Public Safety, A.A.S. (Public Safety/Fire Protection)

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This course of study is designed primarily for students who have completed the fire department’s or the state of Tennessee Fire School’s training program taught by state certified instructors and who wish to continue their education at Walters State. Students must meet with the division dean of Public Safety prior to enrolling in this program.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Public Safety

Concentration: Fire Protection

General Education Requirements (19 hours)

Communication

Humanities and / or Fine Arts

Approved Humanities General Education elective¹3 credits

Behavior/Social Sciences

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective¹3 credits

Mathematics

Approved Mathematics General Education elecitve¹3 credits

Natural Science

Area of Emphasis Requirements (41 hours)

FIPT² Transfer Fire classes 24 credits

EMTB 1040 - First Responder
CPSC 1100 - Using Information Technology (CC)
Elective³EMTB/FIPT 10 credits

Total Credit Hours 60

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

² Students should contact the division dean.

³ Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. CPSC 1100 satisfies the college’s computer competency requirement.
Developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.