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Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management
The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Management provides the principles, theory, and practices associated with leading-edge fire science and management issues associated with tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership, and community fire issues, among others. This online bachelor’s degree offers you a comprehensive education in fire behavior, suppression methods, protection, safety, and prevention, along with an emphasis on emergency and disaster management and response. This degree program is taught by highly credentialed and experienced instructors, many who hold key positions in government agencies or public safety organizations.
The mission of the Bachelor in Fire Science Management program is to help prepare students at the journeyman level by providing an in-depth understanding of the theories and best practices utilized in fire services, both prevention and protection, and enabling graduates to engage successfully with the community to achieve fire prevention goals and to become a leader in fire protection and response activities.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these learning outcomes:
- Analyze the current and historical strategies, practices, and policies that guide the modern field of fire science.
- Demonstrate the role of fire science personnel in leading, managing, and collaborating with colleagues, subordinates, constituents, and the community.
- Apply theory and practical methods to issues in fire science.
- Summarize the methods and resources needed to effectively manage fire services.
- Examine assessment and planning tactics to improve organization and community risk management for fire services.
- Describe strategies and methods to accomplish fire science operations.
- Differentiate the various practices involved in fire science, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.
- Interpret the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities that have an impact on the fire science field.
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
66
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Final Program Requirement
3
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Elective Requirements
21
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Total Semester Hours
120
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3
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Total Semester Hours
30
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Major Required (66 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
66
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Final Program Requirement (3 semester hours)
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Total Semester Hours
3
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Elective Requirements (21 semester hours)
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Select any courses that have not been used to fulfill requirements listed above. Credits applied toward a minor or certificate in an unrelated field may be used to fulfill elective credit for the major.
21
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Total Semester Hours
21
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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Prerequisite: Senior Standing and completion of all major courses prior to enrollment. Must be taken as the last course before graduation.