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FINANCIAL AID RATE

89%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

18:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,935

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Fire Prevention Degree

By earning a college degree in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology, students will gain a deep knowledge in fire prevention technologies, prevention methodologies, procedures, and operating standards to minimize risk for all stakeholders. Get more details below including other Missouri colleges that offer fire prevention degrees.

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Jefferson College (JeffCo)

815 W 23rd St, Independence, MO

The main campus of Jefferson College is located in Hillsboro, Missouri, with additional campuses located in Arnold (Arnold and Imperial Campuses) and one in Cedar Hill (Northwest Campus), Missouri.

In their Mission Statement, Jefferson College states that it is a “student-centered comprehensive community college, committed to providing an accessible, quality college experience as it strives to meet the diverse needs of the students and the community. Superior teaching and services foster a supportive learning environment, which promotes intellectual, social, and personal growth. A strong general education curriculum, college transfer and technical programs, personal enrichment courses, and on-campus experiences prepare students to succeed in their careers, further their education, and prosper in a diverse world. Jefferson College’s ongoing assessment of students, programs, and services assures that it is a responsive and progressive community college.”

Jefferson College has over 550 (full-time and part-time) faculty and staff with more than 5,500 students enrolled in the fall of 2012.

Degree Programs:

  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Arts in Teaching
  • Associate of Science
  • Associate in Applied Science

Students transferring into Jefferson College must submit official transcripts from other post-secondary institutions to the Office of Admissions and Student Records for review. Similar transfer courses are equated to Jefferson College Credits, but unique credits may be counted as electives.

Student services include an Advising and Retention Center, Career Development, Childcare, Counseling, Tutoring Services, and Mathematics Lab.  To apply online or simply gather additional information about the school, students can visit jeffco.edu or request information from this page today.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Fire Prevention program at Jefferson College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors

Description

Supervise fire fighters who control and extinguish municipal fires, protect life and property, and conduct rescue efforts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, municipal fire fighting and prevention supervisors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Kansas City, MO-KS
    • Total Employment: 730
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.24
    • Average Annual Salary: $71220

Fire Investigators

Description

Conduct investigations to determine causes of fires and explosions.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fire investigators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Kansas City, MO-KS
    • Total Employment: 60
    • Average Hourly Rate: $31.35
    • Average Annual Salary: $65200

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Jefferson College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Jefferson College may offer services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Jefferson College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball