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FIRE SCIENCE (A.S.)
School of Arts and Sciences
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The fire science program educates students in the science of fire prevention and control by emphasizing the development of their knowledge and understanding of fire safety, causes, and suppression. Students are prepared for positions as a full-time or volunteer firefighter; industrial safety team member; or employee of an insurance company, government agency, or inspection service. The program is designed to serve those who are presently employed by or active in a fire service organization or working with a volunteer fire department as well as those who are new to the field. Students with related experience can apply for program credit through the University’s prior learning assessment program.
The fire safety program includes classes taught by experienced firefighters from local departments. Some courses are offered through distance learning options.
| Suggested Sequence |
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| First Semester |
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| CHEM 101 |
Basic Chemistry |
3 |
| ENGL 101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| FRSC 101 |
Firefighting Skills I |
3 |
| MATH 102 |
Beginning Algebra |
3 |
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Computer proficiency elective |
3 |
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Humanities/fine arts elective |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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| Second Semester |
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| BIOL 103 |
Biology for Non-science Mjrs |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| FRSC 102 |
Firefighting Skills II |
3 |
| FRSC 200 |
First Aid & CPR for Firefighters |
3 |
| FRSC 230 |
Hazardous Mtls for Firefighters |
3 |
| FRSC 240 |
Vehicle Extraction |
3 |
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Total |
18 |
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| Third Semester |
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| ENGL 220 |
Technical Writing or |
| COMM 204 |
Intro to Speech Comm |
3 |
| FRSC 250 |
Driver Pump Operator |
3 |
| FRSC 260 |
Arson Investigation |
3 |
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Fire science electives |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
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| Fourth Semester |
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| FRSC 270 |
Incident Command Skills |
3 |
| FRSC 280 |
Firefighter Leadership |
3 |
| FRSC 290 |
Tactical Operations |
3 |
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Fire science electives |
6 |
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Total |
15 |
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Degree total |
66 |
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