Program Overview
Fire Science Technology
Business and Social Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2047https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/bssdv/fire-science-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 25FB The Fire Science Technology Associate in Applied Science degree is designed to serve the needs of students in the fire services and to prepare others to enter the fire services. Many of the Fire Science courses are recognized by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) and students that are members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM exam upon completion of the course. Students not members of an Illinois fire department may be allowed to challenge the OSFM end-of-course examination upon becoming a member of a recognized fire department in Illinois. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
Recommended Plan of StudyFirst Semester | | 14 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 | course | Technical Composition I or | | course | English Composition I | 3 | course | Applied Mathematics I or other higher level Math elective | 3 | course | Introduction to Office Software or | | course | Introduction to Computers | 3 | course | Introduction to Fire Service | 3 | Second Semester | | 16 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Fundamentals of Speech or | | course | Interviewing Practices | 3 | course | Practical Aspects of Physics | 4 | course | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services, Safety and Survival | 3 | course | Fire Instructor I* | 3 | course | Fire Instructor II* | 3 | Summer Semester | | 3 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Third Semester | | 18 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | State and Local Politics | 3 | course | Critical Thinking or other Humanities or Fine Arts Elective | 3 | course | Introduction to Emergency Management* | 3 | course | Fire Prevention Principles I | 3 | course | Fire Behavior and Combustion | 3 | course | Building Construction for Fire Protection | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I* | 3 | course | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II* | 3 | course | Fire Protection Systems | 3 | course | Fire Officer Communications* | 3 | course | Fire Officer Supervision* | 3 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 66 | *FIRE SCIENCE ELECTIVES - SELECT 21 HOURS FROM THE LIST BELOW: | | COURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I | 3 | course | Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II | 3 | course | Hazardous Materials Operations | 3 | course | Terrorism and Homeland Security | 3 | course | Fire Investigation I | 3 | course | Fire Investigation II | 3 | course | Occupational Safety and Health for Emergency Services | 3 | course | Fire Science Business and Operations | 3 | course | Fire Administration and the Law | 3 | course | Special Topics in the Fire Service | 3 | course | Emergency Medical Tech-Basic | 7 |
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^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* Indicates the course is the recommended Fire Science elective . A minimum of 21 credit hours of Concentration/Electives are required to fulfill this requirement.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact Jeff Howell at (847) 543-2928 or the Business and Social Sciences Division at (847) 543-2047.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This program has been corrected to clarify all available course options for students. Please see the Addendum for all program updates. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to an Academic Success Advisor for more information.