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Fire Science Technology (AAS)

The Fire Science Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry level occupation in Structural fire service as well as provide training and skills for individuals already employed in the fire service that are interested in career advancement.

Job opportunities may be found in small or large municipal fire departments, fire protection districts, or industrial fire departments.

This program provides intensive instruction that satisfies the certification requirement to take the State Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Firefighter I exam. The Academy’s rigorous instruction includes lectures at CMU Tech/CMU by seasoned firefighters, and hands-on practice at state-of-the-art live burn facilities.

The Academy student will experience operations such as house burns, car fires, forcible entry, and many others. If you are looking for a career in firefighting, or if you simply want to serve as a volunteer firefighter, this is an excellent place to begin.

Students wishing to further their education with a four-year degree have the opportunity to do so through select university programs.

Program courses will be offered in two formats, traditional lecture and lab activities and as hybrid courses (partially face-to-face and partially online). The Fire Science curriculum is designed in accordance with the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) standards.

Campus Information

Bishop Campus

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has numerous job opportunities available, including both staff and faculty positions, as well as student employment opportunities. The university offers a variety of roles, from full-time faculty and staff positions to part-time and adjunct faculty roles, and even opportunities for students through work-study programs.

Student Employment:
CMU offers various student employment programs, including those requiring work-study funding and those that don't.
Work-Study:
Students can find work-study positions by completing the FAFSA and accepting their work-study award.
On-Campus Jobs:
Students can explore various on-campus jobs through the Handshake platform.
MAVworks:
Students can explore MAVworks, a program for on-campus student employment.
For Faculty and Staff:

Full-time Faculty: CMU hires full-time faculty instructors in various departments.
Adjunct Faculty: Part-time and contract-based faculty positions are also available.
Staff Positions: The university also hires for staff positions, including administrative and classified staff.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL Internet Based

Minimum Score: 70

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

IELTS

Minimum Score: Band 6

Note: Subject score minimums apply to Reading and Writing

DuoLingo

Minimum Score: 105

Note: Scores must come directly from DuoLingo to count as official; subject score minimums may apply

Oxford ELLT Minimum Score: 6 Discount code available upon request

All Other English Proficiency Tests

Evidence will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Any costs associated with a proficiency exam is the responsibility of the applicant

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction , Colorado ,United States