Fire Science

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
Total Credit Hours: 62

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About This Program

Gain leadership skills for fire service and other related fields. You will learn to improve your communication and critical thinking skills, use computer-assisted design software, and understand the responsibilities of a fire officer, while receiving an excellent foundation for transfer to a four-year college. The Philadelphia Fire Department recognizes the importance of the Fire Science associate’s degree by awarding a bonus of a half point on all promotional examinations to any firefighter or fire officer who earns this degree. The half point can move you ahead five or more positions on a promotional list, and if you pursue a bachelor’s degree after earning your associate’s degree, you will earn a full point bonus on all promotional examinations.

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Program Entry Requirements

This program is open to all interested students. Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

General Education Requirements

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Fire Science, a student must complete a minimum of 62 credits as prescribed and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (“C” average).

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name FSCI 104 - Fire Prevention and Building Codes	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Student Attends Fire Science Events, Lectures and Activities	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
Course Number and Name FSCI 111 - Emergency Scene Management	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra or higher	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Quantitative Reasoning
Course Number and Name FSCI 142 - Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety for Firefighters	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate's degree
Follow this course schedule each semester and you’ll earn your associate’s degree in two years
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register.

Semester 2

Students should meet with a Fire Science advisor before registering for each semester

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req. Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
Course Number and Name FSCI 181 - Building Construction for the Fire Service	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req. Scientific Reasoning
Course Number and Name FSCI 271 - Hazardous Materials	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req. Technological Competency

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Start planning for transfer:
- Did you know our dual admissions partnerships include scholarship opportunities?
- Learn more about our transfer agreements and use our interactive search tool for your program’s transfer options
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req. Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
Course Number and Name FSCI 172 - Fire Detection and Suppression Systems	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name FSCI 221 - Fire Prevention and Protection	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name World Language	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics	Credits 4 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.

Notes:

Congratulations, this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Finalize your transfer plans:
- Meet with a counselor at your selected dual admissions transfer college
- Meet with one of our College’s counselors or an advisor to review transfer requirements
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors) or SOC 105 - Health and Society	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name FSCI 281 - Fire Investigation	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name FSCI 241 - Fire Administration	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name FSCI 291 - Computer Assisted Pre-Fire Planning	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req.
Course Number and Name ENGL 116 - Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Gen Ed Req. Oral Communication/ Creative Expression

Launch Your Career in Fire Science

Forest Firefighters – est. salary $49,489
Fire Inspectors and Investigators – est. salary $57,322
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers – est. salary $117,971
Firefighters – est. salary $82,443*