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Holy Family
Degree Program in Fire Science and Public Safety Administration
Goals
- To prepare students for leadership positions in the fire service and public safety fields by developing emergency management safety administration, critical thinking, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
- To utilize Fire Science and Public Safety education to better serve the needs of a diverse society
- To provide those in the fire service and public safety fields a liberal and business component to their technical knowledge.
- To prepare students in the fire service and public safety fields for graduate study.
Requirements
A student must earn 27 credits in Fire Science or Public Safety Administration from an accredited institution of higher education in order to enroll in the Fire Science and Public Administration program at Holy Family University. In order for these credits to transfer, the student must have attained a minimum grade of C or better in each course.
Core Curriculum: BA Requirements (Credits) |
45 |
Business Requirements
Principles of Financial Accounting |
3 |
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Principles of Managerial Accounting |
3 |
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Mathematical Analysis for Economics and Business I |
3 |
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Mathematical Analysis for Economics and Business II |
3 |
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Labor and Employment Law |
3 |
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Computer Applications |
3 |
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Entrepreneurship and the New Economy |
3 |
Concentration
Minimum of 27 credits in transfer from an accredited institution of higher learning
Public Risk Analysis |
3 |
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Emergency Services Administration |
3 |
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Seminar: Contemporary Public Safety Issues |
3 |
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Seminar Major Incident Analysis |
3 |
*BUSA 350 or BUSA 351 may be substituted for a required free elective
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of comprehensive examination.
