D55240 – Fire Protection Technology - Diploma

Degree Designation Articulation Agreement
Diploma None
Minimum Required Credit Hours Fully online option available?
45 Yes

Description

Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. CE to CU Credit may be awarded for previous fire and rescue training. Consult a program advisor for more information.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education Courses

Communication

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-111Writing and Inquiry

3

Math

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MAT-110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy

3

MAT-143Quantitative Literacy

3

MAT-152Statistical Methods I

4

Communication

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ENG-112Writing and Research in the Disciplines

3

ENG-114Professional Research & Reporting

3

Social Behavioral Science Elective

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
POL-120American Government

3

POL-130State & Local Government

3

Technical Core

Fire Protection

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
FIP-120Introduction to Fire Protection

3

FIP-124Fire Prevention & Public Education

3

FIP-132Building Construction

3

FIP-152Fire Protection Law

3

FIP-220Fire Fighting Strategies

3

FIP-228Local Government Finance

3

Other Major Hours - Required

Major Requirements

Complete all of the following Courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
FIP-146Fire Protection Systems

4

COM-231Public Speaking

3

FIP-230Chemistry of Hazardous Materials I

5

FIP-128Detection and Investigation

3

Other Required Courses

Success Skills

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA-115Success & Study Skills

1

ACA-122Transfer & Career Success

1

Recommended Course Sequence

View the recommended course sequence for a suggested program schedule