Overview

Program Details

In order to accommodate time and distance demands the Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Services - Fire Administration - Western Illinois University is delivered online. Attaining a chief officers position is difficult.

Competition is fierce and the testing procedure is exhaustive. More demanding yet are the responsibilities and duties of a chief fire officer. The last 25 years have seen remarkable changes in the fire service. Advances in technology, increasing service demands, declining revenues, expanding government regulations, and an increasingly diverse workforce have conspired to transform the role of the 21st century chief officer. Training and experience are valuable tools in career development however; in order to compete and succeed as a leader in the modern fire service you need an education!

Programme Structure

Topics in this course include:

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Macomb, United States

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Emergency & Disaster Management View 55 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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 Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18030 USD / year

≈ 18030 USD / year
Out-of-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10290 USD / year

≈ 10290 USD / year

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Overview

Program Details

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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