• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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California State University San Marcos offers a Bachelor of Science degree, through Extended Learning, in Wildfire Science and the Urban Interface (referred to as Wildfire Science) that provides foundational and advanced coursework necessary for a career in the fire industry, with a specific emphasis on wildland fires and the wildland urban interface. This degree fulfills a significant societal need by providing a focus on wildfires and the wildland urban interface, designed to increase the scientific foundations and improve access and understanding in a critically important area of public safety.

This is a progressive, career-oriented degree, training a new generation of expertly skilled firefighters, technical experts, decision-makers, and scientists ready to meet the evolving and increasing demands of the industry. Offered completely online, the program is designed for working professionals, individuals seeking career advancement, and those pursuing future employment in the fire industry.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Wildfire Science and the Urban Interface will be able to:

Identify issues and risks related to firefighter health and safety with an emphasis on the wildland and wildland urban interface environments

Identify and apply appropriate practices, tools, tactics, and strategies to avoid, minimize, and mitigate the risks of fires in the wildland and wildland urban interface

Apply scientific methods and statistical/mathematical concepts in order to demonstrate problem-solving and leadership skills within their field of study

Communicate in both oral and written form wildfire and urban interface perspectives, concepts, and theories related to societal problems, threats, risks, and safety impacts

Career and Educational Opportunities

A degree in Wildfire Science prepares students for public safety careers in the rapidly growing field of wildfire science and the wildland urban interface. The program provides advanced education and training for traditional firefighters, company officers, administrators, fire investigators, and fire inspectors. The degree also supports careers in land-use planning, natural resource management, emergency management, homeland security, and forensics. Students interested in these careers should consult with advisors as they plan their studies and select their coursework. The degree has both the breadth and depth of an interdisciplinary field, with Wildfire Science also being an appropriate degree for students wanting to apply for graduate programs in natural resource management, forestry, fire science, environmental science, and similar fields of study.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ California State University San Marcos

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students are or will be a high school/secondary school graduate or equivalent, Equivalent of a "B" (3.0) grade point average. Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement for admission purposes with ONE of the following: TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14; IELTS overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0; Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 168. (160 and above eligible for pathway program).

课程信息

学制：在线/远程学习(120 学分)

学费：US$15,246.00 (¥ 98,701) /年

开学时间：2022八月30日, 2022一月24日

申请截止日期：15-Nov-22

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