Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Fire Science provides instruction in fire prevention methods, fire detection systems, fire codes, fire investigation rescue, safety and salvage procedures, hazardous materials, pump operations, fire behavior, plans reading and extinguishment. This program assists in qualifying firefighters for management positions with the Fire Service.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:
To provide students with an understanding of crisis management, fire suppression and extinguishment methods.
To prepare students to conduct a proper fire scene investigation.
To prepare students for employment with the Fire Service, including management positions.
To develop students’ abilities to perform community service for protection of life and property.
Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Fire Science, students must earn 60.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:
Lower Division Courses
Fire Science Major Courses (60.0 credit hours total)
Fire Prevention Practices
3.0 credit hours
Codes and Standards
3.0 credit hours
Private Fire Protection Systems I
3.0 credit hours
Fire Service: Course Delivery
3.0 credit hours
Firefighting Tactics and Strategy I
3.0 credit hours
Building Construction for the Fire Service
3.0 credit hours
Blueprint Reading and Plans Review
3.0 credit hours
Fire Investigation: Cause and Origin
3.0 credit hours
Company Officer
3.0 credit hours
Fire Service Course Design
3.0 credit hours
Principles of Emergency Services
3.0 credit hours
Firefighting Tactics and Strategy II
3.0 credit hours
Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours)
AMH1010 - American History Pre 1876
3.0 credit hours
AMH1020 - American History Since 1876
3.0 credit hours
POS1041 - Political Science
3.0 credit hours
PSY1012 - Introduction to Psychology
3.0 credit hours
SYG1000 - Sociology
3.0 credit hours
Communications (3.0 credit hours)
SPC1010 - Speech Communications
3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
CGS1000C - Introduction to Computers
3.0 credit hours
English (3.0 credit hours)
ENC1101 - English Composition I
3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
AM1000 - American Literature
3.0 credit hours
ENL1000 - English Literature
3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
MAT1033 - Intermediate Algebra
3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (6.0 credit hours)
BSC1010 - General Biology
3.0 credit hours
BSC1011 - Advanced Biology
3.0 credit hours
BSC1030 - Environmental Science
3.0 credit hours
Credit hours in parentheses indicate the required number of credit hours in each discipline.
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