Bachelor of Applied Science Fire Science
The BAS in Fire Science is designed to build on the foundation provided through the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science programs offered within the North Dakota University System. This degree provides advanced coursework in leadership, management, emergency planning, fire prevention, and applied practice, preparing graduates for supervisory and administrative roles in fire services and related fields. The BAS program emphasizes both technical knowledge and professional skills, supporting career advancement and meeting the growing demands of fire and
emergency services across the region.
Required Courses:
General Education Course Requirements
Fire Science Core Courses
| BOTE 210 | Business Communication | 3 |
| FIRE 105 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FIRE 103 | Principles of Emergency Services | 2 |
| FIRE 106 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 107 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 108 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| FIRE 109 | Introduction to Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 274 | Firefighter Functional Fitness | 1-8 |
| FIRE 300 | Report Writing for Fire & EMS | 2 |
| FIRE 301 | Fire & EMS Communications | 2 |
| FIRE 400 | Fire and Emergency Services Administration | 3 |
| FIRE 401 | Political & Legal Foundations of Fire Protection | 3 |
| FIRE 402 | Community Risk Reduction for Fire & Emergency Services | 3 |
| FIRE 403 | Applications of Fire Research | 3 |
| FIRE 404 | Personnel Management for the Fire Service | 3 |
| FIRE 405 | Fire Service Ethics | 3 |
| FIRE 406 | Fire Dynamics | 3 |
| FIRE 407 | Emergency Services Finance & Budgeting | 3 |
| HPER 215 | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education | 3 |
| HPER 215L | Systems and Functional Anatomy for Physical Education Lab | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 53-60 |
Fire Science Electives-Specialization
Select nine credit hours from the following courses:
| FIRE 302 | Fire-Related Human Behavior | 3 |
| FIRE 346 | Fire and Emergency: Human Resources | 3 |
| FIRE 408 | Managing Issues in Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FIRE 409 | Fire Investigation and Analysis | 3 |
| FIRE 410 | Disaster Planning and Control | 3 |
| FIRE 411 | Training Management Program | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Technical and Certification Option
Select a minimum of 16 credit hours from the courses below:
Capstone and Experiential
Complete a minimum of 10 credits of the following:
| FIRE 297 | Fire Science Externship | 1-12 |
| FIRE 491 | Senior Seminar in Fire Service Leadership | 3 |
| FIRE 497 | Fire Science Internship/Externship | 1-12 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120 |