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    Mar 12, 2026  
2025-2026_College Catalog

Fire Science Advanced Certificate Two-Year Plan


Certificate Information  

Pathway Information

The Fire Science Advanced Certificate program is designed to introduce additional skills and to assist those who desire to enhance their abilities on the job. Included in the curriculum are practical applications and knowledge. Students may apply credit hours earned in this program toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in Fire Science.

Semester 1 (Fire Science Intermediate Certificate) | 12 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 138  *  4 Fall, Spring
EMS 131  ** 8 Fall, Spring

*Prepare for the HazMat Awareness/Operations state certification exam

**Prepare for the National Registry EMT certification exam

Semester 2 (Fire Science Intermediate Certificate) | 12 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 180  *** 8 Fall, Spring
FSC 233  **  4 Fall, Spring

*Prepare for the Firefighter I and II state certification exam

**Eligible to begin testing for hire as firefighter

Semester 3  | 9 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 104   3 Fall
FSC 145   3 Fall
FSC 135   3 Fall

 

Semester 4 | 9 Credits

Course Number & Description

Credits

Semester

FSC 110   3 Spring
FSC 235   3 Spring
FSC 241   3 Spring

 

Milestones

Semester 2
  • Update resume
  • Check for Fire Science Networking Event
Semester 3
  • Explore Graduation requirements
  • Check for Fire Science Networking Event