Office of the University Registrar

2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Learning Compact

Fire and Emergency Services

Description of the Major

The School of Building Construction offers an accessible Bachelor of Science program for members of the fire and emergency services. This degree program is designed to build on your experience in the fire service and to add the academic substance to prepare you to lead public or private sector fire and emergency service units.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

Demonstrate ability in management, labor issues and operations.
Demonstrate ability in services related to medical, disaster and human resources.
Demonstrate ability in public relations, ethical practices and leadership.
Satisfy the Florida statutory requirements for CLAST.
Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

Management skills and organizational problems associated with fire and emergency services.
Communications systems used in fire and emergency services.
Knowledge of and correct application of safety, health and environmental regulations at state and federal levels.
Demonstrate leadership skills in fire and emergency services.
Ability to address issues of management, code regulations and the labor market.
Effective demonstration of verbal communication skills for leadership in fire and emergency services.

Courses	Content			Critical Thinking		Communication
Courses	SLO 1	SLO 2	SLO 3	SLO 4	SLO 5	SLO 6
Professional
FES 3015	X	X	X	X	X	X
FES 3033	X		X	X	X	X
FES 3153	X
FES 3284	X	X	X	X	X	X
FES 3285	X		X	X	X
FES 3753	X			X		X
FES 3755	X		X	X		X
FES 3803	X	X	X	X		X
FES 3815	X		X			X
FES 3823		X	X	X		X
FES 4003	X	X	X	X	X	X
FES 4023	X	X	X	X		X
FES 4034			X	X		X
FES 4045			X		X	X
FES 4055		X		X		X
FES 4224		X	X	X		X
FES 4225		X	X	X		X
FES 4585	X	X		X	X	X
FES 4685	X	X		X	X	X
FES 4825		X	X	X		X
FES 4835		X	X	X		X
FES 4935	X	X	X	X	X	X