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Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology

General Education Core Requirements:

COM 115 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
ENG 110 Writing I 3
MTH 103 or higher Intermediate Algebra(except MTH 197 or 297) 3
PED 100 Fitness for Living 2
PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship 3
PSY 121 Introduction to Psychology 3
IDS 110 The University in the Global Community 1
General Core Hours:   18

Fire Science Core Requirements:

CIS 101 Computers for Learning 3
FST 102 Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations 3
FST 103 Medical First Responder 3
FST 104 Basic Fire Fighter Skills 3
FST 106 Fire Fighter I and II 6
FST 201 Fire Hydraulics and Systems 1
FST 203 Fire Cause Determination 3
FST 205 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Preparation 1
FST 206 Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision Making 1
FST 207 Strategy and Tactics for initial Company Operations 1
FST 208 Administration and Organization 3
FST 210 Fire Service Instructor I 3
FST 212 Leadership Strategies for Personal Success 1
FST 213 Leadership Strategies for Company Success 1
FST 214 Leadership Strategies for Supervisory Success 1
Fire Science Core Hours:   34

Fire Science Electives:

Fire Science elective courses may be selected from the following courses. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be selected.
FST 250 Farm Machinery Rescue Technician 1
FST 251 School Bus Rescue Technician 1
FST 252 Auto Rescue Technician 1
FST 255 Pumping Apparatus Operator/Driver 3
FST 260 Fire Officer I 2
FST 262 Incident Safety Officer 1
FST 265 National Incident management Systems 1
FST 266 Advanced Incident Management Systems 1
FST 270 Fire Service Instructor II 2
FST 272 Shaping the Future 1
FST 275 Introduction to Volunteer Service Management 1
Total Credit Hours:   64