Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science
The Fire and Safety Engineering Technology Program was established in 1975 and is one of only a few programs in the country which offers undergraduate degrees in fire and safety. Areas of study include life safety; fire prevention, suppression and investigation, fire service administration; fire protection principles; industrial loss prevention; safety program management; and occupational safety and health.

Bachelor of Science Degree Options:

Fire Protection Engineering Technology
The Fire Protection Engineering Technology Option is designed to provide the student with a strong background in fire protection, science, and mathematics.

Fire Protection Administration
The Fire Protection Administration Option provides those students that desire a career in the fire or emergency services with a strong administrative and management education.

Fire, Arson, and Explosion Investigation
The Fire and Arson Investigation Option was the first of three similar options in the US. This option provides the student with a diverse education in fire protection, law enforcement, and forensic science. During the Fall 1998 semester, the option was revised to include "Explosion" investigation and also expanded the laboratory and research components to enhance student capabilities.

Industrial Safety and Risk Management
The Industrial Safety and Risk Management Option provides the student with the opportunity to obtain a broad area of study into the safety and health field. Study includes, fire protection, safety, environmental health science, and assets protection.

Safety and Industrial Relations
The Safety and Industrial Relations Option is designed to provide the student with a strong background in safety, environmental health science, science, and mathematics.

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Fire & Safety Engineering Technology - Certificate
To better serve the needs of working fire safety professionals, the 30 credit hour certificate of competency in Fire Administration program can be completed entirely online. The certificate program is comprised of the core Fire Administration courses and can be completed without any prior college credit.

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Fire & Emergency Services - Certificate
EKU has developed a Fire & Emergency Services certificate to provide you with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of fire safety/protection and to enhance your overall skills in this field. The certificate can be completed independently of the degree program however, should you decide you would like to continue with the program after completing the certificate, the credits you earn can be transferred over and applied to the Master's degree program.

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Fire and Emergency Services - Master of Science
Eastern Kentucky University has developed a Fire & Emergency Services concentration within the Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree program to provide you with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of fire safety/protection and to enhance your overall skills in this field.

The Fire & Emergency Services Concentration is designed to:

• Provide students with the strategic planning and leadership skills necessary to develop tactical plans for fire and emergency services within an organization.
• Prepare graduates to manage and direct fire departments, fire prevention services, search and rescue services, fire inspection and investigation offices, etc.

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Faculty members in the Fire and Safety Engineering Technology program are nationally and internationally known for their teaching, research and dedication to the fire and safety fields. They are active in numerous professional organizations including the National Association of Fire Investigators, National Fire Protection Association, International Society of Fire Service Instructors, International Association of Arson Investigators and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. They are also frequent presenters at conferences across the country and around the globe.