Online Technology Fire Safety Degree :: Accredited Universities

Offered by The William States Lee College of Engineering and the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management, this program consists of a sequence of upper-division (junior/senior-level) courses that lead, upon their successful completion, to the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Degree. All courses in the program are delivered 100% online, through a combination of synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous instruction. The program emphasizes both technical and non-technical aspects in the fields of fire and safety and is directed toward those seeking positions within the fire service as well as those preparing for work in fire protection-related occupations. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for increasingly responsible roles in leadership and management. In addition, it provides comprehensive classes dealing with fire behavior, active and passive protection systems, and the foundational principles of research investigation. Program Delivery: 100% Online

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a associate degree in applied science from an accredited institution with GPA of 2.5

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The general public and government appointees are demanding higher levels of training and education for those who lead our nation's first response teams to catastrophic disasters, terrorist incidents, and typical emergencies. This degree program is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. It also prepares students to face new challenges in technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility.

Since 1999, Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) leaders labored to produce a standardized undergraduate curriculum that is national in scope, content, and outcome. Fire-related and EMS management courses were developed for colleges and universities to use as a model when developing curriculum. All the courses share common titles, catalog descriptions, outlines, and content, which provide a national core of knowledge and competencies as suggested by FESHE. This degree program closely follows the FESHE model and is designed to:

- Give graduates administrative and management knowledge as well as a solid baccalaureate foundation

- Provide current information regarding technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility in preparation for leadership roles

- Teach occupational and life safety awareness

- Impart learning in ethics, global awareness, operations, psychology, and research methods

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

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If you are looking to enhance your career in fire services or pursue a career in the field, Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Fire Science may be the right choice to help you reach your goal.* Kaplan University is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. The fire science degree program closely follows the FESHE national curriculum and is designed to provide you with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.

The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science prepares graduates to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. The curriculum closely follows the FESHE model and includes:

- Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation

- Disaster and fire defense planning

- Hazardous materials management

- Fire protection structure and system design

- The role of the fire service within the community

- Technical, legal, and social aspects of arson

- The application of technology to firefighting

- The psychological effects of fire dynamics

Entry Requirements

o apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

Other Fees

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