NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Program Outcomes & Assessment

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View the outcomes and assessment methods associated with NWACC's fire science program. 

Outcomes & Assessment:

1. Be prepared to fulfill the role of an entry level firefighter

Methods of assessment:

• 80% minimum first time pass rates with a grade of "C" or better
• Employer surveys

2. Be prepared to fulfill the role of a basic emergency medical technician

Methods of assessment:

• Employer surveys
  
  

3. Be prepared to fulfill the role of a hazardous materials first responder at the awareness and operations level

Methods of assessment:

• 80% minimum first time pass rates with a grade of "C" or better
• Employer surveys

4. Be accepted into a four-year college/university if one applies to continue education to the baccalaureate level

Methods of assessment:

• Students are accepted into a four-year college/university that NWACC has articulation agreements with or any other regionally accredited college/university if one applies
• Program director survey of graduates

5. Be prepared to successfully compete for advancement above the rank of firefighter

Method of assessment:

• Annual fire chief/employer survey