FIRE
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Programs: AS-5980 & AAS-5980
This program is designed for students planning
careers in fire science and/or private industry. The program
emphasizes preparation of students for leadership and
managerial level positions. The program is offered in
cooperation with Ridge Technical Center where the fire
courses are offered.
Students scoring below required levels on
state mandated placement tests in English, reading, and
mathematics are required to enroll in and complete the
appropriate College Preparatory course(s) before enrolling
in some program requirement courses. |
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Credits
Required
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS |
18
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COMMUNICATIONS |
3
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ENC 1101 |
College Composition I |
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MATHEMATICS (one course) |
3
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Option I
MFG 1106
Option II
MTB 110
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AS
Mathematics for Liberal Arts I
AAS
Business Math |
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| HUMANITIES
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3
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HUM 2020 |
Introduction
to Humanities I |
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SOCIAL SCIENCES |
3
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PSY 2012 |
General Psychology |
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NATURAL SCIENCES |
4
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CHM 1025C |
Introduction to Chemistry |
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HEALTH |
2
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HLP 1081 |
Wellness Concepts |
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS |
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36
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ENC 2210 |
Introduction to Technical and
Professional Communications |
3
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FFP 1200 |
Fire
Prevention Practices |
3
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FFP 1300 |
Codes
and Standards |
3
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FFP 1620 |
Private Fire Protection Systems |
3
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FFP 2130 |
Company Officer/Leadership |
3
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SPC 1600 |
Speech Communications |
3
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FFP 2150 |
Fire Service Instructor |
3
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FFP 2320 |
Fire Service: Building Construction |
3
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FFP 2326 |
Blueprint Reading and Plans Examination |
3 |
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FFP 2410
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Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy1
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3 |
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FFP 2500 |
Hazardous Materials I |
3 |
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FFP 2501 |
Hazardous Materials II |
3 |
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ELECTIVES |
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6 |
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Other than FFP courses, any courses approved for elective.
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