Fire Science Technology, A.A.S.

(ON HIATUS)

CIP Code: 43.9999
NOVA Code: 4270

Offered through MEC, NOL

Purpose: The overall goal of the program is to prepare individuals for entry or advancement in the fire service or a related field by providing them with knowledge of the fire protection profession and giving them the general education necessary to function and advance in one of these professions.

Credit for Prior Learning: Students in this program may be eligible for credit for prior learning. See an academic advisor or counselor for further information.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Two Years

1st Semester

Total 17 credits

2nd Semester

Total 18 credits

3rd Semester

CST/FST Elective (3 CR.) ⁷
FST 210 - Legal Aspects of Fire Service (3 CR.)
FST 240 - Fire Administration (3 CR.) ⁸
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁹
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (3 CR.) ¹⁰

Total 16 credits

4th Semester

Total 16 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Fire Science Technology: 67 credits

¹ May substitute a higher-level mathematics course. Consult an academic advisor to make the appropriate selection.

² The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116 , 2 cr.; PED 116 , 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116 , 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course. Active duty firefighters can substitute other credits to meet the PED requirement based on the Credit for Prior Learning Manual.

³ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Fire Science students are encouraged to choose from psychology or sociology.

⁴ May substitute ENG 112 , ENG 116 , ENG 125 , ENG 131 , or ENG 205 .

⁵ May substitute FST 120 .

⁶ May also select from CSC, GIS, ITE, ITN, ITD, ITP courses, or HIM 130 .

⁷ May choose from CST 100 , CST 110 , or FST 135 .

⁸ May substitute FST 255 .

⁹ See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives .

¹⁰ Select from BIO 101 , BIO 141 , CHM 101 , CHM 111 , CHM 121 , NAS 101 , NAS 150 , NAS 161 , PHY 101 , PHY 102 , or PHY 201 .