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Associate of Fire Technology
- Santa Clara, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Associate
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in Fire Technology is offered by the Public Safety Programs Department in the Technology and Health Division at Mt. San Antonio College.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Fire Technology
- Using foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Fire Technology
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Field of fire science
Curriculum
- Certificate of Achievement programme (24-40 units of required coursework) at Mt. SAC. Required courses include Fire Protection Organization
- Fire Prevention Technology
- Fire Protection Equipment and Systems and Building Construction for Fire Protection. 2 more listed courses or elective choices complete the pattern.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Or over 18
- Translated official transcripts
- Personal letter
- Affidavit of support
- Bank letter and proof of English proficiency. Entry grade detail: No minimum GPA published.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent, Or over 18 (nonresident admission at the board's discretion), Official transcripts translated into English, Personal letter, Bank/scholarship letter, Affidavit of support.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 90
- PTE Academic 45
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 175
- Institutional test Cambridge 175+ (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check requirements and the term deadline. Apply online and pay the 100 USD non-refundable fee. Upload affidavit of support
- Bank or scholarship letter dated within 6 months
- Passport copy
- Transcripts
- Personal letter and English proficiency evidence. Transfer applicants should also provide a transfer form. The college reviews within 10 business days and emails your student ID
- Then the I-20. Pay the SEVIS fee and attend the F-1 visa interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $10,248, $8,952 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Santa Clara |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Public Safety, Health and Wellness |
| Department | Fire Protection Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Applications closed
9 Nov 2026
ClosedProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jun 2027
205 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $10,248, $8,952 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,244 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90, PTE Academic 45, Cambridge C1 Advanced 175, Institutional test Cambridge 175+ (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency).