UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE

Online Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering (FPE)

Fire Protection Engineering

Degree
Graduate Certificate
Major
Fire Protection Engineering
College
Tickle College of Engineering
Modality
Synchronous: Live, real-time. Asynchronous: Pre-recorded content available anytime. Hybrid: Combination of asynchronous and synchronous.
Hybrid
12 Credit Hours
$744
Out-of-State cost per credit hour is $819
Cost Per Credit
Fall, Spring, Summer Admission Terms
Engineering Bachelor's Requirements

Program Overview

Did you know there are only a few Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) programs worldwide? The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is proud to offer an online Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering for students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. This College of Engineering graduate certificate program is entirely online and flexible, with coursework offered during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. If you are passionate about helping to serve and protect your community, explore earning a 12-credit-hour Fire Protection Engineering Graduate Certificate online.

Make a Difference with a Graduate Certificate in Fire Protection Engineering

Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) protects people, property, and the environment from the destructive and harmful effects of fire and smoke using the fundamental principles of advanced science and engineering. It is a growing and challenging field with opportunities for employment and advancement. The University of Tennessee is one of the few schools in the world offering FPE courses!

The 12-credit hour certificate is earned by completing the core introductory 3-hour course followed by three technical concentration courses. These classes are delivered both on-campus and through distance education formats. This is an interdisciplinary field impacting interest in various majors in Tickle College of Engineering. Students also have the option to continue graduate studies with an FPE concentration for an MS or a PhD in Electrical Engineering.

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