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FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CREDENTIALCertificateMajor Code: CERT.FDCContact: Business and Liberal Arts Division (928) 344-7689Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate skillsthat promote family strengths and prepare them to obtainan entry-level position within the field.Program Description: The certificate program includesthirteen (13) credit hours. Each of the prescribed coursesof this program has an embedded laboratory experiencecomponent essential for “application of theory” throughoutthe training period.Following successful completion of the FDC certificate,individuals may apply for a nationally recognizedcertification, The Family Development and Training andCredentialing Program issued by Cornell University.A. Required major courses:...................................11FCS 206 Family and Worker Development...................3FCS 207 Cultural Competency andFamily Assessment........................................................3FCS 208 Community Services.....................................5Total credits required for certificate:......................11FIRE ACADEMYCertificateMajor Code: CERT.FIREAContact: Career and Technical Education Division (928)344-7567Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate basicknowledge in fire science that will prepare them foremployment as firefighters.Program Description: Designed to equip studentswith the knowledge and practical skills necessary forcertification as entry-level firefighters. Successful completionwith a “C” or higher allows students to sit for theFirefighter 1 and 2 certification examinations as conductedby the <strong>Arizona</strong> State Fire Marshall’s Office.A. Required major course:FSC 150 Fire Academy..............................................24B. Other departmental requirements:Admission and Selection Policy:1. High school diploma or GED2. Minimum age requirement of 18 years3. Meet the medical requirements of NFPA 15824. Liability waiver5. Meet physical fitness requirements6. Certification in the state of <strong>Arizona</strong> as a EMT-B orequivalent7. Permission of the CoordinatorTotal credits required for certificate:..................... 24FIRE SCIENCEAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degreeMajor Code: AAS.FIRSCContact: Career and Technical Education Division (928)344-7567Program Purpose: Graduates will demonstrate (1)basic knowledge in fire science that will prepare them foremployment as firefighters and (2) competency in communication,critical thinking, quantitative analysis, andtechnological applications.Program Description: Designed for individuals whodesire a career in fire science. Beyond being a professionalfirefighter, the degree will assist in qualifying individualsfor related occupations such as building inspector,rescue specialist, and hazardous materials specialist.For the employed firefighter, this degree can be an assetin seeking promotion within fire science.A. Required major courses:.................................. 36EMS 152 Basic EMT................................................12FSC 150 Fire Academy..............................................24B. Other departmental requirements:..................... 9Any FSC course 100 or higherC. General education requirements:.......................21English Composition (ENG 100, 101, or 102).........6Mathematics (MAT 105 Mathematics for the AppliedSciences or approved higher level math)..........................3Arts and Humanities................................................3Social and Behavioral Sciences.............................3104

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