Fire Science Technology, A.A.S. (2 years)

General Education

• COM 1150 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 OR
• COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 Credits: 3
• MAT 1140 - Career Math Credits: 3 - Or any higher-level Math course.
• ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3 OR
• ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
• PSC 1011 - American Government: GT-SS1 Credits: 3 OR
• PSC 1025 - American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 Credits: 3
• PSY 2221 - Social Psychology: GT-SS3 Credits: 3 OR
• SOC 2018 - Sociology of Diversity: SS3 Credits: 3

Total General Education Credits: 15-16

Degree Requirements

• FST 1002 - Principles/Emergency Services Credits: 3
• FST 1003 - Fire Behavior & Combustion Credits: 3
• FST 1005 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
• FST 1006 - Fire Prevention Credits: 3
• FST 1009 - Occupational Safety & Health for Fire Credits: 3
• FST 2002 - Strategy and Tactics Credits: 3
• FST 2009 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
• FST 2051 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service Credits: 3
• FST 2055 - Fire Service Management Credits: 3

Total DegreeCredits: 27

Degree Electives

Note: Select a minimum of 25 credits from the following course offerings.

• EMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals Credits: 3
• EMS 1022 - EMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
• EMS 1023 - EMT Trauma Emergencies Credits: 2
• EMS 1024 - EMT Special Considerations Credits: 2
• EMS 1070 - EMT Clinical Credits: 1
• FST 1000 - Firefighter I Credits: 9
• FST 1001 - Firefighter II Credits: 3
• FST 1007 - Hazardous Materials Operations (Level I) Credits: 3
• FST 1026 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Level Credits: 1
• FST 1027 - Vehicle Extrication Operation Level Credits: 2
• FST 1028 - Vehicle Extrication Technician Level Credits: 3
• FST 1051 - Driver-Operator Credits: 3
• FST 1060 - Candidate Physical Abilities Test Prep Credits: 3
• FST 1070 - Clinical I Credits: 0 to 12  - Must be taken for one credit. 
• FST 2001 - Instructional Methodology Credits: 3
• FST 2003 - Fire Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
• FST 2006 - Fire Company Supervision and Leadership (Fire Officer I) Credits: 3
• FST 2080 - Internship Credits: 0 to 12
• HWE 1062 - Health and Wellness Credits: 3
• UAS 1055 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Training Credits: 3
• UAS 2055 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ground School Credits: 2
• UAS 2056 - Unmanned Aircraft Systems Field Commercial Applications Credits: 3

Total Elective Credits: 25

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 67-68

Note: To inquire about credit for prior learning, students may reach out to department advisors.