Fire Science Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview

Offered online through the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates:	Summer
Length of Program:	Six Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	62

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. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities: This program provides education in leadership and theoretical and skill enhancement to firefighting professionals already trained and working in the profession.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 15 credits

ENGL 1101	COMPOSITION & RHETORIC	3
MATH 1111	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
	OR
MATH 1101	MATHEMATICAL MODELING	3
	OR
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills& Reasoning	3
	OR
XXXX XXXX	Humanities/Fine Arts Area IV	3
ENGL 1105	TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS	3
	OR
SPCH 1101	Public Speaking	3
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
	OR
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Occupational Courses, 47 credits

FRSC 1100	INTRO TO THE FIRE SERVICE	3
FRSC 1110	FIRE ADM/SUPERVISION & LDRSHP	3
FRSC 1121	FIREFIGHTING STRATEGY/TACTICS	3
FRSC 1132	FIRE SERVICE INSTRUCTOR	4
FRSC 1141	HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPER	4
FRSC 1151	FIRE PREVENTION & INSPECTION	4
FRSC 1161	FIRE SVC SAFETY & LOSS CNTRL	3
FRSC 2100	FIRE ADMIN-MANAGEMENT	3
FRSC 2110	HYDRAULICS	3
FRSC 2120	FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS	3
FRSC 2130	FIRE SVC BLDG CONSTRUCTION	3
FRSC 2141	INCIDENT COMMAND	4
FRSC 2170	Fire and Arson Investigation	4
COMP 1000	Intro to Computer Literacy	3

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
• A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any two courses with the prefix FRSC or MATH, will be suspended from the program for one year. Before re-entering the program, the student must complete an individualized remedial program assigned by the department head. After the third unsuccessful attempt of any courses with the FRSC prefix, the student will not be allowed to re-enter the Fire Science Technology program.
• Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.