For those interested in careers in emergency services, learning the ins and outs of fire investigation and crisis management may be essential. Fire science is an area of study that may focus on the causes and effects of fire as well as the prevention, investigation, and management of it.

A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.