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2011-2012 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 elective1 3 credits

Behavior/Social Sciences

Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective1 3 credits

Mathematics

        Approved Mathematics General Education elecitve1 3 credits

Natural Science

 

Concentrations (41 hours)

 

National Fire Academy (Core Curriculum - 21 Hours)

 

FIPT Elective Courses (National Fire Academy Non-Core Curriculum - 13 Hours)

 

Total Credit Hours 60

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

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