Program Description:   The Fire Science Associate of Applied Science 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.  Completion of the program of study leads to an AAS degree in Fire Science.


Admission Requirements:

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED prior to admission.  (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit).

  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math from COMPASS testing.

  • Transfer of previous postsecondary credits will be determined by the registrar.

Minimum Test Scores:  [COMPASS]

Reading
79
English
62
Mathematics N/A
Algebra
37

                                        

 

General Core Courses

Course Number

Course Name

             Hours


General Core Courses

15


Total Core Hours

15

 

Occupational Core:

Course Number
Course Name
 Hours

COMP1000

Introduction of computers

3
FRSC1100

Introduction to Fire Service

3
FRSC1110

Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership

3
FRSC1121

Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3
FRSC1132

Fire Service Instructor

4
FRSC1141

Hazardous Materials Operations

4
FRSC1151

Fire Prevention and Inspection

4
FRSC1161

Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

3
FRSC2100
Fire Administration - Management 3
FRSC2110

Fire Service Hydraulics

3
FRSC2120

Fire Protection Systems

3
FRSC2130

Fire Service Building Construction

3
FRSC2141
Incident Command 4
FRSC2170

Fire and Arson Investigation

4

Total Credit Hours:
62
Program Length:  6 Semesters