Cochise College Catalog | Areas of Study | Fire Science Technology | Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - FST)

Fire Science Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - FST)

The Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science degree prepares students for a career in the fire service. Coursework covers safety, fitness, wildland firefighting, fire rescue and hazmat operations, ladder and hose procedures, fire service apparatus, and emergency medical and support services. Students acquire field experience in fire science technology. Emphasis is on applied learning.


GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS			18-19 CREDITS
Composition	ENG 101 ( ENG 1101)			3
English Composition	ENG 102 ( ENG 1102)			3
Mathematics	MAT 123 or higher			3-4
Liberal arts				6
Technology literacy	CIS 116 or CIS 120 ( CIS 1120)			3
CORE CURRICULUM			37-39 CREDITS
Emergency Medical Technician		EMT 174		8
Firefighter Safety and Entry-Level Operations		FST 101		6
Fire Rescue Operation		FST 102		4
Firefighter Ground Ladders and Hose Procedures		FST 103		4
Fire Support Services		FST 104		4
Firefighter Fitness I		FST 113		3
Firefighter Fitness II		FST 114		3
Fire Service Apparatus Driver/Operator		FST 115		3
Field Experience in Fire Science Technology		FST 224		2-4
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS			64 CREDITS

Cochise College | Alphabetical Index | Site Map

Contents

Catalog Links