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Clark School's Online Masters in Fire Protection Engineering Program Requires No On-Campus Time |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2005 CONTACT: Paul A. Easterling (301) 405-3017 COLLEGE PARK, MD.–This past semester, Rodney Barnes became the first graduate of the online Master of Engineering degree in Fire Protection Engineering from the A. James Clark School of Engineering. He did this without stepping foot on the college campus. The online program was created in 2003 as an alternative to the on-campus graduate degree program in Fire Protection Engineering that was introduced in 1990. Fire protection engineering is a fast-growing field, and fire protection engineers are increasingly in demand for government and industry positions, especially overseas. The work is challenging, varied, and exciting. The responsibilities of a fire protection engineer include investigations of fires and explosions, safety evaluations, consumer research, and product design. For a practicing engineer, a Master of Engineering in Fire Protection Engineering will provide career enhancement, the exploration of new opportunities, and increased earning potential. According to a 2003 Society of Fire Protection Engineers salary survey, the median salary for fire protection engineers is $85,000, significantly higher than salaries for other engineering disciplines. The online format of the Clark School’s graduate courses in fire protection engineering is designed with the working engineer in mind. The 30-credit program can be completed in 15 months on a part-time basis, and can be done entirely online, at the student’s convenience. The program is also reasonably priced and the schedule flexible. In addition, students will receive the same high standards of academic excellence and accessible resources expected from the leading educator of fire protection engineers—the University of Maryland. About the A. James Clark School of Engineering Academically, the School offers 13 graduate programs and 11 undergraduate programs, including two degree programs tailored for working professionals and one certification program. The Clark School's graduate programs are collectively the fastest rising in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's annual rating of graduate programs. The Clark School of Engineering is home to one of the most vibrant compilations of research activities in the country. With major emphasis in key areas such as communications and networking, systems engineering, rotorcraft technology, optoelectronics, transportation systems and space engineering, as well as electronic packaging and smart small systems and materials, the Clark School is leading the way toward the next generations of engineering technology. Visit the Clark School homepage here: https://eng.umd.edu/ ###
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