Fire Science Technology (2 years)

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

• COM 1150 Public Speaking  Credits: 3
• COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3  Credits: 3

Select one of the following: 

• ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1  Credits: 3
• ENG 1031 Technical Writing I: GT-CO1  Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

• MAT 1140 Career Math  Credits: 3
• Any higher-level mathematics course (3-4 credits)

Select one of the following: 

• PSC 1011 American Government: GT-SS1  Credits: 3
• PSC 1025 American State and Local Government: GT-SS1  Credits: 3

Select one of the following: 

• PSY 2221 Social Psychology: GT-SS3  Credits: 3
• SOC 2018 Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3  Credits: 3

Total General Education Credits: 15-16

Major 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 Major Credits: 27

Program Electives

Select a minimum of 25 credits from the following courses:

• 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: 0-12 (must be taken for 1 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: 0-12
• 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 A.A.S. Degree Credits: 67-68

Note: Students may contact department advisors to inquire about credit for prior learning.