Fire Science Technology AAS Degree
Overview
- Two year program
- Enter the workforce quickly
- Credits earned in the Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level I program may be applied to this degree.
- Full program offered at LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, and LSC-Montgomery
- Fire Science Department
- Consequences of Criminal Conviction, Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
Summary
The structural firefighting certificate is for students wanting to pursue entry-level opportunities as fire fighters. Interested students should contact fire science technology faculty for information regarding
application and admission to the program. The associate of applied science degree in fire science technology is designed to enhance firefighters’ knowledge base and help students obtain advancement opportunities in the fire service field. The program is also designed to provide opportunities for job advancement for currently employed fire fighters.
Licensure – Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Contact
LSC-CyFair
Please contact Glenn Turner at Glenn.Turner@LoneStar.edu or call 281.290.5902 for more information.
LSC-Kingwood
Please contact David Teverbaugh at David.K.Teverbaugh@Lonestar.edu or call 281.312.8428 for more information.
LSC-Montgomery
Please contact David Griffin at David.K.Griffin@LoneStar.edu or call 281.210.5831 for more information.
Stackable Credentials
Credits earned in the Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level I program may be applied to this degree.
| First Semester Courses | 14 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FIRS 1301 | Firefighter Certification I | 3 |
| FIRS 1407 | Firefighter Certification II | 4 |
| FIRS 1313 | Firefighter Certification III | 3 |
| FIRT 1171 | Firefighter Agility & Fitness Prep | 1 |
| EDUC 1300 | Learning Framework: 1st Year Experience | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 15 Credits | |
| FIRT 2171 | Firefighter Agility & Fitness II | 1 |
| FIRS 1319 | Firefighter Certification IV | 3 |
| FIRS 1423 | Firefighter Certification V | 4 |
| FIRS 1329 | Firefighter Certification VI | 3 |
| FIRS 1433 | Firefighter Certification VII | 4 |
| Third Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| EMSP 1501-and-EMSP 1160-or-FIRS/FIRT | Emergency Medical Technician-and-Clinical - Basic EMT-or-6-hours of any FIRS/FIRT Electives | 6 |
| Fourth Semester Courses | 13 Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 |
| FIRT 2305 | Fire Instructor I | 3 |
| Elective | Math1 | 3 |
| PHED 1164 | Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness | 1 |
| Fifth Semester Courses | 12 Credits | |
| Elective | Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy & Culture1 | 3 |
| Elective | Social/Behavioral Science1 | 3 |
| FIRS/FIRT | Elective in Fire Science2 | 3 |
| FIRT 2380 | Cooperative Education - Fire Protection3 | 3 |
| Fire Science AAS Degree Program Total | 60 Credits |
|---|---|
Career Options
Median wage: $52,4171
Representative career titles and job positions for this program plan include:
- Firefighter2
Gainful Employment
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Tuition
Figuring out how to pay for college is one of the toughest parts of earning a degree but attending LSC is an affordable option for most students. Tuition rates are based on residency and you can get an estimate of your costs by using our LSC Tuition & Fees chart.
Average full-time tuition is $862 per semester.
Financial Aid
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. There are several types of financial aid available to LSC students and financial aid packages may include more than one type of award.