Fire Protection Engineering, Master of Science (M.S.)
Thesis only: 30 credits
The Master of Science (M.S.) degree program requires a research thesis and completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of approved courses. Individual coursework plans are determined by the student, his or her advisor and the department. The M.S. research thesis should make a contribution to the advancement in the state-of-the-art of fire safety science and/or engineering. In addition to a M.S. degree, the department also offers a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree which requires 30 credit hours of approved courses in major and minor core areas. The M.Eng. degree does not include a research thesis. The department's degree requirements are given in detail in its graduate guide, see http://www.fpe.umd.edu/grad.
Students with a B.S. in UMD's FPE Program
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Thesis Research: | 6 | |
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Additional requirements: | 24 | |
Complete at least two core courses chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
Complete one course in mathematics chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
Complete three courses at the 600+ level, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
Complete two courses at the 400+ level, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Students without a B.S. in UMD's FPE Program
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Thesis Research | 6 | |
| Master's Thesis Research | ||
| Required course: | 3 | |
| Advanced Fire Dynamics | ||
| Additional requirements | 21 | |
Complete at least two core courses chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
Complete one course in mathematics chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
Complete four courses at the 600+ level, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Director | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |