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

Students and advisors should run a degree audit for myChargerNet each semester to confirm classes are applicable to the program of study.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please review Gainful Employment Disclosures for this certificate.

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