Associate in Science Degree

Fire Science Program – Emergency Medical Services

No new students may elect the A.S. Fire Science Program – Emergency Medical Services option for the 2019–2020 academic year.

Overview

The Fire Science Program – Emergency Medical Services option is designed to expand the educational development of the Emergency Medical Services. Material covered in this program will expand the skill and education of persons working in the field or in administrative areas of Emergency Medical Services.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Pre-admission Requirement: To enroll in this program, students must be a licensed EMT.

First Semester Credits
BIO105 M 4
FSC150 M 3
EMS203 M 10
Second Semester Credits
ENL101   3
EMS204 M 10
FSC154   3
Third Semester Credits
COM103 (or)
ENL102
 
Human Communication (or)
English Composition II

COM103 Human Communication

This course fosters and improves competence in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication situations. Students demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively through exercises and presentations that reflect practical, real-world situations. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's skill in communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunity to apply that knowledge.

Prerequisite: ENL025 or ESL102 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.


ENL102 English Composition II

A continuation of English Composition I, English Composition II focuses on close reading, critical thinking, independent research, and synthesis of texts so that, across the curriculum, students can develop, defend, and effectively express ideas in academic discourse.

Prerequisite: ENL101

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies either an English Composition/Writing or Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

3
PSY101 (or)
SOC106
 
General Psychology (or)
Principles of Sociology

PSY101 General Psychology

Introduction to the major concepts and principles underlying human behavior and mental processes. Topics include personality theory, development, learning and thought, brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, stress and physical health, abnormal psychology, psychotherapy, and social psychology.

Prerequisite: ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.


SOC106 Principles of Sociology

An introduction to basic social concepts, theoretical perspectives and research methods. Topics include societies, cultures, social organization, social inequalities, social institutions, group behavior and the impact of globalization, population growth, and new technologies upon individuals and societies.

Prerequisite: None

Co-requisite: ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.

3
EMS210 M 4
FSC120   3
Fourth Semester Credits
CHM106 (or)
CHM109
 
Survey of Chemistry (or)
Chemistry for the Health Sciences I

CHM106 Survey of Chemistry

Presents the fundamentals of chemistry that are integral to an understanding of physical and biological processes. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between these processes and contemporary environmental topics. For non-science majors. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: : MAT020 or MAT025, ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment scores

Offered: Fall, Spring

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.


CHM109 Chemistry for the Health Sciences I

An introductory course for students in various health-related programs. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic chemistry. Some organic chemistry is introduced. (3 class hours/2 laboratory hours)

Prerequisite: MAT030 or MAT035, ENL108 or ESL201 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Natural or Physical Science general education requirement.

4
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
   
Fire Science Elective
  • FSC107 Hydraulics for the Fire Service
  • FSC108 Fire Investigation and Evidence
  • FSC109 Fire Department Management and Planning
  • FSC110 Fire Codes & Ordinances
  • FSC115 Technical Rescue
  • FSC120 Intro to Incident Management
  • FSC130 Shipboard Firefighting
  • FSC151 Fire Prevention
  • FSC152 Fire Protection Systems
  • FSC153 Building Construction for the Fire Protection
  • FSC154 Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & Survival
  • FSC155 Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
    General Education Elective 3
EMS220 M 2
Total Credits 61

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

Career Outlook

This program is designed to provide professional training for students interested in careers in the Emergency Medical Services field with opportunities in municipal, state, and federal agencies, industry, insurance companies, hospitals and various medical offices. Applicants for the Fire Science Program – Emergency Medical Services Option must be able to meet the physical demands and satisfy the behavioral capabilities as outlined in the Program’s Technical Standards.

This occupational profile is provided by O*NET.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Science Program–Emergency Medical Services Option, students are able to: