FSET Degrees & Programs
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.
The academic degree program options were specifically designed to maximize the educational opportunities and to provide the students with an opportunity to specialize within one of the areas that best suits their future career goals.
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.
The faculty is especially dedicated to student success and is involved in every aspect of fire and safety.
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