Fire Science Major, B.S.

General Information

Bachelor of Science

The objectives of the fire science emphasis in public safety are that students will:

• demonstrate a working knowledge of the science of fire protection and successfully complete state certifications in fire science (Academic);
• exhibit an understanding of the work of fire science, including providing service to the campus community and beyond through work as a career or volunteer within the local fire protection community (Vocational);
• develop a Christian worldview and understand how that worldview should shape, guide, and direct their actions as a community of fire protection servants (Christian);
• understand and appreciate their role as domestic patriots, who protect the homeland and the public and sacrifice themselves for its safety (Patriotic);
• understand and appreciate different cultures and how best they can interact with people of cultures and communities other than their own (Cultural).

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