Program Overview

Bachelor in Fire Science Management

Program Overview

Faulkner University strives to be a leader in fire science education, preparing students to find fulfilling careers as fire science professionals. We are proud to offer innovative coursework taught by faculty who draw on their extensive field experience. With a grounding in Christian perspectives and morals, students gain preparation for careers in:

• Fire department administration and executive leadership
• Fire and building code enforcement
• Fire inspections and approvals
• Fire department occupational health and safety

Admission Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Fire Science Management program:

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all previous college work, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on at least 12 hours taken at Faulkner University
• Be 23 years of age or older
• Complete entrance competencies as listed, including:
  • Transfer 66 hours of general education credits
  • Complete 54 hours of program content at Faulkner University

Tuition

2025 - 2026 Financial Information

Curriculum

Faulkner University’s Bachelor of Fire Science Management (FSM) can be completed fully online. Courses are divided into six eight-week modules that must be completed within three semesters. Students can engage with knowledgeable instructors through online or Zoom formats. The program consists of:

FSM Module 1

• FSM 3301: Applications of Fire Research
• BCJ/ FSM 4301: Criminalistics
• BCJ/FSM 4304: Ethics

FSM Module 2

• FSM 3330: Fire & Emergency Service Admin
• BCJ/FSM 4307: Research Methods
• FSM 4310: Fire Investigation and Analysis

FSM Module 3

• FSM 4315: Fire Prevention Organization and Management
• FSM 3325: Community Risk Reduction for Fire and Emergency
• BCJ/FSM 4306: Criminal Behavior Analysis

FSM Module 4

• FSM 3340: Fire Dynamics
• FSM 3320: Disaster Planning and Control
• BCJ/FSM 4303: Interview & Interrogation

FSM Module 5

• BC/FSM 3305: Constitutional Law
• CJ/FSM 4308: Budgeting
• BCJ/FSM 3324: Crisis Management

FSM Module 6

• FSM 4320: Fire Protection Structures and Systems Design
• BCJ/FSM 4302: Courts
• FSM 4330: Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection

Program Duration

By taking advantage of flexible online classes, students in this program can complete two years of coursework in as little as twelve months. Modules do not need to be completed in numerical order, so students may choose to enter the program at the beginning of any module and complete the rotation from their point of entry. Modules are scheduled to begin in January, March, April, June, August, and October.