Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science

Associates Degree in Fire Science

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The Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with the General Studies and technical training to succeed as a fire science professional.

Estimated time of completion of this program is 3 years.

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Curriculum

Graduates will successfully complete 60 semester hours outlined below
Semester Hours
General Studies Requirements 21
Required Technical Courses 18
Electives 21
Total 60
Required General Studies 21
Course Number / Description Semester Hours
Humanities / Fine Arts / Communications 6
Select a minimum of 2 courses from this area to include  
SLS 1000 - Student Learning Success  
History / Behavioral and Social Sciences 3
Select 1 course from this area  
Natural Sciences / Mathematics and Computer Science 9
Select 3 courses from this area to include a minimum of
3 credit hours in Mathematics		  
English Composition 3
Select 1 course from this area  

Chief Brunacini Fire-Rescue Leadership retreat

Required Technical Courses (Select 6 courses below) 18
BFS 3251 - Introduction to Fire Protection 3
BFS 3345 - Introduction to Fire Prevention 3
BFS 3430 - Principles of Fire Behavior 3
BFS 3440 - Building Construction for Fire Protection 3
BFS 3460 - Fire Protection Systems 3
BFS 3470 - Fire Protection Hydraulics & Water Supply 3
Electives 21

To meet the required electives, students may complete any of the CSU General Studies, Fire Science, Business, or Occupational Safety and Health undergraduate 2000 and 3000 level courses that are not used to meet other requirements of their program.
 Total 60 Semester Hours