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Fire Technology A.A. Degree

Full Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FT 300
Fire Protection Organization
3
Req
FT 301
Fire Prevention Technology
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC
GE
MATH 300
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
IIb
MC
GE
HCD 310
College Success
3
IIIb

Semester 2

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FT 305
Firefighter Safety and Survival
3
Elec
FT 320
Hazardous Materials
3
RE
FT 130
Fire Company Organization and Management
3
GE
MUFHL 308
Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll
3
I
GE
NATR 303 / ENERGY 303
Energy and Sustainability
3
IV

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FT 302
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
3
Req
FT 304
Fire Behavior and Combustion
3
RE
FT 110
Fire Apparatus
3
GE
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
Va
GE
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
VI

Semester 4

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
FT 303
Building Construction for Fire Protection
3
RE
FT 180
Rescue Practices
3
RE
FT 170
Fire Investigation
3
Elec
HEED 300
Health Science
3
GE
PSYC 305
Psychology Applied to Modern Life
3
Vb
GE
any PE activity course
1
IIIa

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Career path

Career Options:

The fire service is one of the most dynamic employers in the country. This degree provides the skills and knowledge needed to apply for fire service positions. Job titles include:

  • fireman
  • fire fighter
  • apparatus operator
  • fire equipment operator
  • fire engineer
  • fire captain
  • fire chief

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.

Scheduling Notes:

  • All of the FT courses in this degree are offered at the McClellan Center.
  • The other FT courses may be offered online or in person, depending on the semester.
  • FT 110 is offered in the fall.
  • FT 130 and 170 are offered in the spring.
  • FT 320 is offered occasionally. See the course schedule for course availability.

Other Notes:

  • The courses in this degree serve as an in-service program as well as a pre-employment program for students seeking employment or advancement in the profession of urban fire fighting and fire suppression.

Published April 13, 2024

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