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Bachelor of Science Degree
in Fire Science

The 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 specialized fire service equipment and apparatus applications. This course of studies also extends legal frameworks to applied fire service settings and context. Students earning a degree in Fire Science will embark on an educational path of professional development, transforming the fire service technical specialist to a leader in the profession.

Curriculum

Graduates will successfully complete 120 Semester Hours outlined below
Semester 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 Commands (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
BFS 3480 - Fire Department Safety Officer (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 4432 - Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement (3)
BOS 3125 - Hazardous Materials Management (3)
BFS 4550 - Industrial Fire Protection (3)

Professional Electives Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement.

24

Total 120 Semester Hours