Curriculum: Online Certificate in Fire Administration

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Curriculum at a Glance

The Certificate in Fire Administration consists of 18 total credit hours to provide students with the skills needed to advance in leadership roles within the industry. From construction to finance and management–you’ll have the foundation set to advance your career.

CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Fire Administration Courses

Course	Title / Description	Credit
Fire Administration Courses	Course: Fire Administration Courses Credit:
FST3019	Building Construction for Fire Protection Course: FST3019 Credit: 3 The student is introduced to the principles, methods, techniques and terminology used in building construction and how building construction relates to fire protection and fire safety. The elements of construction and engineering design of structures relating to fire protection is emphasized. Structural components and structural collapse are studied as well as case studies in fire and life safety. The different classifications of buildings and how building construction and codes affect fire and life safety are discussed.	3
FST3085	Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection Course: FST3085 Credit: 3 This course examines the legal aspects of the fire service and the political and social impacts of legal issues. This course includes a review of the American legal system and in-depth coverage of legal and political issues involving employment and personnel matters, administrative and operational matters, planning and code enforcement, and legislative and political processes with regard to the fire service.	3
FST3092	Budget, Finance, and Effective Communication Course: FST3092 Credit: 3 This course introduces principles and practices of budget and finance, and combines them with the methods and techniques of both oral and written communication. The course is intended to prepare students for tasks and challenges related to fire service financial management, and to effectively communicate those business-related matters either through presentations or documents.	3
FST4081	Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services Course: FST4081 Credit: 3 This course examines relationships and issues in personnel administration and human resource development within the context of fire-related organizations, including personnel management, organizational development, productivity, recruitment and selection, performance management systems, discipline, and collective bargaining.	3
FST5044	Leadership and Ethics in Fire and EMS Course: FST5044 Credit: 6 This capstone course will develop critical thinking, personal competency, relationship management skills, and ethical decision-making to assist the student in achieving a leadership position in a public service environment. Through this educational experience, the student will learn self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, and relationship management skills necessary to manage and lead oneself and other individuals in an ever-changing, modern, and dynamic Fire and EMS industry.	6

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