Fire Science Technology, A.S.

Location(s): Highlands Campus, Online Selective Courses

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Program Code: 1670

The A.S. degree in Fire Science Technology prepares you for employment as a fire inspector and investigator, fire science technician, fire officer, fire safety inspector, or firefighter. If you have been previously or are currently employed in these occupations, it can provide supplemental training for you. This program meets both the state of Florida and FESHE degree models.

Length: 60 credit hours

Required Courses

Fall Term

Total Credit Hours: 16

Spring Term

Total Credit Hours: 15

Summer Term

Total Credit Hours: 3

Fall Term

Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Term

FFP 2111 - Fire Chemistry
FFP 2610 - Fire Investigation: Origin and Cause
FFP 2770 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Firefighting
Fire Science Elective 2-3 cr. hrs. *

Total Credit Hours: 11-12

Fire Science Electives:

Note:

*	It is your responsibility to meet with the instructional supervisor or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.
^	It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower-level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
#	Computer competency skills and Fundamentals of Speech Communication general education requirements are covered within the Fire Science Technology curriculum for the associate degree.