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

The fire science minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by providing knowledge of disaster planning and the administration of fire-protection services, including organization, planning, operating procedures, management and allocation of limited resources.

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.
• Apply current computer applications and technology in the workplace.
• 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.

 

Requirements for the Fire Science Minor

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 Fire and Emergency Services Administration or 304 Personnel Management for Fire and Emergency Services 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.