Fire Technology A.S. Degree — PENDING UPDATES
The A.S. Degree requires 18 units (minimum) in the major plus general education requirements listed in the Yuba College General Catalog. Students are advised to consult with a counselor for assistance in planning.
Associate Of Science in Fire Technology
Major – 15 Units Minimum:
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| FIRTC 1 – Fire Protection Organization |
3
|
| FIRTC 2 – Fire Prevention Technology |
3
|
| FIRTC 3 – Fire Protection Equipment and Systems |
3
|
| FIRTC 4 – Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3
|
| FIRTC 5 – Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3
|
| FIRTC 6 – Principles of Fire & Emergency Svcs | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| Additional Recommended Courses: | |
| BCA 15R – Business Computer Applications |
3
|
| BIOL 5 – Human Physiology |
4
|
| CHEM 2A – Into to Chemistry |
5
|
| EMT 61 Emergency Medical Technician I |
4
|
| OA 15A or 15R – Elementary Typewriting |
3
|
| CWEE 45R – Occupational Work Experience |
1-4
|
Fire Technology (Certificate of Completion)
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| FIRTC 1 – Fire Protection Organization |
3
|
| FIRTC 2 – Fire Prevention Technology |
3
|
| FIRTC 3 – Fire Protection Equipment and Systems |
3
|
| FIRTC 4 – Building Construction for Fire Protection |
3
|
| FIRTC 5 – Fire Behavior and Combustion |
3
|
| Plus, select 6 or more units from the following: | |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| AJ 10 – Introduction to Law Enforcement |
3
|
| ENGL 1A – Reading/Composition |
3
|
| ENGL 51 – Basic Composition/Reading or ENGL 51L College Composition/Reading |
3
|
| SPEECH 1 – Public Speaking |
3
|
Total Units Required: 30 Units
Other Certificates of Training Offered
- First Responder
- Hazardous Materials
Fire Technology
Associate of Science = 61 Units
| Semester #1 |
Semester #2 |
Semester #3 |
Semester #4 | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Tech 1 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 2 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 3 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 4 (major req.) 3 units |
12 |
| English 1A 4 units |
English 1B 3 units |
Speech 1 3 units |
Fire Tech 5 (major req.) 3 units |
13 |
| Geography 1 3 units |
Poly Science 1 3 units |
Math 52 4 units |
Gen. Bus. 25 3 units |
13 |
| Health 1 3 units |
Hist. 17a or 17b 3 units | Human 5 3 units |
EMT 6 units |
15 |
| Biology 4 4 units |
Biology 15 4 units |
8 | ||
| 17 Units | 16 Units | 13 Units | 15 Units | 61 Total Units |
Certificate Of Completion = 30 Units
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Total Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Tech 1 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 2 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 3 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 4 (major req.) 3 units |
Fire Tech 5 (major req.) 3 units |
15 |
| English 1A 4 units |
English 1B 3 units |
Speech 1 3 units |
Electives 5 Units |
15 | |
| 7 Units | 6 Units | 6 Units | 8 Units | 3 Units | 30 Total Units |
