Course Description: Operate within a fire department at a Fire Officer level.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Application of the laws of mathematics and physics to properties of fluid states, force, pressure and flow velocities with emphasis on applying hydraulics to firefighting problems.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1041, preparation to effectively deliver classroom instruction using instructional aids and evaluation instruments, considering student needs, learning styles, and a conducive learning environment.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Specific focus on the role of an Incident Safety Officer as part of being employed as a professional Fire Officer. This involves the operation of the Incident Command System (ICS as a Safety Office) and will cover response to all hazards and types of situations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Course is not an IFSAC certification course.
Course Description: Introduction to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of private organizations, governmental agencies, and the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. This course meets the Fire Officer I requirements listed in NFPA standard 1021, 2014 edition.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Students wishing to obtain IFSAC certification for Fire Officer I must be certified Firefighter II and Fire Instructor I prior to completing this course.
Course Description: Continuation of Fire Officer I, including the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of private organizations and governmental agencies with the fire service. Coursework meets the Fire Officer II requirements listed in the NFPA standard 1021, 2014 edition.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Application of knowledge and skills learned in Fire Officer courses with a specific focus on application of ‘on the job’ leadership skills and the ability to manage firefighter units in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Section Notes: This course supports the Hutchinson Community College Officer Development program and is selective admissions for full-time employed firefighters.
Course Description: World Geography takes students on a tour of the world. Learn the main concepts geographers use to understand physical and human geography, such as maps, population growth, migration, climate, culture, geopolitics, and economic development. Those concepts are then applied to each region of the world in turn. Gain an understanding of how regions are different from each other, as well as how globalization is drawing people closer together.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: World Geography takes students on a tour of the world. Learn the main concepts geographers use to understand physical and human geography, such as maps, population growth, migration, climate, culture, geopolitics, and economic development. Those concepts are then applied to each region of the world in turn. Gain an understanding of how regions are different from each other, as well as how globalization is drawing people closer together.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Even though American government touches every aspect of Americans’ lives, few students understand how American government and politics work or how citizens can engage their own political system. Explore the creation and development of the American political system, the Constitution, civil liberties, and civil rights; the nature of American politics and political participation, including political parties, elections, interest groups, and media; the structure of political institutions, namely Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary; and the development of public policy. Throughout the course, learn about your own political identity, observe how government actually works, and have important civic conversations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:40 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 7:50 AM - 8:38 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: McPherson High School students only.Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 9:42 AM - 10:34 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Days: W
Times: 9:38 AM - 10:27 AM
Campus: McPherson
Building: McPherson High School
Room: MHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler High School students only.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Medicine Lodge HS students ONLY.
Course Description: Even though American government touches every aspect of Americans’ lives, few students understand how American government and politics work or how citizens can engage their own political system. Explore the creation and development of the American political system, the Constitution, civil liberties, and civil rights; the nature of American politics and political participation, including political parties, elections, interest groups, and media; the structure of political institutions, namely Congress, the presidency, and the judiciary; and the development of public policy. Throughout the course, learn about your own political identity, observe how government actually works, and have important civic conversations.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Exploration of the discipline of political science, including the scientific approach to understanding politics, political systems, and governmental processes. Overview of political thought, ideologies, participation, and behavior as well as political science subfields and careers in politics.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Exploration of the discipline of political science, including the scientific approach to understanding politics, political systems, and governmental processes. Overview of political thought, ideologies, participation, and behavior as well as political science subfields and careers in politics.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Why are some countries rich while others are mired in poverty? Why do citizens have a voice in some countries but are silenced in others? Why are some countries deeply divided along ethnic or religious lines while others have a population that identifies with the nation? Comparative politics develops answers to these questions (and many others) by comparing countries around the world. Learn about governing institutions, electoral behavior, ideologies, public policy, political economy, and social movements while honing your critical thinking skills.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Nutrition requirements of a person during the successive stages of development with emphasis on nutrients, their availability in foods and factors affecting utilization.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: ENROLLMENT OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: Economic, political, social and intellectual development of the United States to the end of the Civil War with emphasis on development and decline of slavery, political parties, Indian policy, international relations and individuals responsible for the policies.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only. Textbook Supplied to Student.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only. Textbook Supplied to Student.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Buhler HS students only. Textbook Supplied to Student.
Course Description: Economic, political, social and intellectual development of the United States from the Civil War to the present with emphasis on growth of democracy, free enterprise system, welfare programs, civil rights, needs and contributions of minority groups, foreign policy and national defense.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This hybrid class will meet in person on 9/1,9/15,9/29,10/13,10/27,11/10,11/24,and 12/8. All other assignments will be completed online.Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: This hybrid class will meet in person on 9/1,9/15,9/29,10/13,10/27,11/10,11/24,and 12/8. All other assignments will be completed online.Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Medicine Lodge HS students ONLY. Textbooks supplied to students.
Course Description: An exploration of world civilizations, both Western (Near East, Greece, Rome, Medieval and Renaissance Europe) and non-Western (India, China, Japan, Africa, and the Americas), which will examine important cultural, political, and economic connections throughout the world. Key topics will include the formation of human civilization, the rise and fall of states and empires, and the development and spread of world religions.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Course Description: History of the world from the 17th century to the present.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00