Fire Science Technology (FST2) Diploma
(Not Accepting New Students into Program)
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Program Description:
The Fire Science Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills.
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Entrance Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply.
- Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math.
- Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
- Must be NPQ-I certified or certified at the Fire Fighter I level.
- Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
- Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen may be required by some agencies before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.
Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)
Occupational Curriculum (47 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 55 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation