FS13 Fire Science Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Offered at the Griffin Campus and Online

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 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3
FRSC 1100	Introduction to the Fire Service	3
FRSC 1110	Fire Administration - Supervision and Leadership	3

ENGL 1101: Required

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

MATH 1111	College Algebra	3
	OR
MATH 1100	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3
	OR
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
	OR
MATH 1103	Quantitative 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 1115	Fire Behavior and Combustion	3
	OR
FRSC 1121	Firefighting Strategy and Tactics	3

FRSC 1132	Fire Service Instructor	4

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

HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
	OR
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3
	OR
ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
	OR
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
	OR
THEA 1101	Theatre 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:

Third Term

FRSC 1141	Hazardous Materials Operations	4
FRSC 1151	Fire Prevention & Inspection	4

Choose One: (Required)

COLL 1500	Student Success	3
	OR
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Social/Behavioral Science—Choose one: (Required)

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
	OR
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
	OR
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	OR
POLS 1101	American Government	3
	OR
HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3
Total Credit Hours:		3

Fourth Term

FRSC 1161	Fire Service Safety and Loss Control	3
FRSC 2100	Fire Administration Management	3
FRSC 2110	Fire Service Hydraulics	3
FRSC 2120	Fire Protection Systems	3

Fifth Term

FRSC 2130	Fire Service Building Construction	3
FRSC 2141	Incident Command	4
FRSC 2170	Fire and Arson Investigation	4

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