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Fire Science Technology

Basics of Fire Fighting Certificate
12 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0183

Courses for a Certificate:

Credit Hours

FIR 101 Introduction to Fire Science or

6

 

FIR 111 Introduction to Public Safety Careers II or

6

 

LAE 111 Introduction to Public Safety Careers II

6

FIR 121 Fire Fighting Tactics I*

6

FIR 131 Hazardous Materials - First Responder

6

FIR 205 Building Construction

6


Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate:


30



*Courses certified by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

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IMPORTANT DATES


Ongoing
Registration open for summer and fall.

April 26
Wentcher Scholarship application due.

May 1
Academic Merit Scholarship application due.

May 1
Priority financial aid application filing date for 2013-14.

May 9, 10
Evaluation Days.

May 10
Last day of student attendance.

May 13
Summer 2013 interim classes begin.

May 13
Grading Day
Faculty on campus and available to students at designated times.

May 14
Grades due.

May 14
Commencement.

May 27
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.


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