Program Overview

Fire Protection Engineering Program

The Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) program at California Polytechnic State University is a rigorous graduate engineering degree program that requires a high level of competence in applied math and the engineering sciences for successful completion.

Program Overview

The FPE program is similar to other MS degree programs within the College of Engineering at Cal Poly. The program has various components, including:

• About FPE
  • Research
  • Policy
  • Faculty
  • Career Opportunities
• Master's Degree
  • Apply to MS FPE
  • Requirements
  • State Authorization
• Graduate Certificate
• Courses
  • MS FPE Curriculum
  • FPE Certificate Curriculum
  • Enrollment
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter
  • Spring
• Financial
  • FPE Tuition & Costs
  • Scholarship
  • Giving

Admission Requirements

The general requirements for admission to the FPE MS degree program are:

Degree

An earned bachelor's degree appropriate for the FPE MS degree; degrees in engineering or the applied sciences are most suitable.

GPA

A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 90 quarter units (60 semester units) of coursework. Note that this is higher than the campus minimum GPA of 2.5, but is the same as other engineering programs at Cal Poly. On occasion, where other credentials are exceptionally strong, a GPA in the 2.5-3.0 range may be accepted.

Program Details

The FPE program at Cal Poly is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in fire protection engineering. The program includes coursework, research, and practical experience to prepare students for careers in the field. The program is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agencies and is designed to meet the needs of students and employers in the field of fire protection engineering.