Associate in Applied Science Degree - Fire Science

Overview

The Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze and apply measures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression and fire prevention.
2. Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism and diversity within the fire service.
3. Communicate effectively in both oral presentations and written fire service reports.
4. Demonstrate technical, cognitive, and psycho-motor skills necessary to achieve and maintain employment in the fire service.
5. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service.

Requirements

Students may be required to complete UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar (1 semester credit). This is a university requirement for all incoming freshman (including transfer students) with less than 24 semester credits earned who have not completed an equivalent course at another institution.

General Education

CHEM 115	Introductory Chemistry	3
CHEM 115L	Introductory Chemistry Lab	1
COMM 110	Fundamentals Of Public Speaking	3
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
MATH 103	College Algebra	4
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	3
Digital Literacy	Digital Literacy
Total Credit Hours:		17

Fire Science Courses

BOTE 210	Business Communication	3
FIRE 100	Hazardous Materials Operations	3
FIRE 101	Fire Fighter I	3
FIRE 101L	Fire Fighter I Lab	2
FIRE 102	Fire Fighter II	3
FIRE 102L	Fire Fighter II Lab	1
FIRE 103	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIRE 104	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	3
FIRE 105	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FIRE 106	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3
FIRE 107	Fire Protection Systems	3
FIRE 108	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply	3
FIRE 109	Introduction to Fire Prevention	3
FIRE 200	Vehicle Extrication	3
FIRE 200L	Vehicle Extrication Lab	1
FIRE 297	Fire Science Externship	5-6
	Five Credits Required
Total Credit Hours:		45

Total Credit Hours:

62

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 115	Introductory Chemistry	3
CHEM 115L	Introductory Chemistry Lab	1
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
FIRE 100	Hazardous Materials Operations	3
FIRE 101	Fire Fighter I	3
FIRE 101L	Fire Fighter I Lab	2
PSYC 111	Introduction to Psychology	3
UNIV 100	Freshman Seminar	1
Total Credit Hours:		19

Second Semester

COMM 110	Fundamentals Of Public Speaking	3
FIRE 103	Principles of Emergency Services	3
FIRE 104	Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival	3
FIRE 199	Fire Fighter I B Lecture	2
FIRE 199	Fire Fighter I B Lab	1
MATH 103	College Algebra	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Third Semester

FIRE 102	Fire Fighter II	3
FIRE 102L	Fire Fighter II Lab	1
FIRE 105	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
FIRE 106	Building Construction for Fire Protection	3
FIRE 107	Fire Protection Systems	3
FIRE 200	Vehicle Extrication	3
FIRE 200L	Vehicle Extrication Lab	1
Total Credit Hours:		17

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210	Business Communication	3
FIRE 108	Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply	3
FIRE 109	Introduction to Fire Prevention	3
FIRE 297	Fire Science Externship	5-6
Total Credit Hours:		14-15