Program Overview
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Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Can be done in 6 months
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Total Courses
10
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Total Credit Hours
60 Hours
The Fire Sciences program at Southeastern Michigan University is designed for students aspiring to serve as firefighters and emergency response professionals. Students study fire prevention, suppression, and emergency management. They gain practical experience in firefighting techniques, hazardous materials response, and incident command. Graduates are well-prepared to join fire departments, rescue teams, and related public safety agencies, dedicating themselves to protecting communities in the face of fires and emergencies.
Fundamentals Of Safety And Emergency Response:
The College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences is designed to establish a strong foundation in safety principles and emergency response. Students start by building a deep understanding of occupational safety, fire prevention, and disaster management. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to ensure workplace safety and respond to emergencies effectively.
Practical Applications And Industry Partnerships:
Beyond the classroom, our College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences places a significant emphasis on practical applications and industry partnerships. Students have opportunities to engage in safety inspections, collaborate with safety organizations, and participate in disaster drills. These experiences not only enhance their practical safety skills but also provide valuable insights into the industry.
Global Safety Initiatives And International Collaborations:
The College of Occupational Safety & Fire Sciences at Southeastern Michigan University is committed to addressing global safety challenges and fostering international collaborations. Our curriculum explores international safety practices and encourages students to engage in safety projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with safety professionals from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on occupational safety and fire sciences.
This course is designed for the fire and law enforcement investigators, prosecutors, and fire protection professionals. It provides a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, describing and illustrating a totally new systematic approach for reconstructing fire scenes.
This course is designed to understand the importance of safety measures that must be taken while handling hazardous materials. The topics of this course include Principles of Chemical Reactions, Chemical Forms of Matter, Chemistry of Some Oxidizers and Radioactive Materials.
This course provides managers, architects, plant engineers, technicians, and others with a practical knowledge in the principles of fire protection, life safety elements and property loss control.
This course shows you how to utilize all the tools available through public education, how to contribute to their planning efforts by incorporating investigation activities into a coordinated strategy for loss control, and how to organize their prevention efforts in the most effective manner.
This course provides a baseline level of computer networking knowledge. This course covers experimental data relevant to learning theories, instruction methodologies and evaluation techniques with reference to the training of fire service instructors. This course will be highly appealing to all those working in fire safety engineering and related disciplines.
This course presents the strategies and tactics most commonly encountered by fire rescue professionals. Topics of this course include mental and emotional crises of rescue, rescue tools and equipment, special rescue situations, and rescue operations management.
This course discusses the fundamentals of building construction methods and materials of construction. The approach is to study the stability of buildings and materials under fire conditions. The emphasis is upon safety under fire conditions and the technology of limiting fire spread in new and existing buildings.
This course will help you understand the principles lying under the risk management principles and safety technology. The topics of this course include basic concepts underlying Risk Management, along with case studies of various corporations that would help you to gain an understating of the current risk management techniques.
This course includes special topics in fire sciences. The topics of this course include Fire Fighter Safety, Life Safety, Fire Protection Systems, Fire Protection Systems, and Defensive Operations.
This course provides you with the identification and analysis of key managerial issues confronting contemporary fire preventions. Course covers in details about application in current methods and planning, organizing, developing and evaluating public fire/emergency services programs.
Cost of Attendance
| Tuition Fee Breakdown | Cost |
|---|---|
| MASTERS DEGREE | $27,000 |
| Medical Insurance | $0.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $0.00 |
| Study Materials | $0.00 |
| Food Cost | $0.00 |
| Total Tuition Fee | $27,000 |
WHERE AFFORDABILITY
Meets Opportunity
At Southeastern Michigan University, we believe in where affordability meets opportunity. Our commitment to accessible education ensures that quality learning doesn't come with a hefty price tag. We open the doors to knowledge, offering students the chance to thrive without the burden of overwhelming tuition fees, empowering them for a brighter future.
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Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education
Credit Hours
60 Hours
Course Duration
1 Year (Self-Paced)
Courses Offered
10