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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 121 Semester Hours outlined below | |
| Semester Hours | |
| General Studies Requirements | 61 |
| Required General Studies Courses | 37 |
| General Studies Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 36 |
| Professional Electives | 24 |
| Total | 121 |
Curriculum Details
General Studies Requirements - 61 hrs
| Required General Studies | 37 |
| Course Number / Description | Semester Hours |
| Required First Course | 1 |
| OR 1010 - Student Orientation | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| EH 1010 - English Composition I | |
| EH 1020 - English Composition II | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| 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
| Professional Electives Any course not previously selected can be used to satisfy this requirement. |
24 |
| Total 121 Semester Hours |