Fire Science, Fire Administration Concentration, B.S.

B.S., Fire Science

The bachelor of science in fire science is offered with a choice of three concentrations to allow the student to major in fire science and specialize in an area of interest. The concentration areas are fire/arson investigation, fire administration, and fire science technology.

Concentration in Fire Administration

This concentration prepares students for careers in municipal, private, or industrial fire departments. The curriculum provides the educational background to advance through the ranks and become the future leaders of the fire service.

Students earning the B.S. degree in fire science with a concentration in fire administration must complete a minimum of 122 credits including the University Core Curriculum, the common courses for fire science majors listed above, and the courses listed below, some of which fulfill requirements of the University Core Curriculum.

• CH 105 - Intro Genl&Organic Chemistry w/Lab
• FS 106 - Emergency Scene Operations
• FS 204 - Fire Investigation I
• FS 209 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service
• FS 303 - Process and Transportation Hazards
• FS 307 - Municipal Fire Administration
• FS 405 - Emergency Incident Management
• FS 408 - Fire Protection Law

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• M 109 - Intermediate Algebra

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• M 127 - Finite Mathematics

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• P 111 - Introduction to Psychology
• PA 101 - Introduction Public Administration

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• PA 302 - Public Admin Systems and Procedures

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• PA 305 - Institutional Budgeting & Planning

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• PA 408 - Collect Bargain Public Sector
• Plus one fire science elective