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Fire Science Certificate
Program Available at:
- El Centro
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
For more information, visit the Dallas College Fire Protection Technology webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a degree in Fire Protection Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Fire Science Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The Fire Science Certificate prepares the student to function with the necessary ancillary knowledge to advance into supervisory and/or management level positions. The program is designed for students employed or those who desire employment in the fire service. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Protection Technology.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
FIRT 1301 – Fundamentals of Fire Protection
FIRT 1327 – Building Construction in the Fire Service
FIRT 1333 – Fire Chemistry I
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach for placement in the Cooperative Education Course.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2
FIRT 1315 – Hazardous Materials I
FIRT 2380 – Cooperative Education - Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
FIRT 2309 – Firefighting Strategies and Tactics I
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Fire Science Certificate.
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS