Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) is a division of Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech). This relationship allows for additional education opportunities for students who complete training through the AFTA.
The General Education requirements for this certificate may be obtained via internet courses or through traditional delivery from SAU Tech or by transfer from another accredited higher education institution. The fifteen (15) hours of Fire Courses are offered through the AFTA. Credit for those hours can be obtained by completing the Credit for Prior Learning Form and attaching the required documents as specified on the form. The cost for this credit is $25 per form submitted. Once the approved form and appropriate doucments are received in the Registrar's Office, credit will be posted on the student transcript. The Fire Courses may be applied toward the Fire & Emergency Response Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and the Fire Science Management Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
30
Hours
24
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Camden
Local WIB
5040 - Southwest
Name of Credential
Technical Certificate - Fire Science Management
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell, Scholarships, and Loans
Refund Policy
Tuition charges and course-specific fees such as Internet fees and lab fees are refunded based on a per day scale specified on the college web site. Other fees are non-refundable after the 100% refund period.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Graduation Fees
$30.00
In-State Tuition
$3,240.00
Other Fees
$1,350.00 Mandatory fees ($1,350) plus additional $25 per cr
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$4,680.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,620.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,060.00
