Fire Science Technology (AAS)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This degree is designed for individuals seeking a career in fire science. All fire science courses at Waubonsee are approved by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
The Fire Science Program partners with local fire department agencies to provide unique training opportunities and highly specialized training often at off-site fire departments. Students may be expected to travel to other locations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,280.00 |
| Books | $225.00 |
| Fees | $408.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,885.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,798.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - College level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Fire Science Technology (AAS)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
This degree is designed for individuals seeking a career in fire science. All fire science courses at Waubonsee are approved by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
The Fire Science Program partners with local fire department agencies to provide unique training opportunities and highly specialized training often at off-site fire departments. Students may be expected to travel to other locations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 43-0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting.
Provider Information
Waubonsee Community College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Protective Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 768.00 Hours / 60.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,280.00 |
| Books | $225.00 |
| Fees | $408.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,885.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,798.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Many public and private providers
Application Procedure
For further information, please call the Counseling Department at (630) 466-2361. Students can register online, mail, fax or walk-in at any campus location.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - College level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Open Entry/Exit