The field of fire protection engineering applies principles of science and engineering to protect property, people and their environments from the harmful and destructive effects of fire and smoke. This is an interdisciplinary field impacting interest in various majors in the Tickle College of Engineering.

Campus Code

Knoxville Campus
Distance Education

Graduate Certificate Type

Stand-Alone

Add-On

Admissions Standards/Procedures

An academic prerequisite for the certificate program is a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Applicants must meet the minimum admission criteria established by the Graduate Council.

Credit Hours Required

12 graduate credit hours

Required Courses

• The graduate courses are cross-listed in participating departments and consist of
  • ECE 563  (3 credit hours)
• Technical concentration of the following three courses (9 credit hours)
  • ECE 564  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 567  (3 credit hours)
  • ECE 575  (3 credit hours)

Non-Course Requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:
1) complete the Graduate Certificate Course Verification Form (located on the Graduate School webpage under the Forms Central tab) and
2) through MyUTK, apply to graduate from the certificate program.