You
may take
a single course, complete a
certificate program, or earn
a bachelor's degree without ever
traveling to our Monmouth, Oregon,
campus. Available through our program are:
16 upper-division Degrees at a Distance independent study courses developed by the National Fire Academy
The Fire Service Administration Degree Program has been part of the WOU curriculum since 1979.
Many who have completed this degree have been promoted to administrative and supervisory positions in fire departments, forest service fire departments and private agencies. Experienced fire fighters with academic credentials are also prepared to serve as instructors in community college fire protection programs.
Fire
Services Administration BA/BS Degree Requirements Requirements provide for an upper-division major built upon the associate degree in Fire Science/Fire Protection, presently available from many community colleges, and leads to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
Major
The 72-credit hour major includes:
45 hours of required professional technical courses in fire protection and fire services administration
24 lower-division classes
21 upper-division classes
27 hours in related social sciences and/or business courses
Of the 72-credit hour total , 36 hours must be in upper-division courses.
Minor
Of the 27-credit hour total, 12 credits must be in upper-division courses.
Minors available at WOU include art, anthropology, biology, business, computer science, earth sciences, economics, education, English, French, general sciences, geography, German, history, humanities, mathematics, music, philosophy, physical sciences, planning, political science, psychology, public policy and administration, sociology, Spanish, speech, theater arts and writing.
Western Oregon University operates on the quarter system and all course credits are reflected in quarter credit hours.
One semester hour is equal to 1.5 quarter credit hours.
3. Write a check for the $50 non-refundable application fee
4. mail your completed packet to:
Fire Service Administration Degree Program Coordinator
Division of Continuing Education and Outreach Services
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR 97361
5. Request official transcripts from each institution you have attended
Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Fire Service Administration Degree Program Coordinator from the issuing institution.
Admission to the program is limited to those who have:
- been awarded Firefighter II or equivalent by their state's standards and accreditation board
- completed at least 24-credit hours of lower division fire science course work, usually through a community college.
Transfer Students
Must show evidence of honorable
dismissal from other collegiate
institutions attended and meet the 2.0 GPA
requirement. Students
who have more than 24 credit
hours to transfer are evaluated
only on college work (high school
transcripts are required).
Non-Admitted Students
Anyone intending to seek a degree
from WOU must apply for admission
to the university. However,
students may enroll in up to
two Fire Services Administration
courses per term without being
officially admitted to WOU.
These students are classified
as "non-admitted" AND must officially
apply for admission as soon
as they decide to work toward
the degree.
Cooperative Agreement
The University of Alaska-Anchorage and WOU offer the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Services Administration (FSA) through a cooperative agreement facilitated by the Anchorage Regional Fire Training Center. Professional upper-division requirements can be completed by taking FSA Institute classes at the Anchorage Regional Fire Training Center and by completing Degrees at a Distance Fire Service correspondence courses through WOU. UA-A offers other required courses, credits for which may be transferred to WOU as residence credits.
For more information Contact us for a brochure and information packet about the Fire Service Administration Degree Program. We'll also be happy to mail you a Western Oregon University admissions packet!
