Program Overview

University of Maryland Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering

The Department of Fire Protection Engineering offers a Graduate Certificate through the Maryland Graduate Applied Engineering (MAGE) program. This certificate program can be completed entirely online and is designed with the working engineer in mind, featuring a curriculum rich in the latest scientific and technological principles and practices needed for career advancement.

Program Overview

• The Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering is administered by the MAGE program.
• The program can be completed on-campus or online.
• The curriculum is designed to provide students with the latest scientific and technological principles and practices in fire protection engineering.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants should have a B.S. degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Applicants should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• Prior to applying, applicants should have taken the following three (3) prerequisite courses:
  • Differential equations
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Heat transfer
• Note: Structural mechanics is not required for students interested in pursuing an online Graduate Certificate in Engineering, but is required for the M.S. and M.Eng. programs.
• Applicants from non-English speaking countries must satisfy the requirements of UMD's office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), which generally involves submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), financial certification, and visa documentation.

Tuition and Fees

• Students in the Graduate Certificate programs pay a special tuition rate, which is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition remission.
• Additional graduate student fees are charged.
• Tuition and fees are subject to change.
• Tuition rates for on-campus and online classes are not the same.
• Tuition rates do not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland.

Program Details

• The program is designed for working engineers and features a curriculum rich in the latest scientific and technological principles and practices needed for career advancement.
• The program can be completed entirely online.
• Degree requirements can be found for both the On-Campus and Online programs.
• Questions about the Graduate Certificate program may be directed to the program's advisor.

Research Areas

• The Department of Fire Protection Engineering is involved in various research activities, including partnerships and initiatives, labs, and research news.
• The department also offers short courses and has a FireTEC program.

Accreditation

• The program is accredited, with details available on the university's website.

Student Support

• The university offers various support services for students, including advising and support, awards, career services, commencement, and scholarships.
• The university also has a range of student groups and organizations.

Alumni and Industry

• The university has an alumni network and offers opportunities for giving to the FPE program.
• The university also partners with industry and has a range of initiatives and programs for alumni and industry partners.