Sample courses that might be required for a degree in Fire Science:

Fire Science Courses

• Principles of Fire Science Technology
• Fire Chemistry and Physics
• Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
• Fire Prevention
• Building Construction for Fire Protection
• Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
• Fire Protection Systems
• Fire and Life Safety Codes
• Special Hazards Control
• Emergency Scene Operations
• Fire Investigation
• Hazard Risk Management
• Process and Transportation Hazards
• Personnel Management
• Emergency Incident Management
• Fire Protection Law
• Applications of Fire Research

Colleges will also require you to take some core undergraduate courses in addition to some elective courses. These requirements and electives will vary from college to college. Here are a number of examples:

Arts and Humanities

• Arts
• History
• Languages
• Literature
• Music

Math

• Algebra
• Calculus
• Computer Science
• Logic
• Statistics

Natural Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Physics

Social Sciences

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government
• Psychology
• Sociology