<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>From fire investigation procedures to inspection and safety materials and approaches, you can expect to learn about strategies in fighting, preventing, and responding to fire emergencies as a student of the Bachelor of Science in Fire Science program at Purdue Global. Major course topics include concepts in the spread and control of fires, water spray systems for fire control, fire loss analysis, fire codes and their enforcement, fire risk reduction strategies, and survival tactics in fire and emergency situations. Other courses address leadership dynamics in fire and emergency services, occupational safety in fire and EMS, team building and decision-making in emergency services, methodologies in fire research, and legalities of emergency services management. The culminating capstone requires that you apply strategies and tactics studied in the program to various scenarios to show your understanding of fire response, safety, and prevention practices. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>While there are no academic prerequisites needed to enter the BS in Fire Science program, a background in occupational safety, building construction codes, or emergency services would prove to be beneficial. It might also be helpful to possess strong analytical skills, as professionals in firefighting, fire protection, and fire safety must often analyze systems and procedures for continued improvement and effectiveness. Applicants to Purdue Global should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Of the total 180 credits needed to earn this BS degree, 110 are taken in the major curriculum. You must also complete 45 credits in core coursework and 25 credits in open electives. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CM107</td><td> College Composition I</td></tr> <tr><td>CM220</td><td> College Composition II</td></tr> <tr><td>CS212</td><td> Communicating Professionalism</td></tr> <tr><td>SS270</td><td> Social Problems</td></tr> <tr><td>100/200 Level</td><td> Mathematics Requirement</td></tr> <tr><td>100/200 Level</td><td> Arts and Humanities Requirement</td></tr> <tr><td>100/200 Level</td><td> Science Requirement</td></tr> <tr><td>100/200 Level</td><td> Social Science Requirement</td></tr> <tr><td>100/200 Level</td><td> General Education Elective</td></tr> </table><p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>FS100</td><td> Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS101</td><td> Fire Behavior and Combustion</td></tr> <tr><td>FS102</td><td> Building Construction for Fire Protection</td></tr> <tr><td>FS103</td><td> Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply</td></tr> <tr><td>FS104</td><td> Fire Protection Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>FS105</td><td> Fire Prevention Practices</td></tr> <tr><td>FS201</td><td> Strategy and Tactics</td></tr> <tr><td>FS202</td><td> Principles of Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS204</td><td> Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS208</td><td> Legal Aspects of Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS301</td><td> Fire Investigation and Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>FS302</td><td> Advanced Principles of Firefighter Safety and Survival</td></tr> <tr><td>FS304</td><td> Community Risk Reduction for Fire and EMS</td></tr> <tr><td>FS401</td><td> Fire Prevention Organization and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FS402</td><td> Political, Ethical, and Legal Foundations of Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS403</td><td> Leadership and Management</td></tr> <tr><td>FS412</td><td> Safety Risk Management for Fire and EMS</td></tr> <tr><td>FS413</td><td> Research Analysis for Fire Emergency Services</td></tr> <tr><td>FS414</td><td> Personnel Management for Fire and EMS</td></tr> <tr><td>FS498</td><td> Bachelor's Capstone in Fire Science</td></tr> </table><p><u>Open Electives</u> </p> <p>Students complete 25 credits in open elective courses </p> <h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>After being awarded the Bachelor of Science in Fire Science, you could explore employment opportunities in local fire departments, corporate safety departments, emergency response, government agencies, or construction companies. You might oversee the installation of fire protection systems, inspect fire safety equipment, respond to fire emergencies, create fire safety plans, or educate the public in fire prevention measures. </p> <p>Jobs where you could apply your knowledge of fire safety and protection include: </p> <ul><li>Firefighter </li><li>Fire investigator </li><li>Fire safety consultant </li><li>Emergency services manager </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Should you have the desire to pursue such careers as fire chief or director of safety, you might enroll in a relevant master's degree program following your graduation from the BS - Fire Science program. At the master's degree level, you might study more in-depth topics relating to emergency planning, industrial safety, crisis management, fire safety laws, personnel management in emergency services, and hazard preparedness. </p> <p>To reach advanced career goals, you might consider enrolling in one of the following: </p> <ul><li>Master of Fire and Emergency Services </li><li>Master of Fire Protection and Safety Management </li><li>Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management</li></ul>