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Bachelor of Arts in General Studies and Firefighters
Firefighters in the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) degree may be interested in utilizing coursework based on the National Fire Academy's Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) curriculum when completing their degree.
National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Curriculum
(The National Fire Academy "C" code is enclosed in parenthesis next to each WIU course number.)
(C0295) FS 443: Fire Protection Structure & Systems Design
(C0271) FS 481: Fire and Emergency Administration
(C0265) FS 482: Analytic Approaches to Public Fire Protection
(C0266) FS 483: Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services
(C0264) FS 484: Fire Prevention Organization and Management
(C0258) FS 485: Political and Legal Foundations of Fire Protection
(C0287) SOC 488: Community and The Fire Threat
(C0296) EM 477: Disaster and Fire Defense Planning
(C0274) EM 478: Managerial Issues in Hazardous Materials
(C0260) SOC 487: Application of Fire Research
(C0257) FS 444: Fire Dynamics
(C0285) FS 486: Fire Investigation and Analysis
(C0263) FS 488: Fire-Related Human Behavior
(C0303) FS 345: Ethics, Diversity, and Professionalism in the Fire and Emergency Services
WIU and Firefighters
Firefighters looking to earn their bachelor's degree have two degree options at Western Illinois University that can be met online, without campus attendance.
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WIU Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) Degree
features a flexible option of study where only 40 semester hours of study must be earned through a regionally accredited 4-year institution which may include
ACE approved credit. BGS students may earn a Fire Administration minor by completing an 18 hour prescribed
LEJA curriculum
in conjunction with their degree.
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WIU Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection Services
features a comprehensive major with two separate and unique study options. The Fire Administration Option is delivered online and designed for working firefighters seeking promotion to senior leadership positions. The Fire Science Option, with classes delivered on-campus in a traditional setting, is ideally suited for students preparing for a career in the fire service. Please contact the
School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
at LEJA@wiu.edu or (309) 298-1038 if you have questions about this degree option.
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