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Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.


DEGREE: ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
DIVISION: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fire Science Technology prepares current fire service professionals for promotion and provides an overview of the necessary information for the various challenges of emergency response: from proper fire ground tactics, to fire investigation, to hazardous materials incidents. An Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science Technology also provides civilians with a complete overview of the fire service career opportunities in the fire service industry and in fire investigations.

The College offers a Certificate of Technical Studies program in Fire Science Technology.   Learn more about this program.  

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science program, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain fire preventive practices and describe the skills necessary to effectively carryout the duties of an entry-level firefighter (SLO #1)
  • Identify financial processes associated with fire service (SLO #2)
  • Identify and explain fire service organization and management (SLO #3)
  • Discuss the methods used for an effective emergency management program (SLO #4)
  • Identify professional and ethical practices. including a respect for diversity, and demonstrate skills in leadership and team-building (SLO #5)

 

APPROVED ELECTIVES


  • Choose an additional nine hours from courses with the following prefixes:

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


To facilitate transfer to certain colleges, substitute a higher-level Algebra and Trigonometry. See General Education Requirements  for approved Humanities, Natural Science and Social Science courses.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 63


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 by following this link: Transfer List 

Suggested Sequence


Total: 15 credit hours


Total: 15 credit hours


Third Semester (Summer Session)


Total: 6 credit hours


Fourth Semester


Approved Elective


  • Choose three (3) credit hours from courses with the following prefixes:

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK

Total: 12 credit hours


Fifth Semester


Approved Elective


  • Select six (6) credit hours from courses with the following prefixes:

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK

Total: 15 credit hours


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 63