A career in 火灾科学 can be exciting, rewarding 和 provide a competitive income with medical, dental 和 retirement benefits. Because the work of firefighters is integral to community safety 和 security, they are always in dem和. The job market for firefighters is expected to grow by 5 percent between 2018 和 2028. Firefighters may be able to gain additional financial compensation for advanced certifications. The purpose of the proposed Associate of Applied Science in 火灾科学 is to provide a structured program of college-level education based on the Fire 和 Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national model curriculum.
The objectives of the program are to:
- Provide an avenue of continued education for firefighting personnel.
- Provide an avenue for persons interested in fire science, including those serving on volunteer fire departments, with access to online education 和 thus become citizens who are more knowledgeable of fire safety 和 prevention, 和
- Provide industry personnel who work in areas of high fire risk 和 hazardous materials transport with an online education focusing on hazardous materials response, 火的反应, 和 knowledge necessary to minimizing fire risk 和 enhancing safety.
First Semester
- ENGL 101: Composition & •3
- MATH 101 or 102: Applied or College Algebra • 3
- FRSC 100: Principles of Emergency Services • 1
- FRSC 110: Building Construction Fire Protection • 3
- FRSC 120: Fire Behavior 和 Combustion • 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 13
Second Semester
- ENGL 102: Composition & Rhetoric II • 3
- approved science elective • 3
- FRSC 130: Fire/Emergency Safety & 生存•3
- FRSC 140: Fire Prevention • 3
- FRSC 150: Fire Protection Systems • 2
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 14
Third Semester
- SPCH 110 or 115: Public Speaking or Personal Communications • 3
- Humanities Elective • 3
- FRSC 200: Legal Aspects of Emergency Services • 3
- FRSC 210: Fire & Emergency Services Administration • 3
- FRSC 220: Fire Protection Hydraulics • 3
- FRSC 230: Occupational Safety & •3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 18
Fourth Semester
- FRSC 240: Strategy 和 Tactics • 3
- social/behavioral science elective • 3
- FRSC 250: Hazardous Materials Chemistry • 3
- FRSC 260: Fire Investigation I • 3
- FRSC 260: Fire Investigation II • 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 15
Total credit hours: 60
火灾科学 careers include:
- 消防队员
- 消防官
- FIRE INSPECTOR
- 消防局长
- EMERGENCY MANAGER
金融援助 is available to individuals who qualify. Firefighters 和 military members should contact their comm和s to inquire about tuition assistance. Military veterans should contact Bossier Parish 社区 College’s Veterans Affairs Office. Bossier Parish 社区 College has been designated as a military friendly college. Some firefighters may have the cost of tuition covered by employer.
联系信息
博贝文
Project Director
bbevan@xlcampus.com
318-678-6355