FIRE SCIENCE CERTIFICATE
Purpose:The Fire Science certificate is designed to prepare students
for entry level technical or administrative careers in fire
science that do not require a degree by providing them with
the necessary knowledge of the subject field, professional
skills and state-of-the-art techniques necessary for a
successful career. This certificate is designed with enough
flexibility to meet the needs of beginning students as well
as offering the opportunity for professional and educational
growth to practicing fire science personnel.
Program Objective:
The graduate should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills needed to obtain or maintain entry level employment in
the public or private field of fire science.
Special Admission Requirements
The same admission requirements for the Fire Science AAS program
apply to the Certificate Program.
First Semester
(15/16 credits)
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 FSC 100 Introduction to Fire Science 3 FSC 101 Emergency Scene Management 3 FSC 102 * Hazardous Materials 3 Elective Speech, Computer Systems, Math, Science 3/4
Second Semester
(15 credits)
FSC 104 Building Construction for Fire Science 3 Elective FSC 103, 105, 106 or 108 3 PEH 245 Safety & First Aid 3
EVT 110 Enfironmental Safety Regulations 3 Elective Social Science (not Fire Science) 3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 30-31
*FSC 102 must be taken prior to EVT 110.
Students who have completed coursework at a State of Pennsylvania
approved Fire Academy may be eligible for 3 credits for FSC 100.
Please contact the Director of the Criminal Justice and Fire
Science Programs for more information.
