College of Arts & Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Administration baccalaureate degree, students in fire administration are expected to:

• Demonstrate critical, professional, and personal skills such as independent thinking, communication skills (oral, written and listening), ability to work effectively within groups, and a commitment to continuous learning;
• Demonstrate strong problem solving and creative thinking skills;
• Lead strategic planning efforts and manage organizational change with a demonstrated understanding of its impact on budgets and human resources;
• Interpret the scope of the authority and responsibility of all levels of administration and interact appropriately within the organization and external community;
• Recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, examine different perspectives and consider the ramifications of alternative actions; and
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate applied/technical cognate and major courses in fire administration.

Cohort Model
BGSU offers you the unique option of following a cohort-based model for the core FIAD classes. Cohort learning gives online students a chance to network with peers, exchange ideas, and support each other’s progress. You can begin and complete with a team of your peers, but the program is flexible enough to allow you to take classes at a pace that works for you.

Online Course Design
The platform for all online classes is Canvas™. All FIAD classes are designed using the Quality Matters™ matrix to ensure that your valuable time is spent on learning, not searching for information within each course shell.