Bachelor of Science in Fire Science - Fire Administration Concentration Undergraduate Programme By University of New Haven |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Science in Fire Science - Fire Administration Concentration

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The bachelor of science in fire science is offered with a choice of two concentrations to allow the student to major in fire science and specialize in an area of interest. The concentration areas are fire/arson investigation and fire administration. Required Courses Students earning the B.S. degree in fire science are required to complete at least 122 credits including the University Core Curriculum and the common courses for fire science listed below, some of which fulfill requirements of the University Core Curriculum. FIRE 1102 - Principles Fire Science Technology FIRE 2201 - Fire Chemistry and Physics with Lab FIRE 2205 - Fire Prot Hydraulics & Water Supply FIRE 2207 - Fire Prevention FIRE 3301 - Building Construction for Fire Protection FIRE 3302 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials FIRE 3304 - Fire Protection Systems FIRE 3325 - Fire and Life Safety Codes FIRE 4404 - Special Hazards Control FIRE 4501 - Internship Plus electives chosen with the adviser 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. CHEM 1105 - Intro Genl & Organic Chemistry w/Lab FIRE 1106 - Emergency Scene Operations FIRE 2204 - Fire Investigation I FIRE 2209 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service FIRE 2242 - Hazard Risk Management FIRE 3303 - Process and Transportation Hazards FIRE 3307 - Municipal Fire Administration FIRE 3316 - Personnel Management for the Fire Service FIRE 4405 - Emergency Incident Management FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law FIRE 4415 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management FIRE 4496 - Applications of Fire Research MATH 1104 - Quantitative Reasoning Or higher level MATH course. PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology PADM 1101 - Introduction Public Administration Plus 15 credits of electives chosen with the advisor.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The bachelor of science in fire science is offered with a choice of two concentrations to allow the student to major in fire science and specialize in an area of interest. The concentration areas are fire/arson investigation and fire administration. Required Courses Students earning the B.S. degree in fire science are required to complete at least 122 credits including the University Core Curriculum and the common courses for fire science listed below, some of which fulfill requirements of the University Core Curriculum. FIRE 1102 - Principles Fire Science Technology FIRE 2201 - Fire Chemistry and Physics with Lab FIRE 2205 - Fire Prot Hydraulics & Water Supply FIRE 2207 - Fire Prevention FIRE 3301 - Building Construction for Fire Protection FIRE 3302 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials FIRE 3304 - Fire Protection Systems FIRE 3325 - Fire and Life Safety Codes FIRE 4404 - Special Hazards Control FIRE 4501 - Internship Plus electives chosen with the adviser 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. CHEM 1105 - Intro Genl & Organic Chemistry w/Lab FIRE 1106 - Emergency Scene Operations FIRE 2204 - Fire Investigation I FIRE 2209 - Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service FIRE 2242 - Hazard Risk Management FIRE 3303 - Process and Transportation Hazards FIRE 3307 - Municipal Fire Administration FIRE 3316 - Personnel Management for the Fire Service FIRE 4405 - Emergency Incident Management FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law FIRE 4415 - Fire Prevention Organization and Management FIRE 4496 - Applications of Fire Research MATH 1104 - Quantitative Reasoning Or higher level MATH course. PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology PADM 1101 - Introduction Public Administration Plus 15 credits of electives chosen with the advisor.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+
Applicants must submit official certified copies of original senior secondary/high school records. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.

Jan-2000

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