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Fire Science Technology - FS13 Degree
Program Description: The Fire Science Associate of Applied Science degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to an AAS degree in Fire Science.
Locations Offered:
Online
Requirements:
- Submit a completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable
- Present acceptable ACCUPLACER, ACT, ASSET, COMPASS, PSAT, or SAT scores or GED score of 145 or higher or have one of the following: an associate degree or higher or have a HOPE GPA of 2.6 after the completion of 10th grade. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.
Start Terms:
- This program begins each Fall and Spring semester on the Valdosta campus.
Curriculum
| General Core Courses | 15 |
|---|---|
| Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 Hours) | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Area II - Social/Behavior Science – Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics - Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| MATH 1100 Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1101 Mathematic Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 College Algebra | 3 |
| Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts - Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
| General Education Core Elective - Complete 3 Hours | 3 |
| Occupational Courses | 47 |
|---|---|
| FRSC 1100 Introduction to the Fire Service | 3 |
| FRSC 1110 Fire Administration Supervision and Leadership | 3 |
| FRSC 1121 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics | 3 |
| FRSC 1132 Fire Service Instructor | 4 |
| FRSC 1141 Hazardous Materials Operations | 4 |
| FRSC 1151 Fire Prevention and Inspection | 4 |
| FRSC 1161 Fire Service Safety and Loss Control | 3 |
| FRSC 2100 Fire Administration Management | 3 |
| FRSC 2110 Fire Service Hydraulics | 3 |
| FRSC 2120 Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FRSC 2130 Fire Service Building Construction | 3 |
| FRSC 2141 Incident Command | 4 |
| FRSC 2170 Fire and Arson Investigation | 4 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| COLL 1010 College and Career Success Skills | 3 |
| COMP 2000 Intro. to Technology and Computer Application | 3 |
Faculty & Staff
Paramedic and Fire Science Program Coordinator, Valdosta Campus
Fire Science Technology Instructor, Valdosta Campus
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Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
- Table of Contents
- Statement Page
- Statement of Equal Opportunity
- Accreditation Statement
- Access to Student Records (FERPA)
- President's Message
- General Information
- Admissions
- International Student Admissions Requirements
- Dual Enrollment
- Change of Programs and Dual Majors
- Assessment
- Tuition and Fees
- Financial Assistance Information
- Foundation
- Student Registration and Academic Information
- Academic Procedure
- Prior Learning Credits
- Attendance Policy
- Adding and Withdrawing from Courses
- Grade Reporting and Grading System
- Advisement and Retention Center
- Support Services
- Student Organizations and Activities
- General Policies and Procedures
- Interim Addendum to Student Code of Conduct
- Dress Code
- Student Grievances General Policy
- Unlawful Harassment and Discrimination of Student Policy
- Emergency Procedures
- Community Resources
- Adult Education and GED
- Technical Standards for Allied Health
- Faculty
- Programs of Study
- Divisions
- Courses
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