The Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration – Fire Investigation

the bachelor of science in fire administration – fire investigation

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration degree program presents the academic foundations for leadership and administration of fire service organizations. The curriculum follows the FESHE-modeled, multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating fire administration, community risk reduction and tactical fireground considerations. The program also encompasses legal frameworks to applied fire service settings as well as a study of employee safety and healthy work environments.

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY’s online B.S. in fire administration with a concentration in fire investigation is one of the most reputable fire professional development programs in the nation. Recognized as the leader in online fire education, THE AU’s fire science program reflects the relevant curriculum and instruction needed to advance into leadership positions within the fire service profession including administration, fire safety and investigation. Fire investigation concentration is taught by expert field practitioners and covers relevant career topics including forensics, evidence collection, analysis and criminal law.

Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
  • Synthesize community risk reduction methods related to the fire service.
  • Evaluate industry standard administrative techniques as they relate to organizational management in fire service settings.
  • Analyze cultural human behavior that can affect fire science organizations.
  • Analyze various principles of fire chemistry and fire dynamics and their impacts on emergency situations.

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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Administration presents the academic foundations for leadership and administration of fire service organizations. The curriculum follows the FESHE-modeled, multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating fire administration, community risk reduction and tactical fireground considerations. The program also encompasses legal frameworks to applied fire service settings as well as a study of employee safety and healthy work environments. This program of study is recognized by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) through the U. S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA).

Provides the academic foundation for technical and scientific skills required of highly-qualified investigators. Students acquire knowledge and experience from expert field practitioners on a variety of topics and skills in forensics, evidence collection, analysis, and judicial process. Students who complete this concentration will be equipped to meet the requirements and demands of the fire investigation field.

Major Requirements | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Concentration Courses : Total Required Semester Hours: 12 HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

Electives | Total Required Semester Hours: 36

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Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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