ASAST in Fire Protection Science Credit Distribution

Subject Area/Category			Credits
I. General Education Requirements			30
A. English Composition		6
B. Humanities		6
C. Social Sciences		6
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics		12
Intermediate and pre-calculus mathematics or above*	(6)
General physics or general chemistry	(6)
II. Area of Study: Fire Protection Science			21
A. Building Construction/Codes		3
Structures or Structural Design
B. Hazardous Materials		3
Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
C. Fire Protection/Fire Prevention		3
D. Fire Investigation		3
E. Fire Fighting Tactics		3
F. Fire Department Organization and Administration		3
G. Fire Protection Services Electives		3
Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics or Fire Protection Hydraulics Fire Dynamics Fire Hazards and Causes Industrial Frie Hazards Transportation and Industrial Fire Hazards Fire Investigation and Legal Problems Fire Extinguishing and Alarm Systems Fire Protection Inspector or Subcode Official Fire Insurance Occupational Safety and Health Act
III. Free Electives			9
A. Computer Requirement		3
B. Free Electives		6
Total			60 credits

*Some areas of study require mathematics at the level of pre-calculus algebra and calculus.

Note 1: Courses listed in Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for this option.
Note 2:
Corollary Requirements:
• 6 credits of Intermediate and Precalculus Algebra
• One full year of General Chemistry
• 3 credits of Computer Concepts

Students may check the appropriateness of other courses by contacting the Advisement Center.