Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - FST)
The Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for a career in the fire service. Coursework covers safety, fitness, wildland firefighting, fire rescue and hazmat operations, ladder and hose procedures, fire service apparatus, and emergency medical and support services. Students acquire field experience in fire science technology. Emphasis is on applied learning.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 18-19 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-4 credits
| MAT 132 | Applied Mathematics* | 3 |
| or higher (3-4 credits) | |
Liberal Arts 6 credits
Technology Literacy 3 credits
| CIS 116 | Computer Essentials* | 3 |
| OR | |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Information Systems** | 3 |
CORE CURRICULUM 37-39 CREDITS
| EMT 174 | Emergency Medical Technician* | 8 |
| FST 101 | Firefighter Safety and Entry-Level Operations* | 6 |
| FST 102 | Firefighter Rescue Operations* | 4 |
| FST 103 | Firefighter Procedures* | 4 |
| FST 104 | Fire Support Services* | 4 |
| FST 113 | Firefighter Fitness I | 3 |
| FST 114 | Firefighter Fitness II | 3 |
| FST 115 | Fire Service Apparatus Driver/Operator* | 3 |
| FST 224 | Field Experience in Fire Science Technology | 2-4 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS