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Fire Science Technology, A.A.


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Campus Offered: Council Bluffs

The Fire Science Technology program of study is designed to enhance the careers of students already employed as firefighters as well as those interested in this as a new career. Students progress systematically through an extended program of study. Courses emphasize state-of-the- art fire fighting techniques, as well as preparing firefighters for administrative duties. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.

Recommended Course Sequence


First Semester


Semester Total: 15.0-16.0 Credits


Second Semester


  • 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Mathematics/Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Social Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Fire Science Electives 6.0 Credit(s) 1, 2

Semester Total: 15.0 Credits


Third Semester


  • Social Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Lab Science Requirement 4.0 Credit(s)
  • Fire Science Electives 6.0 Credit(s) 1, 2

Semester Total: 13.0 Credits


Fourth Semester


  • Social Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Fire Science Electives 6.0 Credit(s) 1, 2

Semester Total: 12.0 Credits


Fifth Semester


  • Humanities Elective 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Fire Science Elective 3.0 Credit(s) 1, 2
  • Distributed Requirement 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 9.0 Credits


Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0


Notes:


One elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement.
1 Required courses for the program

2 Required Courses for the Program:

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