Fire Officer – AAS Degree Plan


 

Notice to Students Regarding Licensing - Fire

Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. http://www.tcfp.texas.gov/certification/basic_certification/basic_certification-overview.asp

Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential Fire SuppressionCertification prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit this link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.”

http://www.tcfp.texas.gov/certification/basic_certification/basic_certification-step_5.asp

This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.

 

FIRE OFFICER CERTIFICATE – 30 HOURS - Fall

SPCH 1315 preferred

FIRT 1338 is Capstone and must be taken.

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315    or Public Speaking 3
MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods 3
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
FIRT 1433 Fire Chemistry I 4
FIRT 1338 Fire Protection Systems 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   16



FIRE OFFICER CERTIFICATE – 30 HOURS - Spring

Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts: PHIL 2306 preferred

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3
XXXX Approved Social / Behavioral Science 3
XXXX Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts 3
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
XXXX Approved Elective 1
Spring Total Credit Hours   13
Program Total Credit Hours    

 

Continuing Education classes are also offered through the Fire Science Protection Technology Program, including, but not limited to, Fire Investigator, Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV, Fire Instructor I and II, and Driver Operator.