Fire Science Technology AAS Degree (FS13)
The Fire Science associate degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as firefighters, leaders, and officers in the fire service industry.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 65 credit hours
Curriculum
All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours of general education courses using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. All course prerequisites must be met. Please see Associate Degree General Education Requirement Section for Area I, Area II, Area III, and Area IV requirements.
General Core Courses
Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)
Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours)
Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1101 or MATH 1111)
Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)
Additional 3 hours from Area I, II, III, or IV
Occupational Courses
COLL 1090: Effective January 2018,
COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If
COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).
CISM 2201: Students who successfully complete
COMP 1000 prior to January 2018 may use that course to fulfill the CISM 2201 requirement for graduation.