Fire Science A.A.S.

Fire Science A.A.S.

Minimum Requirements for Fire Science A.A.S.: 60 credits

Students must earn a C- or better in each course.

Course List
		Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
A.A.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the A.A.S. degree requirements.		15
Fire Science Program Requirements ¹
Complete the following:
FIRE F101	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIRE F105	Fire Prevention	3
FIRE F121	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FIRE F131	Firefighter I, Series I	3
FIRE F133	Firefighter I, Series II	3
FIRE F135	Firefighter I, Series III	3
FIRE F137	Firefighter I, Series IV	3
FIRE F206	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3
FIRE F214	Fire Protection Systems	3
FIRE F220	Emergency Services Safety, Health and Survival	3
Program Electives
Complete 15 credits from the following:		15
EMS F170	EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I
FIRE F107	Strategy and Tactics
FIRE F117	Rescue Practices
FIRE F143	Firefighter Internship, Series 1
FIRE F145	Firefighter Internship, Series 2
FIRE F147	Firefighter Internship, Series 3
FIRE F151	Wildland Firefighter I
FIRE F202	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
FIRE F210	Fire Administration I
FIRE F232	Firefighter II
FIRE F244	Firefighter Internship, Series 4
FIRE F246	Firefighter Internship, Series 5
FIRE F248	Firefighter Internship, Series 6
Total Credits		60

¹: Students completing the A.A.S. in fire science will automatically complete a concentration in municipal fire control.

Note: Program electives must be approved by the student’s advisor.

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
COM F121X, F131X, or F141X⁹	3	ABUS F271, WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, or WRTG F214X⁹	3
FIRE F131²⁰	3	FIRE F101²⁰	3
FIRE F133²⁰	3	FIRE F105²⁰	3
WRTG F111X⁹	3	FIRE F135²⁰	3
Degree Requirement - Computation	3	FIRE F137²⁰	3
	15		15
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
FIRE F121²⁰	3	FIRE F206²⁰	3
FIRE F214²⁰	3	Program Elective	3
FIRE F220²⁰	3	Program Elective	3
Degree Requirement - Human Relations	3	Program Elective	3
Program Elective	3	Program Elective	3
	15		15
Total Credits 60

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Possess the skills and basic working knowledge of the diverse aspects of municipal fire, wildland fire, emergency medical services and/or hazardous materials control to become the most attractive candidates for entry-level positions and promotions within emergency services and related fields
Satisfy employer expectations in communication, critical thinking, computation, human relations, vocational experience, physical fitness and manipulative skills necessary for professionals in emergency services or closely related fields
Meet expected outcomes in communications, computation and human relations as listed in the core curriculum