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English
Degree: Associate of Arts
The completion of the following courses is appropriate for those of you
who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a
major in English. For those of you who do not plan to major in English,
emphasis in this area provides an excellent, general liberal arts background
for many professions such as teaching, writing,community service, law
and research. You are urged to consult with a faculty advisor before
beginning any program of study.
Recommended Courses
Credits
Select 21 credits
ENG 125 Advanced Grammar 3
ENG 131 Technical Writing I 3
ENG 215 Playwriting 3
ENG 217 Business Communication and Report Writing 3
ENG 221 Creative Writing I 3
ENG 222 Creative Writing II 3
ENG 225 Advanced Topics in Composition 3
LIT 115 Introduction to Literature (Core) 3
LIT 201/202 Masterpieces of Literature I, II (Core) 3
LIT 125 Study of the Short Story 3
LIT 126 Study of Poetry 3
LIT 127 Study of the Novel 3
LIT 211/212 Survey of American Literature I, II 3
LIT 221/222 Survey of British Literature I, II 3
LIT 225 Introduction to Shakespeare 3
LIT 145 Literature of Women 3
Core Curriculum Requirements
English/Speech
ENG 121 English Composition I 3
ENG 122 English Composition II 3
SPE 115 Public Speaking 3
Humanities (courses from two different disciplines) 9
ART 110, 111, 112; Foreign Language 111, 112, 211, 212;
HUM 121, 122, 123; MUS 120, 121, 122; PHI 111, 112;
THE 211, 212; LIT 115, 201, 202
Mathematics (any course from the following) 3
MAT 160, 171, 175, 201, 202
Science (any course from the following) 4
AST 101, 102; BIO 105, 111, 112; CHE 101, 102, 111, 112; GEY 111,
121; PHY 105, 111, 112, 211, 212
Social and Behavioral Sciences (courses from two different
disciplines) ANT 101, 111; ECO 201, 202; GEO 105; HIS 101, 102,
201, 202; POS 105, 115; PSY 101, 102; SOC 101, 102 9
Electives 5
Electives must be selected from college-level transfer courses. No more
than three credits in physical education may be counted.
Total Required Credits 60
Entrepreneurship
E-Business
(See Business Administration)
Estimating Facility
Maintenance
(See Construction Technology)
Fine Woodworking
(See Construction Technology)
Fire Science Technology
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Completion of this curriculum prepares you for:
• Entry into a career of fire suppression, prevention or related fields
• Promotion within a fire department or within the fire service
• Advancement to a four-year college in pursuit of a bachelor of science
degree in fire science administration
Emphasis is placed on modern methods of fire prevention and suppression,
and management of the fire service. Public and privatefire protection
systems; life safety of fire service personnel and civilians; protection
of property through the application of code enforcement; and
the increasing problems of hazardous materials and arson are studied.
Prior to enrollment, if you are not presently a member of a fire department,
you are required to take assessment tests which are administered
in the Learning and Resource Center. The fire science instructor, upon
consultation with assessment staff, evaluates test results in order to
assist you with proper placement in your course of study in fire science.
Advanced students are expected to substitute advanced courses
for introductory courses.
Information: 303.914.6333
Required Major Courses
Credits
FST 100* Essentials of Firefighting 5
FST 297* Fire Academy I 4
FST 102 Introduction to Fire Science and Suppression 3
FST 103 Firefighter Occupational Health and Safety 3
FST 104 Fire Protection Systems 3
FST 105 Building Plans and Construction 3
FST 106 Fire Inspection Practices (Fire Inspector I) 3
FST 107 Hazardous Materials I/Awareness and Operations 3
FST 152 Wildland Firefighter 3
FST 201 Instructional Methodology 3
FST 202 Firefighting Strategy and Tactics 3
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