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.