Fire Arson Investigation and Prevention Major

Description: A program focusing on the theory and principles of fire combustion and behavior applied to the analysis of fires and their causes. Includes instruction in fire behavior and combustion, fire dynamics, hazardous materials chemistry, incendiary fire analysis, fire-related human behavior, forensic procedures, investigative techniques, case management and case preparation. Is Fire Arson Investigation and Prevention the right major for you?
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Fire Arson Investigation and Prevention Major

What Courses Do Fire Arson Investigation and Prevention Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Fire Arson Investigation and Prevention majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Appied Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Fire Analysis
  • Fire Dynamics
  • Forensic Procedures
  • Human Behavior
  • Investigative Techniques
  • Management

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