Fire Protection and Safety Technology (FPD)
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Open Admissions
Division: Health And Human Services
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are required for graduation from NSCC. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| FPS101 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FPS103 | Fundamentals of Fire Prevention | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
CMP104-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS106 | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 |
| FPS134 | Introduction to Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS158 | Principles of fire & Emergency Services, Safety & Survival | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| FPS204 | Chemistry of Hazardous Materials | 3 |
| FPS211 | Fire Protection Systems and Equipment | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective(s) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
LA-ELECTIVE
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 |
OPN-ELECTIVE
| Open Elective(s) | 3 |
FPS-ELECTIVE
| Fire Protection Elective | 3 |
| FPS112 | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 |
| FPS202 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Requirement Notes
Fire Protection Elective: Must be an FPS100 level or FPS200 level course.
Open Elective: Students should select courses that meet current and future career goals.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- All courses required for this program are scheduled (fall semester/spring semester) as outlined on the official program of study sheet. Some courses may be available both semesters; students should consult the course schedule for course availability and speak with their academic advisor.
- Students are strongly urged to meet with the Program Coordinator on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
- This program could be completed in its entirety online or in a traditional classroom or a combination of both.
Admissions and Transfer Information
- This is an Open Admissions Program - Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent is required for admission to this program.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.