Program: Fire Protection Technology
Degree Plan: Fire Science Certificate
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY - FIRE SCIENCE
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
El Centro only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.FIRE.SCIENCE
The Fire Science Certificate prepares the student to function with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance into supervisory and/or management level positions. The program is designed for students employed or those who desire employment in the fire service. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Fire Protection Technology.
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| FIRT 1319 |
Firefighter Health and Safety |
3 |
| FIRT 2309 |
Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I |
3 |
| FIRT 2380 |
Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician |
3 |
| PHIL 2306 |
Ethics |
3 |
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12 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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39-41 |
+MATH Course - students must select a Mathematics course from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
++++COSC Course - any 3-4 credit hour COSC course.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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