University of New Haven   Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences Fire Science 300 Boston Post Road West Haven, CT 06516 US   Phone: 1-800-DIAL-UNH Fax: 1-203-932-7137   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Fire Science Certificate Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Fire Science/Administration and Technology On Campus   Fire science is an interdisciplinary master's degree program that provides an advanced technical background for professionals involved with fire protection and investigation, in areas such as fire service, fire safety, occupational safety, and security. Fire protection specialists require knowledge of the science and methodology for preserving lives and property by preventing or minimizing losses resulting from fires, explosions, accidents and other related hazards. Current national needs indicate that trained fire protection specialists are in extremely limited supply. Job opportunities in the insurance field, industry, and government service may involve applications engineering, research and product design, building and systems design, fire hazard analysis, and marketing of equipment. The fire science program covers a wide range of topics including the proper design, arrangement and use of building materials; analysis of fire and explosion hazards; safe design of industrial processes; management of property loss control and insurance programs; investigation of fires; management in the public sector; and safe design, selection and handling of equipment and materials. Updated skills are provided in the application of fire protection principles to fire department, water supply and building code aspects of community planning.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 800  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 800  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $670  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16065  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Trimester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable         Visit Program Website