Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Residency Requirements

Residency Requirements

Four courses in the EKU Online Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation curriculum require students to travel to the EKU Fire Labs in Richmond, Kentucky for intensive, hands-on sessions. 

This residency requirement, which will take place over two summers, will give you unprecedented opportunities to engage with your online classmates and instructors. Each summer, you will enroll in two course simultaneously. Each course will include online work completed at home before and after the campus visit. Note that Summer Residency I must be completed before Summer Residency II. Contact your advisor to learn more.

Residency Dates

Residency I

FSE 380: Fire & Explosion Scene Analysis
In-depth study of fire, arson and explosive investigations, including the principles and techniques of scene preservation, analysis, management of investigations, documentation of the scene and determination of cause and origin. Prerequisite course: FSE 370.

FSE 450: Advanced Explosion & Bombing Investigation
An in-depth study of explosion scene investigation. Emphasis will be placed on the principles and techniques of scene preservation analysis, management of investigative functions, documentation of scene, and determination of the cause of explosions. Prerequisite course: FSE 250 and FSE 380.

Residency II

FSE 370: Electrical & Mechanical Systems Failure Analysis
Overview of design criteria for electrical and mechanical systems and components relative to fire safety via laboratory experiments, exemplar components and photographs that depict system and component failures that result in fire. Learning opportunities include engaging in destructive and non-destructive analysis of components and systems.

FSE 495: Fire, Arson & Explosion Case Preparation
Preparation of the fire, arson, and explosion case for trial, including preparation of demonstrative evidence, scene documentation for presentation, rules of evidence, case review and analysis and testimony. Prerequisite course: FSE 450

FSE 496: Fire Investigation Case Preparation
Preparation of the fire, explosion, and arson case for trial, including preparation of demonstrative evidence, scene documentation for presentation, and testimony. Prerequisite course: FSE 450

Lodging Information

There are two options for lodging: you can choose to stay in a residence hall room on campus or book a hotel room. The rates listed are subject to change.