fiad spring 2013 brochure
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Admission Requirements/ApplicationTo be considered for admission to the FIAD program you must:
» Apply, and be accepted, to BGSU.
» Have earned a technical and/or applied associate degree (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 2.0.
» Submit an essay that outlines your relevant work experience and how a Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration will support your academic and career goals.
Veterans’ Benefits and Services
» Military Times EDGE ranked BGSU 77th in the nation as being “Best for Vets” and G. I. Jobs named BGSU a “Military Friendly School.”
» BGSU’s Non-Traditional and Transfer Student Services office has expert staff dedicated to providing veterans with information and assistance during the application process and throughout your college career. For more information about services and benefits: www.bgsu.edu/ntss
» The application fee for admission to BGSU is waived for all active and retired members of the military.
Cost, Financial Aid, and Scholarships
» The total cost of earning your bachelor degree will vary depending on credit transfers from previous institutions and your academic standing upon admission.
» We will work closely with you to be sure that you receive all approved transfer credit and that you are able to take advantage of all applicable financial aid, transfer incentives, and scholarships.
» Transfer incentive scholarships available!
Bachelor of Science inFire Administration (FIAD)Online Degree Completion Program
College of Arts & SciencesDEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
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For more information contact:
ann lightRecruitment Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Fire AdministrationBowling Green State UniversityBowling Green, OH 43403419-372-7895fiad@bgsu.edu
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“As a BGSU alum (B.S. 1976, M.A. 1978) with more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in the areas of disaster and fire, and more than 10 years of experience in distance learning, I was asked to assist as a consultant in the development phase of the BGSU Fire Administration degree. This program has the academic rigor and integrity of any other program at my alma mater. When students graduate from this program, they will have both the practical and academic skills to move up the career
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Ready to Lead.You’re ready to take the next step. Advance your career. Be ready for the future.
Bowling Green State University’s Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration is a cutting-edge online degree completion program that prepares graduates to handle the challenges facing chief officers today and in the future.
From strategic planning to leadership, public finance, technology, and project management, the FIAD program develops a platform of skills that will enable you to achieve your goals.
The 100% online FIAD program lets you take your courses when and where it is convenient for you, while still giving you the opportunity to personally interact with BGSU faculty and your advisor throughout your academic career.
Why Bowling Green State University?
» Founded in 1910, BGSU is a public institution, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
» More than 35 years’ experience in specialized education and training of emergency response professionals through our outstanding State Fire School
» Personalized, one-on-one advising to assist with academic planning, tuition benefits and financial aid
» Led by BGSU faculty and professional experts in the field
» Full access to BGSU’s campus services and activities
» Peer support—the cohort based model gives you the chance to network with peers, exchange ideas, and support each other’s progress
» No residency requirement
Program Outcomes» Demonstrate critical professional, and personal skills;
» Demonstrate strong problem- solving and creative thinking skills;
» Lead strategic planning efforts and manage organizational change with a demonstrated understanding of it’s impact on budgets and human resources;
» Interpret the scope of authority and responsibility of all levels of administration;
» Recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings;
» Demonstrate the ability to integrate applied/technical cognate with advanced training in Fire Administration.
Program Core Curriculum
» Fire and emergency services administration
» Principles of emergency Management
» analytical approaches for the Fire & emergency services
» applications of Fire research
» Political and legal Foundations
» employment law
» Public Health
» Public administration
» Principles of organization and Management
» Human resource Management
» Psychology of Disaster
» Capstone: advanced Fire and emergency services administration
The FIAD curriculum is grounded in a strong foundation of liberal arts education. Additional courses emphasize writing, communication, accounting, state and local politics, and cultural diversity. For a complete list of required courses and course descriptions, please visit our website and click on program requirements.
“Memorization from textbooks, oral
interviews and assessment exercises
are no longer sufficient to prepare chief
officers to manage in today’s environment.
Today’s chief officers deal with urban
planning and development, labor law,
contract negotiations and compliance,
state and federal grant applications, the
administration of fire departments in a
shrinking and changing economy, and
many other issues. With your leadership,
faculty and staff at Bowling Green State
University, I believe a bachelor’s degree in
Fire Administration is the direction fire
department administrators must go. Thank
you for developing a program of study that
will better prepare candidates to handle
the challenges facing chief officers today.”
Michael w. wolever, Chief (retired) Toledo Fire and Rescue Department
“Our jobs, our environment, and our
profession are rapidly changing. The
administrative challenges of budget cuts
and consolidation mandate thinking
differently and doing things much differently
than we have done before. It is our job to
set the example for the next generation
of professional fire service leaders. I have
decided to step forward, accept the challenge
and lead the way. The Bachelor of Science
in FIAD from BGSU will provide me the
foundation necessary to meet these new
challenges head on.”
Jonathan westendorf, Chief, Franklin Fire DepartmentFall 2011 FIAD cohort
www.bgsu.edu/FIAD
Lake Township, Ohio FD
Photo Credit: GRW Action Photography, Gary Williams
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