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)

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

Required grade of ”C” or higher.

REQUIRED RELATED COURSES

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