Fire Science Technology, C.T.S.

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CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
DIVISION: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The objective of the Fire Science Technology Certificate is to enable current Fire Science professionals to obtain credentials needed in their field of work for promotions and other specializations tailored to individual districts in the metropolitan area. Delgado also offers an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Fire Science Technology.

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required Grade of “C” or higher.

FPTC 101 - Organization for Fire Protection 3
FPTC 155 - Building Materials 3
FPTC 211 - Fire Strategies and Tactics 3
FPTC 221 - Hazardous Materials 3
FPTC 240 - Fire Investigation Methods 3
FPTC 250 - Fire Hydraulics 3
FPTC 260 - Public Relations for Fire Department Personnel 3
Approved Electives 9 or 15

APPROVED ELECTIVES

Choose an additional 9 or 15 hours from courses with the following prefixes:

ACCT, BUSG, CMIN, CADD, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK, SFTY, SPCH, or TECH

Electives will be determined by the District Fire Department that employs the student and advisement by the program faculty.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30 OR 36

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found at Delgado Community College’s web site at http://www.dcc.edu/transfer/courselist.pdf