Associate in Arts
Fire Science
Fire Science Course Descriptions
Dean: Dr. Hasan Naima
Program Coordinator: Michael Wilson
Curriculum Pathway Leading To An Associate In Arts In Liberal Arts And Sciences For Students Seeking A Transfer Degree To A 4-Year Institution:
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Basic Skill Requirements |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
Composition II* |
3 |
SPCH 151
SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
| Mathematics Requirement |
MATH 105
MATH 108 |
College Algebra** or
Pre-Calculus Mathematics |
3-5 |
| Total |
3-5 |
Humanities Requirement
(9 credit hours from at least 3 disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre) |
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 different disciplines) |
|
Social Science Elective |
3 |
|
Social Science Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
Natural and Physical Science courses
(lecture with lab) |
| NASC |
Natural & Physical Science Core Elective |
5 |
| Total |
5 |
| Total General Education Requirements |
33-36 |
| Fire Science Requirements |
| FRSC 100 |
Introduction to Fire Science (Fire Fighter I) |
3 |
| HZMT 120 |
Chemical Spill & Release Response |
4 |
| EMTC 123 |
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) |
8 |
| EMTC 124 |
Emergency Medical Technician II
|
4 |
| FRSC 211 |
Emergency Techniques for Hazardous Materials |
3 |
|
Fire Science Electives |
19 |
| Total |
40 |
|
Total hours required for an Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Fire Science Technology Degree
|
77-80 |
*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.
***Keep the following in mind when selecting electives: A minimum of 15 hours must be taken at this institution to be awarded this degree.