Fire Science Technical Certificate

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The Fire Science Certificate at Columbia State is designed to prepare current and future firefighters for careers and advancement in the firefighting profession. Coursework will be delivered in a blend of on-ground, hybrid, and online formats. The program is designed for those who have little or no experience with the fire service industry in preparation for entry-level positions. The certificate may also allow experienced firefighters to expand learning with credit for knowledge and skills gained through training and certifications.

Required Courses - Total Credit Hours: 30

Students must complete an application for admission to the College, satisfy the rotation requirements and attend any required information/registration sessions before they can register for FIRE courses.

The Following courses are required - Semester Credit Hours 18

FIRE 1310 - Principles of Emergency Services Credits: 3
FIRE 1320 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival Credits: 3
FIRE 1330 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
FIRE 2310 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FIRE 2320 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
FIRE 2330 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3

Plus four (4) courses - Credit Hours 12

Choose from the list below, depending upon course availability.

FIRE 1315 - Rescuer Awareness Credits: 3
FIRE 1325 - Fire Investigation I Credits: 3
FIRE 2315 - Introduction to Homeland Security & Disaster Management Credits: 3
FIRE 2325 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
FIRE 2335 - Strategy & Tactics Credits: 3
FIRE 2340 - Leadership Development Credits: 3
FIRE 2350 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Administration Credits: 3
FIRE 2355 - Hazardous Materials I Credits: 3
FIRE 2360 - Occupational Safety & Health for Emergency Services Credits: 3
FIRE 2365 - Hazardous Materials II Credits: 3
FIRE 2370 - Public Fire & Life Safety Education Credits: 3
FIRE 2375 - Hazardous Materials Chemistry Credits: 3
FIRE 2380 - Legal Aspects of Emergency Services Credits: 3
FIRE 2385 - Fire Investigation II Credits: 3
FIRE 2390 - Emergency Services Capstone Project Credits: 3
FIRE 2399 - Special Topics in Fire Science Credits: 3 OR FIRE 2299 Special Topics in Fire Science OR FIRE 2199 Special Topics in Fire Science

Note(s):

Requirements for Graduation include:

Total certificate hours must be 30
earn 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State
earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in program courses
earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Program began Fall 2019; therefore Gainful Employment information is not available at this time.

For more information contact:
Health Sciences Division office at healthsciences@columbiastate.edu
931.540.2599 or 931.540.2600
Detailed information is also available via www.columbiastate.edu/FireScience