This Doctor Ph.D. Degree in Fire Science is a distance learning program that classifies fires and fuels into categories and groups. It defines fires and their processes, with a focus on preventing and fighting fires. The program develops accurate methods to predict when and where fires are likely to occur and how to react in each case.
Students study through a program structure of 70% textbooks and 30% thesis. The structure includes 21 academic credits for Fire Science Online and 18 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis. Admission is open for adults over 27 years of age, and it is designed for experienced professionals.
Modules
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Protection Systems
- Fire Hydraulics
- Fire & Arson Investigation
- Firefighters & Fire Departments
- Fire Science
- Fire Fighting Strategy
- Research methodology and final project or thesis