University of New Haven

Course Details

BS(Fire Science) - Fire/Arson Investigation Concentration

Course Description

This is the time to get your degree in fire science, as the demand for professionals in the field has never been greater. The United States still ranks among those countries that suffer the highest degrees of destruction to life and property from fire. Arson- and fraud-related fire problems continue to rise at an alarming rate. We offer you a choice of three concentrations so that you can specialize in the area that interests you most: Fire Administration Fire Investigation/Arson Fire Technology Whichever concentration you choose, you’ll learn in exceptional facilities and have the kinds of opportunities you won’t find at most other universities. Your hands-on experience will cover a lot of territory — in the class, in our top-notch labs, and out in the field. The bachelor of science in fire science is offered with a choice of two concentrations to allow the student to major in fire science and specialize in an area of interest. The concentration areas are fire/arson investigation and fire administration.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

There are many career paths you can take with a degree in fire science. Our programs prepare students for a number of positions in the fields of fire prevention, fire engineering, fire suppression, and more in both the public and private sectors. Here are a few you can aspire to: Fire Investigation Fire Service Personnel Fire Protection Engineering Fire Protection Technology Code Development and Evaluation Loss Prevention Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist Industrial Fire Protection




BS(Fire Science) - Fire/Arson Investigation Concentration University of New Haven