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 - 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 ENGL101 - Proficiency 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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