Associate of Applied Science Degree
Minimum of 63 Credit Hours
The Fire Science Degree program, in conjunction with the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy, prepares students for service in public fire protection. It is designed for individuals serving in the profession and as a preparatory program for individuals seeking a career in the fire service. Several courses provide IFSAC (International Fire Service Accreditation Congress) Certification through the New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy and will meet or address NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Standards.
Degree Requirements
General Education Core (36 hours)
Area I. Communications (9 hours)
ENG111 Freshman Composition I (3 credits)
ENG115 Freshman Composition II (3 credits)
SPCH111 Public Speaking (3 credits)
Area II. Mathematics (4 hours)
MATH180 College Algebra (4 credits)
Area III. Laboratory Science (8 hours)
CHEM105 Introduction to Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM106 Introduction to Chemistry II (4 credits)
Area IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)
Area V. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
Program Requirements (15 hours)
FS140 Fire Inspector I (3 credits)
FS160 Principles of Fire Investigations (3 credits)
FS220 Fire Service Instructor I (3 credits)
FS230 Firefighter Officer I (3 credits)
FS250 Research Methods in Fire Science (3 credits)
Related Studies (3 hours)
CSA150 Computer Fundamentals (3 credits)
Approved Electives (9 hours)
FS105 First Responder Emergency Medical Care (1 credit)
FS110 Hazardous Materials Response (3 credits)
FS115 Introduction to Firefighting (4 credits)
FS120 Wildland Firefighter I (3 credits)
FS125 Firefighter I (4 credits)
FS130 Public Fire Education (3 credits)
FS135 Pump Operations and Hydraulics (3 credits)
FS145 Principles of Vehicle Extrication (2 credits)
FS180 Incident Command (3 credits)
FS205 Firefighter Tactics and Strategies
FS210 Firefighter Leadership (3 credits)
FS240 Fire Service Instructor II (4 credits)