Fire Protection Technology, Minor
Minor in Fire Protection Technology (223001M)
Program Contact
Mr. Dennis Ragins MPA, EMTP
Associate Professor of Practice and Lead Faculty Member
The Polsky Building 316
330-972-2051
dragins@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The School of Disaster Sciences and Emergency Services and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in Fire Protection Technology” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE 100 | Introduction to Fire Protection | 4 |
| FIRE 102 | Fire Safety in Building Design & Construction | 3 |
| FIRE 104 | Fire Investigation Methods | 4 |
| FIRE 204 | Fire and Life Safety Education | 3 |
| FIRE 205 | Fire Detection & Suppression Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
Note:
- A minor in Fire Protection may only be awarded at the time a student receives a baccalaureate degree.