Fire Science Technology AAS

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Program Description

The Fire Science Technology is an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree designed to meet the needs of fire protection and safety personnel. The program will prepare you for a career in fire science or a related field. Courses are offered through traditional classroom instruction, online, independent study, and hands on training.

Career Information.

The Fire Science Technology program prepares students for entry level positions in the fire service industry. Students are not required to take EMT courses as a prerequisites to the Fire Science AAS degree.

Total Credits: 66

Fourth (15 credits)

FST 2006 - Fire Co Superv and Leadership Credit(s): 3
FST 2004 - Principles of Code Enforcement Credit(s): 3
FST 2057 - Fire Department Administration Credit(s): 3
Any FST, FSW, or EMS Credit(s): 6¹
^{1 Technical Skills Electives – Student may choose 12 credits any FST, FSW, or EMS courses for Technical Elective courses to complete the AAS degree.}

^{2 Course is offered spring semester only}

^{3 Course is offered fall semester only}

Fire Science Technology AAS

Program Description

Career Information.

Total Credits: 66

First (18 credits)

Second (18 credits)

Third (15 credits)

Fourth (15 credits)