Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
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Hi All,
I'm a long time structural engineer looking to migrate, at least partially, into the world of fire protection engineering. Unfortunately, educational opportunities in that field are not readily available in my area. I'm considering enrolling in an on-line MSc program in fire protection through the University of Maryland (Link).
Can anyone comment on how well such a degree would be received in industry? I'm always a little sceptical about the credibility of on-line degrees. The courses certainly look interesting but the price tag is not insignificant.
Thanks for your help.
KootK
I'm a long time structural engineer looking to migrate, at least partially, into the world of fire protection engineering. Unfortunately, educational opportunities in that field are not readily available in my area. I'm considering enrolling in an on-line MSc program in fire protection through the University of Maryland (Link).
Can anyone comment on how well such a degree would be received in industry? I'm always a little sceptical about the credibility of on-line degrees. The courses certainly look interesting but the price tag is not insignificant.
Thanks for your help.
KootK
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.





RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
It is not for the faint of heart.
Once you have the degree, it is my understanding you would have to take the Fire Protection Engineer test (the PE for fire protection) - again, not a walk in the park.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
We are in Ohio.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
It' my understanding that UCLA or CU-Berkley has started an on-line program but I have not investigated this.
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RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
It's Oklahoma State University. I am a graduate of that program. Just to clarify.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
There are places starting new FPE programs, CalPoly, Univ Tennessee, Univ Texas - Austin, and a few others who have been in the game for a long time, UMD, and WPI. Each have their own benefits and also some cons, feel free to call an adviser from each institution before you make a decision that you may regret later.
RE: Getting into the Fire Protection Engineering Game
The greatest trick that bond stress ever pulled was convincing the world it didn't exist.
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Travis Mack
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