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Fire Protection Technology, AAS

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FIRP.D001.UG
Associate of Applied Science
Offered at Northwest Campus

Human & Public Service Pathway
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Program Requirements

First Year

Fall Term

Choose one from the following:
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing + or
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications +
FIRT 1301 - Fundamentals of Fire Protection
ENGL 1301 - Composition I +
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) +
Choose one from the following:
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology + or
Any Psychology course

Spring Term

FIRT 1338 - Fire Protection Systems
FIRT 1307 - Fire Prevention Codes and Inspections
FIRT 1329 - Building Codes and Construction
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry I (Lecture + Lab, Allied Health Emphasis) +
Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective Semester Hours: 3 **
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness +

Second Year

Fall Term

FIRT 1433 - Fire Chemistry I
FIRT 1311 - Fire Service Hydraulics
FIRT 1309 - Fire Administration I
Fire Technology Electives Semester Hours: 6 *

Spring Term

FIRT 1349 - Fire Administration II
FIRT 1315 - Hazardous Materials I
Choose one from the following:
FIRT 2388 - Internship Emergency Management (Capstone) or
FIRT 2331 - Firefighting Strategies and Tactics II
Fire Technology Electives Semester Hours: 3 *

Total Degree Hours: 60

* Suggested electives include: FIRS 1301 , FIRS 1313 , FIRS 1319 , FIRS 1323 , FIRS 1329 , FIRT 1371 , or FIRT 2309 .

** Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture must be chosen from the corresponding section of the Core Curriculum .

NOTE: Mathematical competency is required for completion by TSI liable students.