Bachelor of Science in Fire Science

bachelors degree in fire scienceThe Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Science presents the theoretical foundations for leadership and administration of fire service organizations. Extending from a comprehensive curriculum of fire prevention and fire protection, the BS in Fire Science program takes a multi-professional approach to policy integration, management of organizations and human resources, and includes comprehensive academic preparation in the application of specialized fire service equipment and apparatus. This field of study also extends legal frameworks to applied fire service settings and context. Students earning a bachelor’s degree in Fire Science will embark on an educational path of professional development to become leaders in the profession.

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Estimated time of completion of this program is 5 years.

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Curriculum

Graduates will successfully complete 120 credit hours outlined below
Credit Hours
General Studies Requirements 60
Required General Studies Courses 36
General Studies Electives 24
Major Courses 60
Major Requirements 36
Professional Electives 24
Total 120

Curriculum Details

General Studies Requirements - 60 hrs

Required General Studies 36
Course Number / Description Semester Hours
Humanities and Fine Arts 6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area to include  
SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success  
English Composition 6
EH 1010 - English Composition I  
EH 1020 - English Composition II  
Natural Sciences 6
Select 2 courses from this area  
Mathematics 3
Select a course from this area  
History 6
Select 2 courses from this area  
Behavioral and Social Sciences 9
Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include:  
PS 2010 - American State & Local Politics  
General Studies Electives
Courses can be taken from General Studies or any 2000-3000 level courses.
24

Major Courses - 60 hrs
36 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level

Major Requirements 36
Major Requirements - Group A (Required Courses) 30
BFS 3251 - Introduction to Fire Protection  3
BFS 3345 - Introduction to Fire Prevention  3
BFS 3601 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management  3
BFS 3501 - Advanced Fire Administration  3
BOS 3640 - Interactions of Hazardous Materials  3
BFS 3820 - The Community and the Fire Threat  3
BFS 4631 - Management of Fire Incident Command Systems  3
BFS 4401 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection  3
BFS 4618 - Incendiary Fire Analysis and Investigation  3
BFS 4753 - Terrorism Incident Management & Emergency Procedures  3
   
Major Requirements - Group B
(Select 2 courses below or any two 3000 to 4000 BFS, BEM or BOS Courses)
6
BBA 3651 - Leadership  3
BFS 3480 - Fire Department Safety Officer (*certification opportunity)  3
BFS 3430 - Principles of Fire Behavior   3
BFS 3440 - Building Construction for Fire Protection  3
BFS 3460 - Fire Protection Systems  3
BFS 3470 - Fire Science Hydraulics and Water Supply  3
BFS 4153 - Fire Department Health and Safety  (*certification opportunity)  3
BFS 4432 - Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement  3
BOS 3125 - Hazardous Materials Management  3
BFS 4550 - Industrial Fire Protection  3
Professional Electives 24
Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement.
Total 120 Semester Hours

* Certification Opportunity with the Fire Department Safety Officer Association (FDSOA)

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