Fire Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Fire Science Technology AAS Degree (for new students)	Fire Service Management AAS Degree (for experienced firefighters)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration (online degree articulated with Regis University)

Completion of this curriculum prepares you for:

Entry into a career in fire suppression, prevention, or related fields.

Promotion within a fire department or within the fire service.

Transfer to a four-year college in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.

Fire Science Technology AAS Degree

This program of study is designed for students new to or preparing for the fire service. Students must earn a C or better in all fire science and general education courses to graduate.

Required Major Courses		Credits
FST 100	Firefighter I Academy	9
FST 102	Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression	3
FST 103	Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety	3
FST 104	Fire Protection Systems	3
FST 105	Building Plans and Construction	3
FST 106	Fire Inspection Practices (Fire Inspector I)	3
FST 107	Hazardous Materials Awareness Operations	3
FST 110	Job Placement and Assessment	3
FST 151 or FST 152	Driver Operator or Wildland Firefighting	3
FST 201	Instructional Methodology	3
FST 202	Firefighting Strategy and Tactics	3
FST 204	Fire Codes and Ordinances	3
FST 205	Fire Cause Determination	3
FST 206	Fire Company Supervision and Leadership	3
Total Required Major Credits		48
General Education Requirements
Communications: ENG 121 or above; COM 115 or COM 125		3
Mathematics: MAT 106 and above		3
Credit from any two of the following three areas: Arts and Humanities: ART, FRE, GER, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI. SPE, SPA, THE Science: AST, BIO, CHE, GEY, PHY Social Science: ANT, ECO, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC		6
Electives from any of the above subjects (See page 34 in the 2008-2009 catalog)		3
Total Required General Education Credits		15
Faculty advisor-approved electives		9
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE		72
* Special operations class - offered weekends. Required** if you are not currently employed in the Fire Service or related field.

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Fire Service Management AAS Degree

This degree is for students experienced as firefighters preparing for career advancement. Students must earn a C or better in all fire science and general education courses to graduate.

Emphasis is placed on the latest methodologies of fire prevention, incident management, and leadership principles within the fire service. Upper level course work includes the study of fire scene strategy and tactics, the national incident management system, legal and administration issues in the fire service, and fire service leadership. The majority of this degree program is available online.

The Fire Service Management degree program credits may be transferred to Regis University, or other colleges, towards a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration or applied science.

Required Major Courses		Credits
FST 201	Instructional Methdology	3
FST 202	Firefighting Strategy and Tactics I	3
FST 204	Fire Codes and Ordinances	3
FST 205	Fire Cause Determination	3
FST 206	Fire Company Supervision and Leadership	3
FST 207	Strategy and Tactics II	3
FST 251	Fire Service and the Law	3
FST 253	Fire Ground Organization and Command (ICS)	3
FST 255	Fire Service Management (Fire officer II)	3
FST 257	Fire Department Administration	3
FST 275	Special Topics - Fire Analysis Thesis	3
Total Required Major Courses		33
General Education Requirements (See page 34 in the 2008-2009 catalog)		15
Faculty advisor-approved electives		12
TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE		60
* Special operations class - offered weekends. Required** if you are not currently employed in the Fire Service or related field.

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Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science Degrees

Fire Science Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degrees