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Associate in Science in Fire Science Technology

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What will I learn?

The fire science technology AS degree prepares you for a career as a fire officer, fire instructor, fire investigator, fire safety inspector, hazardous materials technician, building inspector, or fire insurance salesperson.

With many online course options to accommodate busy schedules, this program combines technical study and coursework in mathematics, English, physical science and liberal arts with knowledge necessary to advance into supervisory or management positions.

Graduates of the fire science technology program are eligible to transfer to Northwood University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in business administration management/fire science management.

Program Required Courses

YEAR I – First Semester

†ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
†FFP 1000 Introduction to Fire Science - 3 cr.
†FFP 1506 Fire Prevention and Investigation - 3 cr.
Mathematics General Education CORE - 3 cr.

YEAR I – Second Semester
†FFP 1810 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy I - 3 cr.
†FFP 2604 Cause and Origin - 3 cr.
Humanities General Education CORE - 3 cr.

YEAR I – Third Semester

†FFP 2120 Fire Service Building Construction - 3 cr.
FFP 2303 Fire Service Hydraulics - 3 cr.
†FFP 2521 Construction Documents and Plans Review - 3 cr.
Behavioral Science General Education CORE - 3 cr.

YEAR II – First Semester

†FFP 1710 Company Officer - 3 cr.
†FFP 2305 Apparatus Practices - 3 cr.
†FFP 2740 Fire Service Course Delivery - 3 cr.
FFP 2811 Fire Fighting Tactics and Strategy II - 3 cr.

YEAR II – Second Semester

†FFP 2510 Codes and Standards - 3 cr.
†FFP 2540 Private Fire Protection Systems - 3 cr.
†FFP 2741 Fire Service Course Development - 3 cr.
†AMH 2020 Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.

†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.

Which department am I in?

Hillsborough Community College

Study options

Full Time (60 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$9,111.00 per year
USD $379.61 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

1 June 2024

Start date

13 May 2024, 19 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Ybor City Campus Training Center

5610 E Columbus Drive,

TAMPA,

Florida,

33619, United States

Full Time (60 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$9,111.00 per year
USD $379.61 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

1 June 2024

Start date

13 May 2024, 19 August 2024, 6 January 2025

Venue

Ybor City Campus

2112 N 15th Street,

TAMPA,

Florida,

33605, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.

English Proficiency

  • TOEFL score of 61 (iBT) or higher
  • IELTS academic overall band score of 5.5 or higher
  • iTEP academic score of 4.0 or higher
  • STEP Eiken minimum score of Grade 2A or higher
  • Pearson PTE academic minimum score of 46 or higher
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, minimum score of 165 or higher
  • GTEC CBT score of 1051 or higher; new GTEC unified score of 1075 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test score of 95 or higher
  • Completion of Kaplan High-Intermediate Level

Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01; Spring: Oct/15; Summer: Mar/15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Hillsborough Community College

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  • Excellent university transfer programs & pathways
  • Tuition fees among the lowest in Florida
  • Luxury on-campus housing options available
  • Nationally recognized Honor’s Program

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