2010-2011 Associate of
Science Degree
Program of Study in Fire Science
| Required Courses | Credits |
General Education Requirements |
37 |
| Required Technical Courses | Credits |
| CAPP 120 Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| FIRE 105 Fire Apparatus, Equipment and Hydraulics | 3 |
| FIRE 115 Fire Fighter I Essentials | 3 |
| FIRE 130 Fire Service Management and Law | 3 |
| FIRE 180 Incident Command | 3 |
| FIRE 214 Inspection Codes and Practice | 3 |
| FIRE 255 Cause and Origin | 2 |
| FIRE 275 Fire Service Instructor | 3 |
| TRID 160 Hazardous Materials Technician General Training | 3 |
| Total Technical Courses | 23 |
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| Total minimum credits required for degree | 60 |
| Optional Courses | |
| FIRE 172 Wildlands Standards for Survival | 3 |
It is highly recommended that all students take Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training before graduation. |
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Suggested Plan of Study
Fire Science Associate of Science Degree
| First Semester | Credits |
| FIRE 115 | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Courses | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | Credits |
| FIRE 275 | 3 |
| FIRE 172 (optional) | 3 |
| Gen Ed Courses | 10 |
Total |
16 |
| Third Semester | Credits |
| FIRE 105 | 3 |
| FIRE 255 | 2 |
| FIRE 214 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Courses | 12 |
| Total | 17 |
| Fourth Semester | Credits |
| TRID 160 | 3 |
| FIRE 180 | 3 |
| Gen Ed Courses | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
NOTE: This is a general program overview. For specific graduation requirements, please refer to the MSU Billings College of Technology catalog and visit with an academic or faculty advisor.
