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Fire Science Technology (427) |
Associate of Applied Science: Fire Science Technology |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Science Technology prepares individuals for work as fire administrators, arson investigators, fire training coordinators, safety directors, state training coordinators, municipal department administrators, fire insurance appraisers, and fire equipment salespersons. The programs are aimed at firefighters who seek advancement and wish to broaden their knowledge of the field.
Students are advised to consult with the program coordinator prior to entering the program. |
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ENG 111 |
College Composition I
| 3 | Qualifying Placement Test score, ENF 1, ENF 2 or equivalent | None |
FST 100 |
Principles of Emergency Services
| 3 | None | None |
FST 110 |
Fire Behavior and Combustion
| 3 | None | None |
SDV 100 |
College Success Skills (or SDV 101 or SDV 108)
| 1 | None | None |
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Mathematics Elective 2
| 3 | | |
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Science with Lab Elective 1
| 4 | | |
Semester Total: 17 |
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FST 112 | Hazardous Materials Chemistry
| 3 | None | None |
FST 115 | Fire Prevention
| 3 | None | None |
FST 120 | Occupational Safety and Health for the Fire Service
| 3 | None | None |
___________ | Approved FST Elective
| 3 | | |
___________ | Approved FST Elective
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Semester Total: 15 |
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FST 121 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
| 3 | None | None |
FST 205 | Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply
| 3 | MTH elective | None |
FST 210 | Legal Aspects of Fire Service
| 3 | None | None |
FST 220 | Building Construction for Fire Protection
| 3 | None | None |
FST 230 | Fire Investigation
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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FST 215 | Fire Protection Systems
| 3 | None | None |
FST 235 | Strategy and Tactics
| 3 | None | None |
FST 240 | Fire Administration
| 3 | None | None |
___________ | Health/Physical Education Elective 3
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___________ | Humanities Elective 1
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___________ | Social Science Elective 1
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Semester Total: 17 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 64
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
2Any 100 level math or higher. |
3Students may select any of the following courses to meet this requirement: DIT 121, 125; HLT 100, 105, 106, 110, 116, 121, 130, 138, 141, 150, 160, 200, 204, 215; PED (any activity course).
NOTES:
- It is recommended that at the time of graduation all students have a current Emergency Medical Technician's Certificate.
- It is highly recommended that all students meet with or talk to the program coordinator before beginning the program.
- TCC has an articulation agreement with ODU. Recent changes to the curriculum have made it easier for students to transfer from TCC to this or any other four-year program.
- For additional information regarding the Fire Science Technology program, see http://faculty.tcc.edu/RDienst/. |
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