Fire Science Technology

Fire Science Technology Degree Requirements
A.S.

HEGIS Code 5507

I. English/Basic Communication (9 Credits Required)

ENG 101 English Composition I (3 cr)
ENG 102 English Composition II p (3 cr)
SPE 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr)

II. Pluralism and Diversity (3 Credits Required)

PDA 110 Pluralism and Diversity in America (3 cr)
(or equivalent by advisement)

III. Social Science (9 Credits Required)

PSY 103 General Psychology (3 cr)
SOC 101 Intro to Sociology (3 cr)
HIS 201 U.S. History I or HIS 201 U.S. History II

IV. Mathematics (3 - 4 Credits Required)

MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra or MAT 109 Pre-Calculus p (4 cr)

V. Science (4 Credits Required)

CHM 101 Inorganic Chemistry I (4 cr)

VI. Humanities (3 Credits Required)

Choose one Humanities Gen Ed Elective from the following codes: ART, COM, ENG, MUS, PER, PHL, RLS, SPE

VII. Arts and Sciences (3 Credits Required)

Choose one Arts Gen Ed Elective from the following codes: ART, CAD, ENG, MUC, PER, SPE

VIII. Unrestricted Electives (Not Required For This Degree)

IX. Fire Science Concentration (30 Credits Required)

Core Requirements (15 Credits Required)

FIR 101 Intro to Fire Science Technology (3 cr)
FIR 102 Intro to Fire Administration (3 cr)
FIR 103 Principles of Building Construction (3 cr)
FIR 201 Strategic & Tactical Consideration on the Fire Ground p (3 cr)
FIR 207 Legal Aspects of Fire & Emergency Services p (3 cr)

Elective Requirements (15 Credits Required)

FIR 111 Fire Hazard Properties of Materials p (3 cr)
FIR 201 Fire Service Hydraulic Theory and Application p (3 cr)
FIR 203 Fire Protection & Detection Systems (3 cr)
FIR 204 Fire Safety and Building Codes p (3 cr)
FIR 211 Investigation and Detection of Fire Incidents p (3 cr)
FIR 273 Fire and Emergency Service Field Experience/Internship p (3 cr)
MGT 150 Principles of Management (3 cr)
 

X. Physical Education (3 Credits Required)

Select three courses from:
Any PED course(s)
REC 205: Community CPR & First Aid
REC 207: CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Note: PED courses earn Pass/Fail grades; REC courses earn letter grades.

Total: 67 - 68 credits

p = Course prerequisite required.

Note: Students must consult with a faculty advisor in the FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Department each semester to plan their
course of study.