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Semester By Semester Degree Pathway

Fire Science - CERT C

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 49 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Not all courses are offered each semester.

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Suggested Semester By Semester Degree Pathway


Semester 1 - Fall

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

FS102
Construction Methods and Materials
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS103
Introduction to Professional Firefighting
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS110
Firefighter I
5.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS113
Firefighter II
4.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS150
Hazardous Materials Operations for First Responder
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

EM110
Emergency Medical Technician
10.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


No electives

Total Credit Hours
28.00
Semester 2 - Spring

Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

FS120
Wildland Firefighter Type II
3.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS126
Portable Pumps and Water Use
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS127
Wildland Fire Powersaw Operations
2.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS128
Wildland Firefighter Firing Operations
1.00
Fall Spring
Fall Spring

FS130
Introduction to Fire Ground Strategy and Tactics
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS141
Fire Dynamics
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS175
Intro. to Fire & Emergency Services Administration
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

FS203
Fire Hydraulics
3.00
Fall Spring Summer
Fall Spring Summer

Electives


Total Credit Hours
21.00

Year 1 total:
49.00
Program Total Credit Hours:
49.00

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