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Dec 11, 2024
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2022 - 2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.
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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)
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REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR
Required grade of ”C” or higher.
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. 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 Third Semester (Summer Session)
Approved Elective
- Choose three (3) credit hours from courses with the following prefixes:
ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK
Approved Elective
- Select six (6) credit hours from courses with the following prefixes:
ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK
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