Fire Science, A.A.S.

Location(s): Dickinson Campus

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Overview

The Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science is a major within the School of Professional Studies. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Requirements

Students may be required to complete UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar (1 semester credit). This is a university requirement for all incoming freshman (including transfer students) with less than 24 semester credits earned who have not completed an equivalent course at another institution.

General Education

CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 115L - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Fire Science Courses

BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
FIRE 100 - Hazardous Materials Operations Credits: 3
FIRE 101 - Fire Fighter I Credits: 3
FIRE 101L - Fire Fighter I Lab Credits: 2
FIRE 102 - Fire Fighter II Credits: 3
FIRE 102L - Fire Fighter II Lab Credits: 1
FIRE 103 - Principles Emergency Services Credits: 3
FIRE 104 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Credits: 3
FIRE 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
FIRE 106 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
FIRE 107 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FIRE 108 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
FIRE 109 - Introduction to Fire Prevention Credits: 3
FIRE 200 - Vehicle Extrication Credits: 3
FIRE 200L - Vehicle Extrication Lab Credits: 1
FIRE 297 - Fire Science Externship Credits: 5-6
Five Credits Required

Total: 62

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 115 - Introductory Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 115L - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
ENGL 110 - College Composition I Credits: 3
FIRE 100 - Hazardous Materials Operations Credits: 3
FIRE 101 - Fire Fighter I Credits: 3
FIRE 101L - Fire Fighter I Lab Credits: 2
PSYC 111 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
UNIV 100 - Freshman Seminar Credits: 1

Subtotal: 19

Second Semester

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
FIRE 103 - Principles Emergency Services Credits: 3
FIRE 104 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival Credits: 3
FIRE 199 - Fire Fighter I B Lecture Credits: 2
FIRE 199 - Fire Fighter I B Lab Credits: 1
MATH 103 - College Algebra Credits: 3

Subtotal: 16

Third Semester

FIRE 102 - Fire Fighter II Credits: 3
FIRE 102L - Fire Fighter II Lab Credits: 1
FIRE 105 - Fire Behavior and Combustion Credits: 3
FIRE 106 - Building Construction for Fire Protection Credits: 3
FIRE 107 - Fire Protection Systems Credits: 3
FIRE 200 - Vehicle Extrication Credits: 3
FIRE 200L - Vehicle Extrication Lab Credits: 1

Subtotal: 17

Fourth Semester

BOTE 210 - Business Communication Credits: 3
FIRE 108 - Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply Credits: 3
FIRE 109 - Introduction to Fire Prevention Credits: 3
FIRE 297 - Fire Science Externship Credits: 5-6

Subtotal: 14-15

Student Learning Outcomes

Analyze and apply measures to resolve problems in areas of fire suppression and fire prevention.
Recognize the importance of ethics, professionalism and diversity within the fire service.
Communicate effectively in both oral presentations and written fire service reports.
Demonstrate technical, cognitive, and psycho-motor skills necessary to achieve and maintain employment in the fire service.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fire service.