Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
Online, USA
BSc
DURATION
120 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* rolling admissions
Key Summary
About: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) offers a Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology, a comprehensive program. You’ll study fire science, behavior, prevention, suppression, risk assessment, and safety engineering with leadership. The ABET- and IFSAC-accredited program uses accelerated 8-week terms, six start dates yearly, online delivery, generous credit transfer, advisors, and reduced tuition for active duty service members.
Career Outcomes: The BLS projects 5% growth for health and safety engineers (2018–28). Graduates move into roles such as Health & Safety Engineer, Fire Inspector, Firefighter, Fire Chief, Environmental Health and Safety Manager and work for protection firms, government.
EKU is one of only a handful of colleges and universities in the nation to offer a comprehensive fire protection and safety engineering technology degree. This unique program prepares you to use your knowledge of fire prevention and suppression to design and recommend equipment to assist organizations in safeguarding life and property against fire, explosion, and related hazards.
Enhance your degree with a minor or certificate
Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits.
You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree.
What sets our program apart?
Focused on leadership building and rooted in the latest science and technology, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through topics such as how fire behaves, the best methods for preventing fires, and how to minimize a fire’s impact.
- Accelerated 8-week terms
- IFSAC-accredited programs
- Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org
- Nationally-renowned instructors comprised of former fire chiefs, fire marshals, engineers and investigators, prominent for their professional achievements and success in the field
- Courses begin 6 times per year
- Generous credit transfer policy
- Reduced tuition for active duty service members
- No campus visits required
- Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
- Free online tutoring and career services assistance
- The dynamic, supportive learning environment
- Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best universities offering online degrees
Why choose EKU?
EKU is a regionally accredited, brick-and-mortar university that is ranked among the nation's best colleges and has been educating students for more than a century. EKU has received numerous honors, including being named one of the best online colleges in the nation and one of the most veteran-friendly campuses.
Core Courses --- 42
- FSE 101 --- Fire Prevention --- 3
- FSE 120 --- Fire Behavior & Combustion --- 3
- FSE 221 --- Fire Protection Systems --- 3
- FSE 224 --- Human Behavior in Fire --- 3
- FSE 300W --- Technical Report Writing for Emergency Services --- 3
- FSE 305 --- Hazardous Materials --- 3
- FSE 322 --- Fire Protection Structures & System Design --- 3
- FSE 349 --- Applied Learning in Fire & Safety Engineering --- 3
- FSE 350 --- Fire Arson & Explosion Investigation I --- 3
- FSE 355 --- Fire Dynamics --- 3
- FSE 360 --- Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply --- 3
- FSE 445 --- Advanced Structural Fire Protection --- 3
- FSE 480 --- Industrial Fire Safety --- 3
- FSE 481 --- Fire Protection Design --- 3
Supporting Course Requirements --- 6
- CHE 101/101L --- General Chemistry I with Lab --- 4
- CHE 102/102L --- General Chemistry II with Lab --- 4
- CON 303 --- Statics & Strength of Materials --- 3
- CON 322 --- Construction Structural Design --- 3
- MAT 234 --- Calculus I --- 4
- MAT 244 --- Calculus II --- 4
- PHY 201 --- University Physics I --- 5
- PHY 202 --- University Physics II --- 5
- PHY 375 --- Thermodynamics --- 3
- TEC 190 --- Technical Graphics --- 3
*Some supporting courses will count toward the General Education Requirements. See catalog for details.
EKU General Education Requirements* --- 37
Total Hours --- 120
Find Your Scholarship
A scholarship is a financial award given to students to help pay for their education that does not need to be paid back. Scholarships are awarded by schools, universities, and other organizations, and are based on a variety of criteria, such as academic achievement, financial need, or professional experience. The money can be used to cover tuition, books, housing, food, and other educational expenses. Please note that institutional scholarships, including merit awards, may not be stacked with other scholarships or tuition waivers and require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Merit Scholarships for In-State First-Time Freshmen
Merit scholarships make EKU even more affordable for first-time students.* EKU recognizes the hard work and dedication needed to achieve at a high level. Get rewarded for your high school accomplishments with merit scholarships. If you meet the following criteria, merit scholarships will automatically be applied to your account. No application needed!
Merit Scholarships for Out-of-State First-Time Freshmen
High-achieving students can get rewarded for their work and receive additional scholarships to make EKU even more affordable. If you meet the following criteria, merit scholarships may be applied to your account automatically without the need for an application!
Additional EKU Scholarships for First-Time Freshmen
Kentucky residents who are Pell Grant-eligible may receive this scholarship, which will cover up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for first-year students who have a 3.0 high school GPA. This scholarship is intended to act as “gap funding” for any first-time freshman who has exhausted all avenues of federal, state, and institutional scholarship and grant assistance, and still has a remaining balance for tuition and required fees. This scholarship is for on-campus students only. This cannot be awarded in addition to a Merit Tier scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements: On-campus, Pell Grant-eligible, Kentucky resident, first-time freshman with a 3.0 high school GPA
EKU Scholarships for On-Campus, In-State Transfer Students*
Eastern Kentucky University values the education and experience students from other schools bring to their EKU experience. On-campus students who transfer to EKU with 24 earned college credits are eligible for the following scholarships. If you meet the following criteria, transfer scholarships will automatically be applied to your account. No application needed!
Foundation Scholarships
EKU has made a difference in thousands of lives. Donors who have experienced the life-changing effect an EKU education can have now want to make a difference in your life. Thanks to their generosity, there are hundreds of scholarships available for EKU students.
Eligibility criteria range from GPA to county of residence to degree program and more. Simply fill out the foundation scholarship application, and you’ll learn which scholarships you may be eligible for.
Outside Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded by an organization other than the government or university. They are available from several groups, organizations, and entities nationwide. Third-party scholarships can be general in nature or very specialized and tied to the type of work you would be doing after graduation.
If you receive an outside scholarship, you must notify Big E Central so the award can be properly reported as part of your total aid package. Failure to report awards can result in the award not being accepted or a portion of the funds having to be repaid due to overpayment.
Fire protection engineers have some of the highest starting salaries among all college graduates.
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics* (BLS), employment of health and safety engineers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2018 to 2028. As buildings, products, and processes continue to become more complex and new regulations are created, these engineers will be needed to reduce costs, save lives, and produce safe consumer products. A bachelor’s degree is required for most entry-level positions.
Graduate Occupations
- Health & Safety Engineers
- Firefighters
- Fire Inspectors & Investigators
- Chief Executives
- General & Operations Managers
- Occupational Health & Safety Specialists
Graduate Employers
- Aon Fire Protection Engineering Corp.
- Able Medical Transportation, Inc.
- Casteel Automatic Fire Protection, Inc.
- Highview Fire District
- International Fire Protection, Inc.
- Seaworld Entertainment, Inc.
Graduate Job Titles
- Protection Engineer
- Firefighter
- Engineering Consultant
- Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager
- Fire Chief
- Fire Inspector
- Low-cost textbooks through EKU BookSmart
- No application fee
- Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
- Fast-track opportunities for students with 80 or more credit hours
- Dynamic, supportive learning environment
- Fitness & wellness management program provides students with knowledge & skills needed to successfully certify through ACSM, ACE, NSCA, AFAA, & other professional groups
- Dedicated faculty advisors who work with pre-professional health students on the ins and outs of applying to professional programs of choice
- Pre-professional curricula emphasize inclusion of prerequisite courses, foundational content & additional courses to prepare students for graduate/professional programs
- Diverse faculty are actively involved in the profession & have real-life expertise
