FIE3 Fire and Emergency Services Occupation, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Online
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
4 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
69 |
Program Description
The FIE3- Fire & Emergency Services Occupation degree program was designed for individuals currently employed in the public safety areas of fire service and emergency medical services seeking a degree for promotional purposes. Our FIE3 is not an entry level option. Southern Crescent Technical College offers two entry level diploma options that will bridge to degrees.
Prospective students already certified or licensed as Firefighters (explained further) who wish to complete degree requirements may receive experiential credit (prior learning credits) with documentation. Southern Crescent Technical College can only grant prior learning credits for ProBoard (NPQ) National Professional Qualifications and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certificates. For these certifications to be accepted, they must have the proper visible and legible seals and certification numbers.
The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of EXP is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the admissions process.
Student must present copies of both certifications (NPQ/IFSAC FF 1 & FF 2) to the First Responder Program's Department Chair to be granted prior learning credits for the following FIRE courses: Individuals without certifications will have to take the Fire courses to receive credit.
Southern Crescent Technical College may grant up to 54 credit hours of prior learning assessment credits to eligible students upon the submission of ProBoard (NPQ) National Professional Qualifications and International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certificates to the First Responder Program's Department Chair.
Eligible students may receive these prior learning assessment credit hours for certifications in Firefighter I, Firefighter II, AEMT/Paramedicine. The student granted prior learning assessment credit hours must complete 25% of the FIE3 program at Southern Crescent Technical College. The student must be enrolled in the FIE3 program and complete at least one semester in the program prior to the credit hours being awarded.
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Rosanna Dove, M.P.A., Department Chair
Email: Rosanna.Dove@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5713
Program Courses
Area I Language Arts Communications 3 credit hours
Area II Social Behavioral Science 6 credit hours
Area IV Humanities Fine Arts
Area III Natural Sciences Mathematics 3 credit hours
Occupational Courses 54 credit hours
| Fire Science Course Requirements | 28 |
| FRSC 1020 | Basic Firefighter - Emergency Services Fundamentals | 3 |
| FRSC 1030 | Basic Firefighter - MODULE I | 5 |
| FRSC 1040 | Basic Firefighter - MODULE II | 3 |
| FRSC 1050 | Fire and Life Safety EducatorI | 3 |
| FRSC 1060 | Fire Prevention, Preparedness and Maintenance | 3 |
| FRSC 1070 | Introduction to Technical Rescue | 4 |
| FRSC 1080 | Fireground Operations | 3 |
| FRSC 1141 | Hazardous Materials Operations | 4 |
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| 1211 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Lab I | 2 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 54 |