(oid=3) 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
  
    Apr 04, 2025  
(oid=3) 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

Fire and Emergency Services Administration, BA


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The Fire and Emergency Services Administration (FESA) Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed to create a career pathway for firefighters, emergency services personnel, and others interested in public affairs management. While the courses will be based out of the Swainsboro Campus, the program will be delivered in an online format to meet the complex scheduling demands of fire and emergency services personnel. Fire service, emergency service, disaster preparedness, and public management courses are blended into a vibrant and exciting degree program that will advance your knowledge and professional expertise. The program has been recognized by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Initiative at the National Fire Academy, the nationally recognized standard in fire and emergency services education curriculum. Courses taken will be in three areas: Required FESA courses, Required Elective Courses in the FESA field, and Guided Electives. Electives allow for training to focus on specific career objectives.

General Requirements (42 hours)


Core Areas A1 , A2 , B , C , D  and E 

Area F (18 hours)


Additional Institutional Requirements (4 hours)


Choose two


*Students may choose to take 2 physical activity courses or they may choose to take 1 physical activity course and First Aid (HLTH 2181 ).

Additional Guided Electives (12 hours)


Courses to be determined at the discretion of the program director.

Typical B.A. in Fire and Emergency Services Administration Schedule


(**NOTE: Required courses are identified with an asterisk.)

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