Course Description: Preparation of fire science students for the physical requirements needed to pass fitness tests and the demands of a career in the fire service.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Knowledge and skills first-responding firefighters and EMS personnel need to safely respond to routine and non-routine emergencies that may involve hazardous materials. This includes knowledge and skills to understand what hazardous materials are and the risk associated with them in an incident; recognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency; understand the role of the emergency responder at the operations level and understand the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Current Emergency Response Guidebook.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Online Start August 17, 2026 Face to Face Class September 19-October 2, 2026Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Online Start September 7, 2026 Face to Face Class October 17-30, 2026Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Online Start September 28, 2026 Face to Face Class November 7-20, 2026Credit Hours: 3.00
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: WICHITA SOUTH AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY!Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: CAMPUS/HAYSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY!Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: MAIZE AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY!Meeting Times:
Days: MTRF
Times: 11:53 AM - 2:40 PM
Campus: Maize
Building: Maize High School
Room: MZHS01
Days: W
Times: 11:27 AM - 2:05 PM
Campus: Maize
Building: Maize High School
Room: MZHS01
Credit Hours: 3.00
Section Notes: Lyons HS students ONLY.Meeting Times:
Days: MTWR
Times: 1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Campus: Lyons
Building: Lyons High School
Room: LYHS01
Days: F
Times: 1:45 PM - 3:10 PM
Campus: Lyons
Building: Lyons High School
Room: LYHS01
Course Description: Rapid entry team training involves training in personal protective equipment, and any specialized rescue equipment needed to rescue emergency responders that are in jeopardy. In addition, this course emphasizes techniques involved in self-rescue.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: Includes station life and operations related to specialized technical rescue situations, CISM, Incident Command, NFPA Standards, rules/regulations and medical treatment and assessment in technical rescue situations. Special safety concerns, and techniques applied in rescue operations, ropes, webbing, know craft, and equipment.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 1.00
Course Description: In accordance with FESHE, this course introduces the student 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.
Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.00
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
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
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
Section Notes: NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY! Class will meet on Gold Days. Class uses OER materials.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