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Bachelor of Science in Wildfire Science and the Urban Interface

Study Group - California State University San Marcos

USA,California

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 18,160/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2024

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1989

Total Students: 16,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92096, United States

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Wildfire Science and the Urban Interface

Program Overview

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

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

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,160 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Study Group - California State University San Marcos

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.0 Minimum Reading - 5.0 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0 Minimum Listening - 14.0 Minimum Reading - 14.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 14.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 95.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Although international students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid, the US Department of State has provided an excellent list of funding sources that may assist students with their efforts to efforts to fund their education.
Undergraduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Undergraduate Education” link.
Graduate students should visit the Department of State’s “Financing Your Graduate Education” link.
These links are independent of California State University San Marcos’s own financing options.
In addition, tthe CSU system allows for a limited number of tuition waivers to international students. At CSU San Marcos, international students are eligible to apply for these tuition waivers after their first year of residence. Generally, these tuition waivers are partial, which means that only a portion of the tuition fee is waived. Applications are due in May and with waivers being granted for fall semester, with a possibility of renewal.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.