Bachelor of Science In Fire Administration, BSFA

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Introduction

The fire administration major is an online degree-completion program that will prepare upper-level administrators in public and private sector fire and emergency management services to face the challenges of an increasingly complex profession. The curriculum includes budgeting, law, ethics, personnel management, emergency management, public administration, data analysis, strategic planning, and applied research. Students are challenged to think critically, communicate clearly and effectively, actively engage in their communities, and apply their knowledge and skills. The degree combines BG Perspective requirements with a core curriculum that includes a technical and/or applied cognate.

This degree has 36 hours (12 courses) required for the major and 7 of other required courses in computer science, math, communications, psychology, and accounting. This degree also requires a 36-hour cognate (area of technical and/or applied courses), which typically is transferred from an accredited associate degree. Combined, these technical and/or applied courses must demonstrate proficiency in a recognized technical area.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in fire administration are expected to:

Demonstrate critical, professional, and personal skills such as independent thinking, communication skills (oral, written and listening), ability to work effectively within groups, and a commitment to continuous learning;
Demonstrate strong problem solving and creative thinking skills;
Lead strategic planning efforts and manage organizational change with a demonstrated understanding of its impact on budgets and human resources;
Interpret the scope of authority and responsibility of all levels of administration and interact appropriately within the organization and external community;
Recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, examine different perspectives and consider the ramifications of alternative actions; and
Demonstrate the ability to integrate applied/technical cognate and major courses in fire administration.

Admission

Admission to this program is limited to those with an earned technical and/or applied associate degree (or equivalent) and related work experience. Admission to the program is a two-part process: admission to BGSU, followed by admission to the Fire Administration program. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to the program.

Courses taken at a college or university on the quarter system will transfer as fewer hours than the BGSU equivalent. Some students must take additional courses in their degree program to earn the required 122 semester credit hours. A minimum of 40 hours of credit must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Major Requirements

(A grade of “C” or above in all Category I and III classes must be earned.)

Category I:

ALL of the Following Courses are Required (36 Credits)

Category II:

Technical and/or Applied Cognate (by advisement 36 Credits)

Category III:

Other Required Courses

Note:

** This course may be used to meet University BG Perspective Requirements, but hours are only counted once.

For Graduation You Will Need:

122 credit hours minimum.
Minimum GPA 2.00.
At least 30 credit hours of BGSU course work.
40 credit hours at the 3000/4000 level.
Completion of all degree requirements, including the BG Perspective Core.
A major, and if required, a minor, specialization or emphasis.

Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office.

To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation.

Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office.