Associate in Science Degree Program
Fire Science and EMS: Emergency Management Response Option
This option of the Fire Science and EMS degree program will familiarize firefighters with the science of planning for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
| Learning Outcomes |
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Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct research on specific topics related to Emergency Management Response
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze various theories, techniques, and research related to Emergency Management Response
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the various aspects of Emergency Management Response
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology to process information to identify and address problems
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate the ability to address problems while working as part of a team
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| Course of Study¹ |
| First Semester |
LECT |
LAB |
CR |
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Composition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Intro to Fire Technology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Second Semester |
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Literature and Composition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Building Construction |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Fire Prevention and Inspection |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Concepts of Chemistry |
3 |
2 |
4 |
| Third Semester |
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Water Supply and Hydraulics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Codes and Standards |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Introduction to Physics OR |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
General Physics I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
|
Principles of Emergency Mgt. & Homeland Security |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Social Science Elective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| Fourth Semester |
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Municipal Fire Administration |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Sprinklers & Fixed Extinguishing Systems |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Strategy & Tactics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Local Integrated Emg. Mgt. & Homeland Security |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Special Topics in Emg. Mgt. & Homeland Security |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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