courses for EKU Homeland Security and Emergency Management degrees
PATHWAY CORE
• CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
• PLS 103 Foundations in Policing (3 credits)
• PLS 216 Criminal Law (3 credits)
• HLS 101 Introduction to Homeland Security (3 credits)
Interested in working in the justice system? The Dual Credit Corrections
Pathway lets you earn college credit while learning how correctional facilities, rehabilitation programs, and offender management work. Build your path in public service.
• Work Ready Dual Credit Scholarship eligible
• Offered on-campus, in your school, or online
• Includes core courses for EKU corrections degree
• CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
• PLS 103 Foundations in Policing (3 credits)
• PLS 216 Criminal Law (3 credits)
• COR 201 Introduction to Corrections (3 credits)
• Recommended supporting courses include major required, program supporting and general education requirements
• KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship eligible
• Offered in your school, on-campus and 100% online
ENG 101 Reading, Writing, and Rhetoric (3 credits)
ENG 102 Research, Writing, and Rhetoric (3 credits)
MAT 114 College Algebra (3 credits)
PSY 200 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
HIS 103 American Civilization Since 1877 (3 credits)
MUH 171 Music Appreciation (3 credits)
GEO 210 Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)