Fire Protection Engineering Degree
Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Degree Program
This rewarding online program is one of the nation’s top undergraduate programs in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology. The on-campus program has been offered at EKU since 1975. The online format allows today’s working professionals the flexibility to pursue the degree without much impact to their already busy lifestyles.
Fire Protection Engineering Concentration
Fire Protection Engineering Concentration is designed to give you the sophisticated technical knowledge and skills needed to excel in this emerging field. You will learn to apply cutting-edge research and concepts to address the fire protection challenges of today. Fire Protection Engineers work with architects, engineers and officials to investigate fire damage, why protective measures failed and ultimately how new measures could be designed more effectively in the future.
What Our Students Are Saying
“EKU’s online fire engineering degree has allowed me to gain valuable knowledge and real world scenarios from instructors who work in the field. The lessons learned have earned me promotions and a visible career path even before I graduate.”
Steve Petrie
Phoenix Fire Inspector
EKU Bachelor’s in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology, Class of 2009
Top Ranked
Forbes.com, the web site for the popular business magazine, ranked EKU among “America’s Best Colleges.”
Regional Accreditation
Eastern Kentucky University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS*) and this regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).

