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State Board Approval Date: |
April 5, 2007 |
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Implementation Date: |
Spring 07 |
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Last Updated: |
11/18/2008 |
Fire Science, Degree
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SPECIFIC
PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard
Number: FSN3-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide
admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science, Degree program.
Admission
refers to regular admission into a Degree program.
Statewide
program admission requirements consider state and national occupational
licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution
develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and
procedures.
Admission
requirements are related to the functions of the Fire Science, Degree
profession.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Fire Science,
Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The
requirements for admission to the Fire Science, Degree program are:
a.
attainment
of 18 years of age;
b.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements
c.
achievement
of program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or
acceptable SAT/ACT scores)
Admission
of transfer students to the Fire Science program is contingent upon their
meeting the following requirements:
a. regular
admission and good standing at a regionally accredited, diploma or degree
granting institution; and
b. proper
completion of application and related procedures
Standard
Number: FSN3-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide
provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Fire Science, Degree
program.
Provisional
admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular
admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally
admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or
certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The
institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and
procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional
admission to the Fire Science, Degree program is afforded those students who do
not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for
provisional admission to the Fire Science, Degree program are:
a. attainment of 18 years of age;
b.
documentation
of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency
Certificate requirements
c.
achievement
of program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or
acceptable SAT/ACT scores)
All
Fire Science, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis
meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally
admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not
meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in
developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and
Adult Education.
Standard Number: FSN3-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A
Major Code of FSN3 and a CIP Code of 43.0203 are applied to the Fire Science,
Degree program.
Assignment
of a statewide Major Code FSN3 and CIP Code 43.0203 to the Degree program is
the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s)
established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of
Technical and Adult Education.
Each
authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP
Code.
Each
degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with
all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate
programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major
Code for each option.
Standard Number: FSN3-03-03 (Program
Consistency and Sequence)
The
Fire Science, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent
with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric
identification codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress
through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs
are assigned an identical Major Code FSN3 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an
alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The
Fire Science, Degree program is assigned a Major Code of FSN3, and utilizes
essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not
limited to:
Fire
Science, Degree
The
Fire Science Associate of Applied Science terminal 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.
Course Code
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General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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Composition
and Rhetoric [P]
Program admission competency level or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Technical
Writing [P]
ENG 191 with a grade of C or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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|
OR |
||||||
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Fundamentals
of Speech |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
Literature
and Composition [P] ENG
191 with a grade of C or better |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
OR |
||||||
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Introduction
to Humanities [P]
ENG 191 with a grade of C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
Mathematical
Modeling |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
|
|
OR |
||||||
|
College Algebra [P] Program
admission competency level |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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|
OR |
||||||
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Contemporary Math [P] Program admisson level Math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
XXX 19x |
General Core College-level Elective |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
Introductory
Psychology [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
OR |
||||||
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Introduction
to Sociology [P]
Program admission |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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|
Course Code |
Occupational Course Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction
to the Fire Service [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Administration - Supervision and Leadership [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Fighting Strategy and Tactics [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Service Instructor [P]
Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Hazardous
Materials Operations [P]
Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Fire Prevention
and Inspection [P]
Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Service Safety and Loss Control [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Administration - Management [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire Service
Hydraulics [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Fire
Protection Systems [P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
[P]
Program admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Incident
Command [P]
Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Fire/Arson
Investigation [P]
Program admission |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Introduction
to Microcomputers [P]
Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
|
XXX xxx |
Electives |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
(0)+ |
5 |
Program Final Exit
Point
Fire Science, Degree
103 minimum
quarter hours credit required for graduation
The
Fire Science, Degree program must conform to the institutional accreditation
requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
General Information
Fire Science, Degree Program Curriculum Model
The
standard curriculum for Fire Science, Degree program is set up on
the quarter system. A suggested
sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical colleges may implement the Fire Science,
Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally
developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or
corequisites.
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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SCT 100 |
Introduction
to Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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FSC 101 |
Introduction
to the Fire Service |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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FSC 110 |
Fire
Administration Supervision and Leadership |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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MAT 190 |
Mathematical
Modeling |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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OR |
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MAT 191 |
College
Algebra |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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OR |
||||||
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MAT 196 |
Contemporary
Math |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
TOTAL |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
ENG 191 |
Composition
and Rhetoric |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 141 |
Hazardous
Materials Operations |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
FSC 161 |
Fire
Service Safety and Loss Control |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
14 |
2 |
0 |
16 |
15 |
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
FSC 132 |
Fire
Service Instructor |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
FSC 220 |
Fire
Protection Systems |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 230 |
|
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
ENG 193 |
Literature
and Composition |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR |
||||||
|
HUM 191 |
Introduction
to Humanities |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
OR |
||||||
|
XXX 19x |
Other
Humanities College-level elective |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
TOTAL |
19 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FSC 121 |
Fire
Fighting Strategy and Tactics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 151 |
Fire
Prevention and Inspection |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
FSC 201 |
Fire
Administration - Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
PSY 191 |
Introductory
Psychology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR |
||||||
|
SOC 191 |
Introduction
to Sociology |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
TOTAL |
19 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
XXX xxx |
Elective |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
5+ |
5 |
|
FSC 210 |
Fire
Service Hydraulics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
FSC 241 |
Incident
Command |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
ENG 195 |
Technical
Writing |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
OR |
||||||
|
SPC 191 |
Fundamentals
of Speech |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
TOTAL |
14+ |
2+ |
0+ |
21+ |
20 |
Course Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
FSC 270 |
Fire/Arson
Investigation |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
XXX 19X |
General
Core Elective |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
9 |
2 |
0 |
11 |
10 |
1
inch binders
2
inch binders
3
inch binders
Appointment
calendar
Audio
visual equipment
Bookcase
Camera
– instant type
Chalk
Chart
board
Color
printer
Computer
3.5 inch disks
Computer
CD disks
Computer
CD unit
Computer
mouse
Computer
desk
Computer
lamp
Computer
color monitor
Copy
paper
Desk
calendar
Envelopes
Erasable
erasers
Erasable
pens
Fax
machine available for office operation
File
cabinet
File
folders
Labels
Labels
for file
Laptop
computer
Office
chair
Office
chair - extra
Office
Computer, keyboard, monitor, speakers
Office
table
Overhead
projection
Paper
clips
Paper
punch
Paper
shredder
Pencil
sharpener
Pencils
Pens
Phone
Portable
file cabinet
Printer
Printer
paper
Projection
screen
Projection
unit for laptop
Pushpins
Replacement
printer cartridges
Scanner
Scissors
Scotch
tape
Scotch
tape dispenser
Slide
projector
Software
– Microsoft Office Professional
Stapler
Steno
pads
Storage
boxes
Table
and chairs for students
Tack
board
Tape
recorder
Telephone
Telephone
directory
Thesaurus
Transparencies
Video
Cassette tape player/recorder
Wall
calendar
Wall
Clock
Wastebasket
White
board
Worktable
Posted: 05/20/07
Updated 11/18/08