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Bachelor of Science in Fire Science - Fire/Arson Investigation Concentration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

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/Arson Investigation This concentration prepares students for careers in fire investigation, arson/fraud detection, and code enforcement in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum provides the educational background to determine the cause and origin of fires. It also provides an in-depth study of the laws regarding fire investigations and evidence collection. Students choosing this concentration will complete the requirements for a minor in criminal justice. Students earning the B.S. in fire science with a concentration in fire/arson investigation must complete 123 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. FIRE 2203 - Risk Management & Insurance for Fire Science FIRE 2204 - Fire Investigation I FIRE 3313 - Fire Investigation II FIRE 3314 - Lab FIRE 3313 FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law FIRE 4409 - Arson for Profit CHEM 1105 - Intro Genl & Organic Chemistry w/Lab CJST 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice CJST 1102 - Criminal Law CJST 2201 - Principles Criminal Investigation FORS 2215 - Introduction to Forensic Science CJST 2217 - Criminal Procedure I CJST 2218 - Criminal Procedure II and Evidence CJST 2221 - Juvenile Justice System or FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation MATH 1104 - Quantitative Reasoning Or higher level MATH course PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology PSYC 3336 - Abnormal Psychology

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

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/Arson Investigation This concentration prepares students for careers in fire investigation, arson/fraud detection, and code enforcement in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum provides the educational background to determine the cause and origin of fires. It also provides an in-depth study of the laws regarding fire investigations and evidence collection. Students choosing this concentration will complete the requirements for a minor in criminal justice. Students earning the B.S. in fire science with a concentration in fire/arson investigation must complete 123 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. FIRE 2203 - Risk Management & Insurance for Fire Science FIRE 2204 - Fire Investigation I FIRE 3313 - Fire Investigation II FIRE 3314 - Lab FIRE 3313 FIRE 4408 - Fire Protection Law FIRE 4409 - Arson for Profit CHEM 1105 - Intro Genl & Organic Chemistry w/Lab CJST 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice CJST 1102 - Criminal Law CJST 2201 - Principles Criminal Investigation FORS 2215 - Introduction to Forensic Science CJST 2217 - Criminal Procedure I CJST 2218 - Criminal Procedure II and Evidence CJST 2221 - Juvenile Justice System or FORS 4415 - Crime Scene Investigation MATH 1104 - Quantitative Reasoning Or higher level MATH course PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology PSYC 3336 - Abnormal Psychology

Admission requirements

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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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