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Fire Science Technology, C.T.S.


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CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The objective of the Fire Science Technology Certificate program 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. 

The College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree program in Fire Science Technology.   Learn more about this program.  

Student Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Explain fire preventative 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)

APPROVED ELECTIVES


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

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK, or TECH 104

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 by following this link: Transfer List 

Suggested Sequence


Approved Elective


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

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK, or TECH-104

Total: 12 credit hours


Approved Elective


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

ACCT, BUSG, CADD, CMIN, CMST, EMTE, ENGL, FPTC, HESC, MANG, MARK, or TECH 104

Total: 12 credit hours


Third Semester (Summer Session)


Total: 6 credit hours


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 30


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