School of Undergraduate Studies

Fire Science Major

• Program Objectives
• Degree Requirements
• Course Requirements
• Recommended Minor/Elective Courses

Fire Science

• Program Objectives
• Minor Requirements

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Fire Science

Minor in Fire Science

Enhance your education with a minor in fire science. You’ll be effectively prepared to make the informed, strategic decisions required in a changing and diverse workplace.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in fire science will be able to:

• Recognize the legal basis for public safety responsibility and product liability.
• Develop innovative leadership and team-management skills necessary for success in a diverse and changing workplace.
• Use computer technology to inform and enhance operational and strategic management decisions.
• Apply current computer applications and technology in the workplace.
• Explain fire fighting and disaster planning as practiced in other parts of the world.
• Write reports and make presentations of the quality expected by senior management.
• Use current information technology to access relevant managerial and educational resources worldwide.
• Develop a comprehensive hazardous materials management program, including preincident planning, on-site emergency response, and postincident analysis and investigation.
• Apply skills in analysis and evaluation to complete fire-risk assessment.
• Think critically and constructively and perform research in fire science using commonly accepted quantitative and qualitative analytical tools to understand and evaluate fire and emergency situations and scenarios.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving methods in resolving fire and other emergency problems and issues.
• Analyze the domestic and global dimensions of fire science.
• Develop effective written and oral communications consistent with the fire-service and related professional environment.
• Describe the impact of historical events and social change on the fire and rescue service of today.

Requirements for the Fire Science

A minor in fire science requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in fire science. All FSCN courses apply. Students are recommended to take FSCN 302 or 304 as the first course for the minor (if they have not already applied the course toward other degree requirements).

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.