Fire Science Technology C

Fire Science Technology

Certificate

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Purpose: The certificate program in Fire Science Technology is designed to provide a broad-based knowledge of current and future advances in the fire science field. Rapid advances in technology require that personnel in the field keep abreast of the latest changes in technology and equipment.

Occupational Objectives: Firefighter, Fire Officer, Fire Protection Specialist, Fire/Emergency Instructor, Fire or Building Inspector, Fire Investigator, Rescue Service, Emergency Medical Service, Hazardous Materials Services, Emergency Manager, Occupational or Industrial Safety and Risk Management, and related occupations.

Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission

Program Notes: The certificate program is designed to provide full transferability to the AAS program where more in-depth knowledge in management is emphasized.

There are no physical requirements such as height, weight, eyesight, and physical dexterity; however, the student should understand that there may be some requirements for employment in the fire or rescue service agencies.

Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing ITE 115. Students can also meet this requirement by passing the college’s computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, in which case they will receive college credit for ITE 115. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.

CURRICULUM
COURSE
TITLE
LECTURE
HOURS
LAB
HOURS
COURSE
CREDITS

SDV 100
College Success Skills
1
0
1

ENG 111
College Composition I
3
0
3
FST 100
Introduction to Emergency Services
3
0
3

FST 110

Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
0
3

___ ___¹
Approved Social Science Elective
3
0
3

___ ___¹
Approved Science Elective with Lab
3

3

4

TOTAL
16

3

17
ENG 112²
or
ENG 115²
College Composition II
or
Technical Writing
3
0
3
FST 112
Hazardous Materials Chemistry
3
0
3
FST 115
Fire Prevention
3
0
3

ITE 115
Basic Computer Literacy
3
0
3

MTH 120³
Introduction to Mathematics
3
0
3
___ ___¹
Approved Social Science Elective
3
0
3
TOTAL
18
0
18
Total Minimum Credits for Certificate in Fire Science
35

¹ A list of approved electives is available from the school or program office.

² ENG 112 is recommended for students planning to attend a four-year institution.

³Students planning to attend a four-year institution are recommended to take MTH 151, 170, or 163 in place of MTH 120.

02.15.06

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