Certificates

UNH offers the following four certificate programs:

Fire/Arson Investigation

Fire Prevention

Industrial Fire Protection

Hazardous Materials


Fire/Arson Investigation Certificate

This certificate program provides the fundamentals for determining the cause and origin of fires. Investigative techniques and arson determination are included in this program, which is appropriate for individuals in either the public or the private sector. Students are required to complete 19 credits, including the courses listed below.

Required Courses

FS 102 Principles of Fire Science Technology
FS 203 Fire and Casualty Insurance
FS 204 Fire Investigation I
FS 313 Fire Investigation II
FS 314 Fire Investigation II Laboratory
FS 408 Fire Protection Law
FS 409 Arson for Profit



Fire Prevention Certificate

The fire prevention certificate provides the fundamentals of fire protection and prevention to those interested in fire inspection and/or code compliance. The certificate is applicable to both the public and private sectors, with an emphasis on property loss control. Students are required to complete 19 credits, including the courses listed below.

Required Courses

FS 102 Principles of Fire Science Technology
FS 201 Essentials of Fire Chemistry and Physics with Laboratory
FS 207 Fire Prevention
FS 303 Process and Transportation of Hazards
FS 325 Fire/Life Safety Codes
FS 404 Special Hazards Control



Industrial Fire Protection Certificate

The industrial fire protection certificate provides the fundamentals related to industrial property loss control. While focusing on the private sector, the principles are equally important to public sector employees who interact with those responsible for the protection of commercial and industrial properties. Students are required to complete 18 credits, including the courses listed below.

Required Courses

FS 102 Principles of Fire Science Technology
FS 203 Fire and Casualty Insurance
FS 207 Fire Prevention
FS 308 Industrial Fire Protection I
FS 309 Industrial Fire Protection II
FS 404 Special Hazards Control



Hazardous Materials Certificate

The hazardous materials certificate provides the fundamentals for dealing with the manufacture, storage, handling, and shipping of hazardous materials. The principles covered are equally appropriate to the public and private sectors. Students must complete 16 credits for this certificate, including the courses listed below.

Required Courses

FS 102 Principles of Fire Science Technology
FS 201 Essentials of Fire Chemistry and Physics with Laboratory
FS 302 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
FS 303 Process and Transportation Hazards
FS 404
Special Hazards Control
 
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