Overview

The Fire Administration program is delivered online and designed for working firefighters seeking promotion to senior leadership positions. The Fire Science Option, with classes delivered on-campus in a traditional setting, is ideally suited for students preparing for a career in the fire service. A fire minor program is associated with each of these two Options.

Program Mission

The at Western Illinois University Fire Protection Services Program is dedicated to preparing its students to meet the difficult challenges facing firefighters and fire service administrators in the delivery public safety services. In support of this mission the Fire Protection Services Program is founded on three strategic objectives:

The delivery of an academically rigorous and relevant curriculum.
Prepare future firefighters for successful careers in the fire service.
Prepare current firefighters for senior leadership positions.

Programme Structure

Topics in this course include:

Fire service
Firefighter safety
Fire tactic
Fire prevention
Ethics and fire service law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Emergency & Disaster Management View 109 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fee

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International

14700 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7350 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

9800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Macomb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Fire Protection Services.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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