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2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fire Science

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The degree is designed to address the educational needs of Tennesseans who desire to enter or advance their career within the field of fire science. The program offers both flexibility for those with prior experience and training while providing a clear path for those who are new to the field of study. It was designed to incorporate the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) core courses and therefore, meets current, accepted standards of practice within the field of study. Students must meet with a Fire Science advisor prior to enrolling in this program. Students must meet with the division dean of Public Safety prior to enrolling in this program.

Recognition

Walters State Community College’s Fire Science program is Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognized through the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA).

http://www.usfa.fema.gov./training/prodev/feshe_recognition.html

The Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Recognition certificate is an acknowledgment that a collegiate emergency services degree program meets the minimum standards of excellence established by FESHE professional development committees and the National Fire Academy (NFA).

 

Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) provides for a seamless articulation of coursework between institutions and between associate and bachelor’s programs.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Fire Science

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15-16 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

  • (3 hrs.)

  • 1 Behavioral/Social Science Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)1

    1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)1

    2 Fire Science Common Course Library Electives (6 hrs.)

Spring Term (14-15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Fire Science

General Education Requirements (15-16 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

    Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education elective1 3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences

    Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective1 3 credits

Mathematics or Natural Science

    Approved Mathematics General Education elective1 3 credits
        or
​    Approved Natural Science with Lab General Education elective1 4 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (44-45 hours)

Major Field (Core Curriculum - 18 Hours)

Fire Science Common Course Library Electives (26-27 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60

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