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Fire Science Management (S911) (B.A.S.)
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Note: In addition to the membership application above (“Apply for this Program Now”), students must also meet the program requirements for this program.
Bachelor of Applied Science
The mission for the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Fire Science Management degree is to educate, train, and develop successful leaders to manage the ever-increasing complexities of a fire department. The program is based on the recommended core curriculum established by the National Fire Academy and represents a balance between theory and practice that enhances the educational experiences and employment potential for students. The program emphasizes advanced fire science technical skills, administrative and management skills, and critical skills in communication, quantitative analysis, and organizational/systems understanding.
Program Requirements
To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the B.A.S. in Fire Science Management program, applicants must:
- Have earned an A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology (2911) .
- Submit a Bachelor's Membership Application to Dr. Jerry Stewart, South Campus, Room N-145, (904) 646-2019.
- Satisfy the bachelor degree general admissions requirements.
Submit Program Requirements to:
Dr. Jerry Stewart, Associate Dean, Fire Science, South Campus, Room N-145, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 or deliver to South Campus, Room N-145.
Need More Information? Contact:
Jerry Stewart, South Campus, (904) 646-2019
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Curriculum
Total Credit Hours: 120 General Education and Professional Courses
Credit Hour: 72
Fire Science Management Foundation
Credit Hours: 21 Fire Science Management Specialization
Credit Hours: 24 Management Capstone
Credit Hours: 3 Foreign Language Requirement
Bachelors degree-seeking students must meet a foreign language requirement prior to graduation. Students may fulfill the requirement by completing eight semester hours of the same foreign language or sign language. Alternative options that will be considered include the following:
- Earning high school credit for two years of the same high school foreign language with a grade of “C” or higher, then submitting a high school transcript to their degree program.
- Submitting an English translated high school course-by-course transcript from a country of origin, exits test scores or certificates not acceptable. Students must have an English translation performed, at students’ expense, by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Examples of acceptable services are Josef Silny & Associates and World Education Services.
- Also, appropriate College Level Examination Program (CLEP) level one and two scores in French, German, and Spanish will be accepted.
Courses are offered in Chinese (CHI 1120 and CHI 1121 ), French (FRE 1120 and FRE 1121 ), Spanish (SPN 1120 and SPN 1121 ), and German (GER 1120 and GER 1121 ) that fulfill this eight semester hours requirement. Students may use American Sign Language I and II (ASL 1140 and ASL 1150 ) to satisfy foreign language requirements. Writing and Mathematical Skills Requirement
The Florida State Board of Education Rule regarding the required writing and mathematical skills was revised in December 2005. 6A-10.030 specifies the policies and procedures for implementing the requirement (Table 5). Graduation Requirements
To receive a bachelor’s degree, students must:
- Fulfill the requirements for the chosen major;
- Earn a minimum of 120 semester hours with at least a “C” average (2.0 GPA) for an all college cumulative grade point average that includes Florida State College and transferred credits (excluding prep) in lower and upper division courses;
- Earn a minimum of 30 of their last 36 hours in regular courses at Florida State College;
- Earn a minimum of 25 percent of the total hours required for the degree in residence at Florida State College;
- Apply no more than 45 semester hours in any combination of extension, correspondence, CLEP, University Credit by Examination and Armed Forces credits toward an undergraduate degree;
- Fulfill the General Education Requirements ;
- Fulfill the Foreign Language requirement: Students may fulfill the requirement by completing eight semester hours of the same foreign language or sign language. Alternative options that will be considered include the following:
- Earning high school credit for two years of the same high school foreign language with a grade of “C” or higher, then submitting a high school transcript to their degree program.
- Submitting an English translated high school course-by-course transcript from a country of origin, exits test scores or certificates not acceptable. Students must have an English translation performed, at students’ expense, by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Examples of acceptable services are Josef Silny & Associates and World Education Services.
- Also, appropriate College Level Examination Program (CLEP) level one and two scores in French, German, and Spanish will be accepted.
- Fulfill the College–Level Academic Skills (CLAS) requirement according to Florida Rule 6A-10.030.
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