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Fire Science Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0180
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General Education Requirements: |
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Area A — |
Communications |
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EGL 101 |
3 |
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One course from: EGL 102, EGL 111, EGL 212, SPE 103 |
3 |
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Area B — |
Mathematics |
0-3 |
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One course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) (MAT 114 recommended) |
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Area C — |
Science |
3 |
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One course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) |
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Area D — |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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One course from a social or behavioral science discipline |
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Area E — |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
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One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline |
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Area F — |
Contemporary Global Studies* |
0-3 |
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One course that satisfies Contemporary Global Studies requirement |
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Other General Education Credits |
0-3 |
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Additional credits from Areas B, C, D, E or F if needed to meet 18-credit-hour minimum |
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Total General Education Requirements: |
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Major Requirements: |
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CHM 101 Introductory Chemistry or |
3-4 |
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FIR 130 Chemistry of Hazardous Materials |
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FIR 101 Introduction to Fire Science or |
3 |
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FIR 111 Introduction to Public Safety Careers II or |
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LAE 111 Introduction to Public Safety Careers II |
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FIR 121 Fire Fighting Tactics I** |
3 |
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FIR 131 Hazardous Materials - First Responder |
3 |
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FIR 201 Fire Prevention Principles I** |
3 |
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FIR 205 Building Construction |
3 |
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FIR 209 Fire Hydraulics |
3 |
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FIR 211 Fire Prevention Principles II |
3 |
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FIR 217 Fire Department Administration I** |
3 |
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60 |
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*Students may take a Contemporary Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
**Courses certified by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
***A maximum of 6 credit hours may be applied from the following electives: FIR 102, FIR 103, FIR 220, FIR 221, FIR 222, FIR 223, FIR 224, and FIR 290.
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