Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Concentration
in Fire Science
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health Concentration in Fire Science was developed to address the specific needs of those seeking to enter and those seeking to advance through the ranks within the Fire Science field. The presence of dangerous chemicals rolling through our communities on trains and trucks coupled with the hazardous materials often found on site at the industrial plants in proximity to where we live and play has made the role of the modern day firefighter increasingly complex. CSU's Fire Science program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills to assume positions of responsibility within fire departments and industry.
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals will recognize CSU degrees for the application process under the both the Associate Safety Professional designation and the Certified Safety Professional designation.
Curriculum
| Graduates will successfully complete 120 semester hours outlined below | |
| Semester Hours | |
| General Studies Requirements | 60 |
| Required General Studies Courses | 36 |
| General Studies Electives | 24 |
| Major Courses | 60 |
| Major Requirements | 36 |
| Professional Electives | 24 |
| Total | 120 |
Curriculum Details
General Studies Requirements - 60 hrs
| Required General Studies | 36 |
| Course Number / Description | Semester Hours |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 9 |
| Select a minimum of 3 courses from this area to include | |
| BBA 3341 - Technical Writing | |
| SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success | |
| English Composition | 6 |
| EH 1010 - English Composition I | |
| EH 1020 - English Composition II | |
| Natural Sciences | 6 |
| Select 2 courses from this area | |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Must be MA 1140 - Finite Math or Higher | |
| History | 6 |
| Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area | |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | 6 |
| Select 2 courses from this area |
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General Studies Electives Courses can be taken from General Studies or any 2000-3000 level courses. |
24 |
Major Courses - 60 hrs
36 hours must be at the 3000-4000 level
| Professional Electives |
24 |
Courses can be taken from the Fire Science Concentration listed below or any professional program area offered at CSU. Any course previously not taken can be used to satisfy this elective. |
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| BOS Concentration Courses in Fire Science (A minimum of 4 courses must be completed) |
12 |
| BFS 3251 - Introduction to Fire Protection (3) | |
| BFS 3501 - Advanced Fire Administration (3) | |
| BFS 4401 - Legal Aspects of Fire Protection (3) | |
| BFS 4432 - Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement (3) | |
| BFS 4631 - Management of Fire Incident Command Systems (3) | |
| BFS 4618 - Incendiary Fire Analysis and Investigation (3) | |
| BFS 4753 - Terrorism Incident Management & Emergency Procedures (3) |
| Total 120 Semester Hours |