Computer Science - Burlington County College

CAREER CERTIFICATES
Fire Investigation Certificate
(SPC.FSI)
This certificate is designed to provide the
technical knowledge and specific skills
necessary for fire investigation to those
already active in the field of firefighting and
prevention as well as for those who may be
interested in these areas.
This program requires a minimum of 29
credits. The four Fire Science (FSC)* courses
are offered through the Burlington County
Emergency Services Training Center in
Westampton. Attendance at these courses
requires sponsorship by a county fire
company. Applicants needing assistance for
sponsorship should contact the Burlington
County Emergency Services Training
Center at (609) 702-7157. The two
Criminal Justice (CRJ) courses are offered at
Burlington County College.
General Education Course
ENG 101 College Composition I 3
Program Courses Credits
FSC 101 Introduction to Fire Science* 7
FSC 103 Fire Detection and
Suppression Systems* 3
FSC 201 Fire Service Construction
Principles* 4
FSC 204 Fire Inspector Certification* 6
CRJ 113 Criminal Investigation 3
CRJ 213 Arson Investigation 3
Total Required Credits 29
Fire Science
Certificate (SPC.FSC)
This certificate recognizes the completion
of program courses offered through the
Burlington Emergency Services Training
Center. These courses are designed for the
professional education needs of firefighters as
well as those interested in a career or
volunteer service in the field of firefighting
and prevention. Students who complete this
program will develop a working understanding
of the fundamentals of fire science
technology and fire protection engineering
using the most advanced fire science
technology available.
This program requires students to be
sponsored by a county fire company.
Applicants needing assistance for sponsorship
should contact the Burlington County
Emergency Services Training Center at (609)
720-7157.
This certificate requires 27 credits.
Coursework can be applied to the
Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire
Science Technology.
Program Courses Credits
FSC 101 Introduction to Fire Science* 7
FSC 102 Fire Department Organization and
Management* 4
FSC 103 Fire Detection and
Suppression Systems* 3
FSC 201 Fire Service Construction
Principles* 4
FSC 202 Tactics and Strategies* 3
FSC 204 Fire Inspector Certification* 6
Total Required Credits 27
*These courses are offered at the Burlington
County Emergency Services Training
Center in Westampton.
§ This certificate is NOT eligible for Financial Aid.
56 Burlington County College
Food Service and
Hospitality Management
Certificate (SPC.FSM)
This certificate provides career development
for food service and lodging professionals.
Students will be able to: Demonstrate the
knowledge of risk management in the
maintenance of a safe and sanitary facility;
Understand the methods to control costs;
Display an understanding of basic human
resource issues; and Understand the basic
fundamentals of operational areas.
Program Courses Credits
FSM 107 Introduction to Food Service
& Restaurant Management*
FSM 110 Hospitality Supervision
2
& Personnel Management*
FSM 120 Quality Service
3
in Food Operations*
FSM 125 Food Service Sanitation
2
& Accident Prevention
FSM 210 Controlling Costs
3
in Food Service*
FSM 211 Purchasing for the
3
Hospitality Industry* 3
FSM 215 Elementary Nutrition 2
FSM 217 Hospitality Marketing* 3
CUL 107 Culinary Arts I 4
MTH 104 Business Mathematics 3
Total Required Credits 28