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Associate in Science

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Fire Science

Fire Science Course Descriptions

Dean: Dr. Sue Courtney
Program Coordinator:  Michael Wilson

Curriculum Pathway Leading To An Associate In Science In Liberal Arts And Sciences For Students Seeking A Transfer Degree To A 4-Year Institution:

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

Humanities Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including:
Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)

Humanities Core Elective 3
Humanities Core Elective 3
Total 6
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
(6 credit hours from at least 2 different disciplines)
Social Science Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total 6

Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science courses from at least two disciplines
(lecture with lab)

NASC Natural & Physical Science Core Elective 10
MATH 105
MATH 108
College Algebra** or
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
3-5
Total 13-15
Total General Education Requirements 35-38
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 Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences in Fire Science Technology Degree

75-78

*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.