FS13 Fire Science Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 5 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 62

Program Description

The Fire Science Associate of Applied Science degree 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. Completion of the program of study leads to an AAS degree in Fire Science.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

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

First Term

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

FRSC 1100Introduction to the Fire Service

3

FRSC 1110Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership

3

ENGL 1101: Required

Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

OR

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

Total Credit Hours:3

MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered a t this institution.

Second Term

FRSC 1115Fire Behavior and Combustion

3

OR

FRSC 1121Firefighting Strategy and Tactics

3

 

FRSC 1132Fire Service Instructor

4

Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

OR

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

OR

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

OR

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

OR

THEA 1101Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours:3

General Core elective: (Required)

Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Degree Courses in this catalog)

Total Credit Hours:3

Third Term

FRSC 1141Hazardous Materials Operations

4

FRSC 1151Fire Prevention & Inspection

4

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500Student Success

3

OR

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Social/Behavioral Science—Choose one: (Required)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

OR

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

OR

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

OR

POLS 1101American Government

3

OR

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Fourth Term

FRSC 1161Fire Service Safety and Loss Control

3

FRSC 2100Fire Administration Management

3

FRSC 2110Fire Service Hydraulics

3

FRSC 2120Fire Protection Systems

3

Fifth Term

FRSC 2130Fire Service Building Construction

3

FRSC 2141Incident Command

4

FRSC 2170Fire and Arson Investigation

4

 

Note: All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.