Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, Fire Safety Concentration, B.S. – Online

A.A.S. Degree (64 credit hours)

Transfer students from approved programs receive up to 64 credit hours for the A.A.S. degree; thus, A.A.S. students need only to complete the upper-division portion of the courses listed below and remediate any entrance deficiencies noted upon matriculation.

Students entering UNC Charlotte with an approved AAS degree from a North Carolina Community College (NCCC) will complete a modified General Education course block. General Education hours required to be completed at UNC Charlotte may vary based on transfer credit equivalencies/transfer credit awarded.

Major Courses (48 credit hours)

All Major courses require a grade of C or better for the Fire and Safety Engineering Technology curriculum.

• ETFS 2220 – History of Fire in the US (3)
• ETFS 2230 – Hazardous Materials (3)
• ETFS 2230L – Hazardous Materials Lab (1)
• ETFS 3103 – Fire Behavior (3)
• ETFS 3103L – Fire Behavior Lab (1)
• ETFS 3123 – Industrial Hazards and Electricity (3)
• ETFS 3124 – Risk Management (3)
• ETFS 3141 – Fire Safety in Constructed Facilities (3)
• ETFS 3144 – Active Fire Protection (3)
• ETFS 3695 – Fire Safety Prof. Development Seminar (1)
• ETFS 4123 – Community Threat Assessment and Mitigation (3)
• ETFS 4272 – Fire and Safety Capstone (3)
• ETFS 4280 – Wildland Fire in America (3)
• ETFS 4323 – Advanced Fire Service Administration (3)
• ETFS 4901 – Fire Safety Research & Data Analysis (3)
• ETGR 2230 – Occupational Safety (3)
• ETGR 4301 – Environmental Pollution Control (3)
• PSYC 2320 – Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology (3)

Restricted Elective Courses (9 credit hours)

Select three 2000, 3000- or 4000-level courses within the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management with a minimum of 9 credit hours that are not already required for the major.

• CMET 3000 level or above
• ELET 3000 level or above
• ENER 3000 level or above
• ETCE 3000 level or above
• ETFS 3000 level or above
• ETGR 3000 level or above
• ETME 3000 level or above

The UNC Charlotte Fire and Safety Engineering Technology with a concentration in Fire Safety is designed for transfer applicants who have an AAS in Fire Protection, Fire Science, or similar title with curriculum acceptable to the department. A minimum GPA of 2.50 (out of 4.00) in the AAS degree is required.

Other additional requirements:

Students transferring with an AAS degree must have satisfactorily completed the following subjects in their two-year program. Missing background courses may be taken at UNC Charlotte. These courses are:

• College Algebra (3 credit hours) or higher
• STAT 1220 (3 credit hours) equivalent
• Approved transfer science with lab (4 hours) PHYS 1101 with lab equivalent
• Approved transfer science course (3 credit hours) Chemistry 12xx equivalent
• Introduction to Fire Prevention (3 hours)
• Introduction to Fire Protection (3 hours)
• Building Construction or equivalent (3 hours)
• Fire Protection and Safety Law (3 hours)
• Fire and Municipal Financial Ops (3 hours)
• Computer-Aided Drafting (3 hours) or equivalent

Transfer applicants who do not have the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or its equivalent must meet general University admission requirements. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more details.

Contact David Newell for an informal evaluation of transfer credit and plan of study at dlnewell@charlotte.edu. (Be sure to attach a scanned copy of your unofficial transcript.)

Application Deadlines for Transfer Students

Two approvals are needed for successful admission to this program:

1. Departmental approval
2. University approval

Step 1: Departmental approval

Please email a digital copy of your unofficial transcript to online@charlotte.edu so that your qualifications may be reviewed; be sure to include the name of this program in the email.

Step 2: University approval

Once you receive departmental approval, you will receive an email with your next steps that will encourage you to submit the University application.

Select the Distance Education Option when selecting your major. It is indicated by the “Engineering: Fire & Safety Engineering Technology DE” notation after the major.

Career Prospects and Opportunities

Graduates of the UNC Charlotte Bachelor of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the fire service and fire protection fields. This program not only enhances your skills but also broadens your career opportunities in both public and private sectors.

Potential career paths include:

• Building Code Official
• Corporate Safety Specialist
• Deputy Fire Marshal
• Environment, Health, and Safety Engineer
• Fire and Security Control Installation Tech Specialist
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Prevention Officer
• Fire Protection Consultant
• Fire Protection Specialist
• Firefighter
• Health and Safety Specialist
• Industrial Safety Engineer
• Loss Control Consultant
• Site Safety and Health Officer

Our graduates go on to work at fire departments and related organizations throughout the country such as:

• Charlotte Fire Department
• City of Asheville
• City of Durham
• City of Lenoir
• High Point Fire Department
• City of Raleigh
• City of Gastonia Fire Department
• National Fire Academy
• US Department of Homeland Security

• Online Format: Study from anywhere, anytime
• Flexibility: Ideal for professionals who are continuing their education while working
• Duration: Complete your degree in just 2 years with qualifying transfer credits

NC Resident: $199.54 per credit hour
Non-Resident: $953.38 per credit hour

Major Fees Per Term: College of Engineering Student Fee

• 1-5 Credit Hour: $62.50
• 6-8 Credit Hour: $100.00
• 9+ Credit Hour: $150.00