Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The program is designed to help students to draw on technical and professional knowledge in making effective decisions concerning fire science. Though technical education the student acquires specialized knowledge in this field of public service and develops specific competencies for the performance of fire service administrative and supervisory duties. The curriculum includes areas such as the scientific understanding of fire hazards and their control and general courses that prepare one to work with people harmoniously. This program also enables the student to make proper decisions while on and off the emergency scene.
Upon completion of this program, the student should be prepared to advance to a company level officer in a career department, or a higher-level officer in the volunteer service. This program utilizes National Fire Academy and Arkansas Fire Academy courses, as well as courses developed by Black River Technical Collee Fire Training Center.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
60
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1410 Highway 304 East, Pocahontas, Arkansas
Local WIB
5050 - Northeast
Name of Credential
Fire Science Associate of Applied Science
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
pell
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
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
In-State Tuition
$6,780.00
Other Fees
$4,080.00 Technology & Infrastructure Fee. Student Activity Fee. Student Assessment Fee. Student Success Fee. Facilities Maintenance Fee. Distance Education Fee.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$13,560.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,860.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,640.00
