Fire Science - New Jersey City University

Fire Science from New Jersey City University is a Campus Bachelor Fire Fighting degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the New Jersey City University Fire Science Department is to provide its diverse population of students with an educational experience that is meaningful, comprehensive and rewarding. The Department is committed to the enablement of student academic and professional development and success. The education provided is intended to assist students in their quests for academic and professional excellence; to be successful in gaining entrance into the fire service and associated fields, to become outstanding firefighters and ultimately exceptional fire officers. The program; its courses, faculty, resources and pedagogy are continually assessed to provide valid, applicable, and enjoyable learning. Emphasis is placed on student centered learning, encouraging a high degree of student-teacher and student-student interaction. Learned skills and knowledge are applied through collaborative work, where student teams analyze and solve or resolve anticipated fire and emergency events in a manner common to the profession. A low student/faculty ratio, extensive availability of faculty, collaborative interaction with professional partners, guest speakers and successful alumni optimize the quality and rate of student learning. Individualized support services further guide and assist the students in their efforts to become increasingly more efficient and effective learners. The NJCU Fire Science Program is committed to improving the quality of life, education, and safety of community members through its independent and collaborative work with other colleges, academies, community organizations, government agencies and departments to provide incumbent and aspiring fire and emergency workers with the education they need and desire. VISION To create an acknowledged center of educational excellence for the fire service. One which clearly facilitates the acquisition of professional skills and knowledge through the delivery of a contemporary, valid, diverse and comprehensive educational program. To provide students with the educational foundation to enable their success as leaders in the fire service. GOALS A. Increase prospective and incumbent fire service personnel awareness of NJCU Fire leaning opportunities; degree programs, certificate courses, and conferences, research efforts, and community service. B. Continue to explore and utilize advanced educational technologies and tools and methods designed optimize student learning. C. Provide a comprehensive, pertinent, and readily applicable education for fire service members. D. Elevate educational standards and student competencies; critical thinking, oral/written communication, quantitative reasoning, and technology. E. Broaden the scope of our curriculum to meet the expanding educational needs of the 21st century firefighter, and other associated fire service responders. F. Develop a Masters Degree program in Fire Service Management and Administrat View more details on New Jersey City University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Fighting courses.