Degree: Certificate in FIRE SCIENCE (FSC7)

Credit Requirements:  36 semester credit hours

 

The Fire Science Certificate is designed for individuals pursuing training or employed in the field of Fire and Rescue. The combination of Fire Science Exemption Credit (FSC)* and general education prepares the graduate for advanced career opportunities and professional development. The general education core is intended to provide students with skills in the following areas: oral and written communication, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and management. Most of the courses are offered via distance learning to accommodate students employed on shift work.

 

*Fire Science Exemption Credit is given for approved National Fire Academy training based on recommendations made by the American Council on Education (ACE) and awarded per the S.C. Technical College System Guidelines. National Fire Academy training can only be obtained by being employed or a volunteer with local fire departments or rescue agencies.

 

FIRST SEMESTER (FALL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENG 155

COMMUNICATIONS I

 

3.0

 

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OR 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENG 101

ENGLISH COMPOSITION I

 

 

 

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CPT 101

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

3.0

 

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PSY 103

HUMAN RELATIONS

 

 

3.0

 

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OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 201

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

 

 

 

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9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENG 160

TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS

3.0

 

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OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENG 102

ENGLISH COMPOSITION II

 

 

 

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PSC 201

AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

 

3.0

 

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MGT 101

INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT

3.0

 

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9.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FSC*

FIRE SCIENCE EXEMPTION CREDIT

18.0

 

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*Fire Science Exemption Credit is given for approved National Fire Academy training based on recommendations made by the American Council on Education (ACE) and awarded per the S.C. Technical College System Guidelines. National Fire Academy training can only be obtained by being employed or a volunteer with local fire departments or rescue agencies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL HOURS 36.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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