Graduates of the fire protection engineering program will be qualified to design, evaluate or test systems responsible for the reduction of fire losses. They will also be prepared to analyze the fire protection defenses of various structures and operations, and recommend cost effective methods of improving the level of protection that is provided. Careers in this field may be in the private or public sector. Government, insurance, industry, manufacturers and consultants are prospective employers of fire protection engineers. Required Courses Students earning the B.S. in fire protection engineering must complete 130 credit hours including the university core curriculum and the courses listed below, some of which fulfill requirements of the university core curriculum.
Many students continue on to earn their bachelor's degrees in occupational safety or fire science.
The program is specifically designed for the individual who wishes to enter the private sector in the fields of occupational safety and fire protection. Career options in this field include industry and insurance. 200 Elements of Industrial Hygiene Plus electives chosen with the adviser Minor in Fire Science Students wishing to minor in fire science should contact the director of the program. A minimum of 19 credit hours is required. The courses listed below are required unless a substitution is approved by the director of fire science.