programs of study - Chipola College

FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Program Code 2166
This program is designed for working firefighters who may have already taken a variety of courses. This curriculum is designed to
meet the requirements for the statewide articulation agreement for AS to BS in Fire Science.
Chipola provides students who have completed Workforce Development course work the opportunity to transfer Workforce Development
course work toward their AS Degree in specific programs. Fees apply for the transfer process.
A minimum of 60 semester credit hours is needed to graduate with an AS degree in Fire Science Technology from Chipola College.
All Associate in Science degree students must complete the required English and mathematics courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
Freshman Year
1st Semester Sem. Hrs. 2nd Semester Sem. Hrs.
ENC 1101 1 Communication Skills I 4 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3
POS 2112 State & Local Government 3 XXX XXXX GENERAL ED. COURSE 3
XXX XXXX 2 HUMANITIES 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
XXX XXXX 1 NATURAL SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
XXX XXXX ELECTIVE 1-3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
SLS 1101 Orientation 1
TOTAL 15-17 TOTAL 15
Sophomore Year
1st Semester Sem. Hrs. 2nd Semester Sem. Hrs.
FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3 FFP XXXX 3 Fire Science Elective 3
TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15
1 Non-credit developmental reading, writing, and/or math courses may also be required (including MAT 1033, a credit course that does not
count as a Gordon Rule course) depending on placement test scores. Contact an advisor for more details.
2 Choose from MUL 2010, MUE 1290, THE 1020, or any ARH or ART course.
3 Students should take the following electives to qualify to take the associated state exams. Other requirements may be necessary.
Fire Safety Inspector I: FFP 1510 & FFP 2521
Fire Officer I: FFP 2720, FFP 1810, FFP 2811, FFP 2740, FFP 1505, FFP 1540, & FFP 2120
Fire Officer II, FOI plus: FFP 1793, FFP 2706, FFP 2111, FFP 2741, FFP 2770, & FFP 2700
Fire Investigator I: FFP 2111, FFP 2610, FFP 1540, & FFP 2120
Fire Apparatus Pump Op.: FFP 1301 & FFP 1302
NETWORKING SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
Program Code 2173
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as microcomputer support specialists, help desk representatives, and network
support technicians. Content includes topics and skills emphasized in various industry certifications including the CompTIA A+,
Security+, and Network+, as well as various Microsoft network certifications (MTA, MTICP). Students holding valid current IT industry
certifications should contact a departmental advisor about credit that may be awarded for selected courses based on such certifications.
Students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or Management Information Systems at a fouryear
college or university should fulfill the Associate in Arts degree requirements for the chosen transfer school. Students desiring both
AS and AA degrees will need an additional 21 semester credit hours of general education courses beyond the requirements for this degree
and CAAP test requirements.
This academic plan is set up for Fall initial enrollment. Course numbers in bold indicate courses that are offered only once per year.
Students in this program must work closely with a departmental advisor for proper course sequencing. Students who need to complete
developmental reading, math, and/or writing courses, or who plan to enter during Spring or Summer or attend part-time should contact
a departmental advisor about recommended sequence.
A minimum of 63 semester credit hours is needed to graduate with an AS degree as a Network Administrator from Chipola College.
All Associate in Science degree students must complete the required English and mathematics courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
90 Chipola College Catalog Degree Programs