Fire Science

Roger Dale Wyatt
Program Coordinator
Manufacturing Building, Room 110
(205) 856-8022
rwyatt@jeffstateonline.com
 

The purpose of the program is to provide firefighters with a program of instruction leading to a degree. The program is designed with the objective of increasing firefighter professionalism through continuing education. Check with your four-year institution for the transferability of courses in this program. This program is not designed to transfer to a four-year institution. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program should notify the advisor upon entry into the program.

Admission Procedures/Requirements Prior to seeking admission to this program, the student should meet with an advisor to discuss admission to the program and develop a plan for satisfying the following program requirements.

Certificate Requirements

The Fire Science Certificate program is designed as an intermediate recognition step or as a second credential. All course work in the certificate program will apply to the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Fire Science. Prior to seeking admission to this program, the student should meet with an advisor and develop a plan for satisfying the following requirements.

To be eligible for a certificate, students must:

• Complete the following courses
• Have a minimum 2.00 grade point average in Jefferson State courses