Fire Science and Safety AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2025

Program Description

An instructional degree program that prepares individuals to apply a knowledge of fire prevention and control skills to problems of reducing fire risk, loss limitation, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy.

Established in 1998

CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

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Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 866.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,025.00
Books$2,808.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$11,833.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Fire Science and Safety AAS

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2025

Program Description

An instructional degree program that prepares individuals to apply a knowledge of fire prevention and control skills to problems of reducing fire risk, loss limitation, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy.

Established in 1998

CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.

Provider Information

Elgin Comm. College District #509

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1700 Spartan Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 697-1000

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Associates Degree

64 Weeks ( 866.00 Hours / 65.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$9,025.00
Books$2,808.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$0.00
Total Cost$11,833.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.

Entry Requirements:

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes