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Dec 10, 2024
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2008-2009 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Fire Protection Technology (A.A.S.)
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Program Advisor: Ed Nolte, 335-4277 (nolte-el@actx.edu) or contact Debby Carey, 345-5543 (carey-da@actx.edu)
Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - FIRS.AAS
This is a two-year program leading to an associate degree in applied science. The program is designed for students interested in a career in the fire protection field, either as a professional firefighter or as a fire protection technician in industry. The courses will aid the professional firefighter in achieving promotion and advancement within his/her profession. Volunteer firefighter will find the courses beneficial in upgrading their service to the community.
Licensed firefighters may be awarded an equivalent of 24 semester hours credit for completion of an approved Texas Commission on Fire Protection Academy. (See courses with #)
Program Requirements
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General Education Requirements (19 Semester Hours)
Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Hours
Natural Sciences - 4 Hours
Social/Behavioral Science - 3 Hours
Major Course Requirements (48 Semester Hours)
In addition to the two FIRT courses required below the student will select twelve (12) hours from the FIRT and or FIRS listed courses in the catalog to have a total of at least eighteen (18) hours and must have the Directors approval. Optional Courses:
Any course listed under “Fire Protection Technology” in course descriptions. Total (67 Semester Hours)
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