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Master's Degree in Fire Sciences

1 Year
Duration
10
Courses
60
Credit Hours
$60,000
Total Cost

This track focuses on Fire Sciences, preparing students with the safety and response knowledge the field expects at the Master's level.

Graduates are equipped to pursue relevant safety and emergency response career paths, with a self-paced format built for students balancing work and other commitments.

1
Core Courses
5 Courses
OSAFS-236
Latest Developments in Fire Sciences and Occupational Safety
Explores emerging trends and technologies shaping fire and safety science.
  • Emerging safety technologies
  • Recent regulatory developments
  • Innovation in emergency response
OSAFS-328
Hazardous Materials
Graduate-level study of managing and responding to hazardous material incidents.
  • Advanced hazmat classification
  • Hazmat incident response planning
  • Regulatory compliance for hazardous materials
OSAFS-354
Fire Sciences and Occupational Safety
A graduate-level review of core fire science and occupational safety theory.
  • Advanced fire science theory
  • Integrating safety and fire response
  • Current research in the field
OSAFS-553
Risk Management
Covers strategic approaches to identifying and mitigating organizational risk.
  • Risk management frameworks
  • Enterprise risk assessment
  • Building a risk mitigation strategy
OSAFS-728
Fire Service Instructor
Covers the skills needed to train and instruct fire service personnel.
  • Instructional design for fire training
  • Adult learning principles
  • Evaluating trainee competency
2
Specialist Courses
5 Courses
FIS-043
Fire Sciences and Rescue Techniques
Graduate-level study of advanced fire response and rescue operations.
  • Advanced rescue operation planning
  • Complex fire scenario response
  • Coordinating multi-agency rescue efforts
FIS-252
Methods and Materials for Fire Service
Covers advanced materials and methods used in modern fire service operations.
  • Advanced firefighting materials
  • Modern fire service equipment
  • Evaluating new fire service methods
OSH-277
Risk Management and Safety Technology
Covers technology-driven approaches to managing safety risk.
  • Safety technology applications
  • Risk monitoring systems
  • Integrating technology into risk management
FIS-591
Special Topics in Fire Sciences
Covers emerging and specialized topics within contemporary fire science.
  • Current fire science research topics
  • Specialized response approaches
  • Emerging trends in fire science
OSH-795
Advanced Fire Prevention
Graduate-level study of advanced fire prevention strategy and code enforcement.
  • Advanced fire code enforcement
  • Community risk reduction strategy
  • Evaluating fire prevention program effectiveness
$60,000
Total Program Cost
$1,000
Per Credit Hour
60
Total Credit Hours

Fees are billed per term and are subject to change. Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans are available to students who qualify.

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Admission requires Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

01

Submit Your Application

Complete the online application with your basic and academic details.

02

Advisor Review

An admissions advisor reviews your application and any transfer credit.

03

Enroll & Begin

Receive your decision, complete enrollment, and start your first term.

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