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Associate of Science in Fire Science 

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The Associate of Science in Fire Science provides students with the foundation for beginning practice in the Fire Science profession, as well as a springboard to additional study at the baccalaureate level.

Program Objectives:

In addition to the institutional and general education level learning objectives, the Associate of Science in Fire Science also seeks the following specific learning outcomes of its graduates. Graduates in this degree program will be able to:

  • Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times.
  • Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies.
  • Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization.
Degree Program Requirements
Required Course - 3 semester hours
General Education Requirements (38 semester hours)
English Composition - 6 semester hours

Social Sciences - 6 semester hours

Science - 8 semester hours including the required 1 hour labs

Mathematics - 3 semester hours

History - 6 semester hours

Humanities - 3 semester hours

Literature - 3 semester hours

All literature courses require successful completion of EN101 - Proficiency in Writing or EN102 - Effectiveness in Writing


Political Science - 3 semester hours
Core Requirements (18 semester hours)
Elective Requirements (3 semester hours)

Students must complete 3 semester hours comprised of lower (100-200) level courses not taken to fulfill the requirements listed above. Additional general education courses may be taken to fulfill elective requirements.




Total Hours = 62

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