The University of New Haven offers five undergraduate degrees and four certificate programs designed for those entering the exciting field of fire science. A combination of classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, case studies, and field trips gives students the broadest possible exposure in this area of study. Internships allow students to obtain real-life work experience in this specialized field.
The municipal fire service is only one part of the demand for individuals with specialized education in this multi-disciplined field. Career opportunities in the public sector include those for municipal firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, fire technicians, and fire protection engineers. Private sector careers include those of industrial firefighters, fire protection specialists, fire protection engineers, fire investigators, and loss control consultants. Government, industry, fire equipment manufacturers and vendors and the insurance industry are all potential employers.
Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, students will be able to:
1. analyze multi-hazard emergency incidents in accordance with national standards.
2. establish an incident command system at an emergency in accordance with national standards.
3. establish appropriate fire prevention strategies within the community or organization
4. apply leadership and management principles in the administration of a firefighting company, battalion, division or department.
5. explain legal principles that effect the administration of a public or private fire service organization.
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