Fire Science Technology Diploma Program
FST2 - 201003
Program Description
The Fire Science Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Grade Requirement
Students must complete ALL OCCUPATIONAL courses (COMP, FRSC) with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.
Program Length and Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Online
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 8 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 47 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55
Graduation Plan
Semester One
Choose One:
| FRSC 1121 | Firefighting Strategy/Tactics | 3 |
| Or | |
| FRSC 1115 | Fire Behavior & Combustion | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Two
ENGL 1010 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Three
MATH 1012 - Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor
Semester Four
Choose One:
Semester Five
| FRSC 1151 | Fire Prevention/Inspection | 4 |
| FRSC 1161 | Fire Serv Safety/Loss Control | 3 |
| FRSC 1141 | Hazardous Materials Operator | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Six
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 55
*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.