The
Fire Protection Technology curriculum is designed to provide
individuals with technical and professional knowledge to make
decisions regarding fire protection for both public and private
sectors. It also provides a sound foundation for continuous
higher learning in fire protection, administration, and
management.
Course work includes classroom and laboratory experiences to
introduce the student to various aspects of fire
protection. Students will learn technical and administrative
skills such as hydraulics, hazardous materials, arson
investigation, fire protection safety, fire suppression
management, law, and codes.
Graduates qualify for employment or advancement in governmental
agencies, industrial firms, insurance
rating organizations, educational organizations, and municipal
fire departments. Employed persons should have opportunities for
skilled and supervisory level positions within their current
organizations.
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Course and Hour Requirements |
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Major Courses |
Credit
Hours |
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General Education Courses |
Credit
Hours |
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FIP 120 |
3 |
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ACA 115 |
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1 |
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FIP 124 |
3 |
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FIP 128 |
3 |
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Communications: |
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FIP 230 |
5 |
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ENG 111 |
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3 |
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FIP 220 |
3 |
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ENG 112 or ENG 114 |
3 |
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FIP 224 |
4 |
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FIP 132 |
3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts: Select one |
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FIP 152 |
3 |
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ART 111 |
3 |
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HUM 170 |
3 |
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FIP 136 |
3 |
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ART 114 |
3 |
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HUM 211 |
3 |
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FIP 276 |
3 |
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ART 115 |
3 |
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MUS 110 |
3 |
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FIP 232 |
3 |
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DRA 111 |
3 |
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PHI 210 |
3 |
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FIP 144 |
3 |
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ENG 231 |
3 |
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PHI 240 |
3 |
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ENG 232 |
3 |
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REL 110 |
3 |
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Choose 12 hours from the
following courses: |
ENG 241 |
3 |
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REL 111 |
3 |
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FIP 252 |
3 |
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ENG 242 |
3 |
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REL 112 |
3 |
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FIP 221 |
3 |
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ENG 261 |
3 |
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REL 211 |
3 |
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FIP 228 |
3 |
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ENG 262 |
3 |
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REL 212 |
3 |
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FIP 256 |
3 |
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ENG 272 |
3 |
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REL 221 |
3 |
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FIP 236 |
3 |
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HUM 120 |
3 |
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SPA 111/181 |
4 |
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FIP 240 |
3 |
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HUM 122 |
3 |
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SPA 112/182 |
4 |
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Total Major Hours: |
51 |
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Social/Behavioral Science: |
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PSY 150 |
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3 |
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Mathematics: Select one |
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MAT 115 |
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3 |
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MAT 161 |
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3 |
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Other Required Hours: |
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CIS 110 |
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3 |
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Total General Education Hours: |
23-25 |
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TOTAL CREDIT
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION |
73 |
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Associate in Applied
Science in Fire Protection Technology (AAS) |
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Suggested Sequence of Courses |
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FIRST YEAR |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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HOURS |
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Class |
Lab |
Clin |
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FIP* |
120 |
Introduction to Fire Protection |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP* |
124 |
Fire Prevention & Public Education |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP* |
220 |
Firefighting Strategies |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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9 |
0 |
9 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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FIP* |
128 |
Detection and Investigation |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP** |
132 |
Building Construction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP* |
230 |
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I |
5 |
0 |
5 |
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11 |
0 |
11 |
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SUMMER TERM |
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FIP** |
136 |
Inspections and Codes |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP** |
144 |
Sprinklers & Auto Alarms |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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FIP** |
152 |
Fire Protection Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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8 |
2 |
9 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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FALL SEMESTER |
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FIP* |
224 |
Instructional Methodology |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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FIP*** |
221 |
Advanced Firefighting Strategies |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP*** |
252 |
Apparatus Specification and Purchase |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
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FIP*** |
228 |
Local Government Finance |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP** |
276 |
Managing Fire Services |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP** |
232 |
Hydraulics and Water Distribution |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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SUMMER TERM |
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FIP*** |
256 |
Municipal Public Relations |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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FIP*** |
236 |
Emergency Management |
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