A.A.S. Fire Science Technology [2516]
Program Goal:
To meet the needs of those just starting careers in fire science as well as those currently employed who are interested in expanding their career opportunities. Students desiring to transfer into the University of Florida Fire and Emergency Services Bachelor of Science Degree Program, should contact the University of Florida for required prerequisites.
This is an articulated program between Manatee Technical Institute (MTI), Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) and State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). Students who have completed the fire science courses at MTI, SCTI, or another state fire college approved training facility, and the required general academic courses at SCF, will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree.
Program Entrance Requirements:
To be admitted into the Fire Science Technology Degree Program, a student must have:
1. Achieved a level of mathematics proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into MAT 1003 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF); and
2. Achieved a level of English and reading proficiency which qualifies the student for entry into ENC 1101 or higher, as demonstrated by the standard placement criteria currently in use at SCF.
Program Manager:TBA
941-363-7231 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 67231 Venice
Program Core Courses**
Please consult the Course Description section of the catalog for any prerequisites.
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
| FFP 1000 | Introduction to Fire Science |
3 |
| FFP 1505 | Principles of Fire Prevention |
3
|
| FFP 2510 | Codes and Standards |
3
|
| FFP 1793 | Fire & Life Safety Educator |
3
|
| FFP 2540 | Private Fire Protection Systems I |
3
|
| FFP 2780 | Fire Department Organization and Administration |
3
|
| FFP 1720 | Company Officer |
3
|
| FFP 2740 | Fire Service Instructor Training |
3
|
| FFP 2610 | Fire Investigation: Cause and Origin |
3
|
| FFP 2120 | Building Construction and Fire Codes |
3
|
| FFP 2521 | Construction Documents and Plans Review |
3
|
| FFP 2810 | Fire-fighting Tactics and Strategy I |
3
|
| FFP 2811 | Fire-fighting Tactics and Strategy II |
3
|
| FFP 2111 | Fire Chemistry |
3 |
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Total:
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42
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General Academic Courses**
Students may take these courses at any time during their program of study.
| Course | Description | Semester Hours |
| ENC 1101 | Written Communications I |
3
|
| ENC 2210 | Technical Communication |
3
|
| PHI 2600 | Applied Ethics |
3
|
| CGS 1000 | Computer Information Systems |
3
|
| MAT 1033+ or | Intermediate Algebra OR |
|
| QMB 1001+ | Business Mathematics |
3 |
| Behav. Sci. | Choose from Area III, A.A.S. |
3
|
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Total:
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18
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+ Students may elect to earn an SCF A.S. degree if they complete a Gordon Rule mathematics course in place of the A.A.S. degree program's minimum math requirement.
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A related certificate also is offered. See certificate listing.
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