FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA

For Program Information please contact:

Helen (Cookie) Burkhalter,
Chair
Room D1108-C
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4699.

cburkhalter@atlantatech.edu

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA

The Fire Science Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare fire service personnel at all levels to become better officers and leaders. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a Diploma in Fire Science.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 18 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Curriculum
General Core Courses
Area I – English/Humanities/Fine Arts
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional DEvelopment	3
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MAT 1012	General Mathematics	5
	Total	13
Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
FSC 101	Introduction to Fire Science	5
FSC 110	Fire Service Supervision and Leadership	6
FSC 121	Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics	5
FSC 132	Fire Service Instructor	5
FSC 141	Hazardous Materials	5
FSC 151	Fire Prevention and Inspection	5
FSC 161	Fire Service Safety and Loss Control	5
FSC 201	Fire Service Management	5
FSC 210	Fire Service Hydraulics	5
FSC 220	Fire Protection Systems	5
FSC 230	Fire Service Building Construction	5
FSC 241	Incident Command	5
FSC 270	Fire Investigation	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
XXX xxx	Electives	5
	Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation	86
	Minimum Program Length in Quarters	5
	Estimated Program Cost	$5,885

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