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The Fire Protection Technology program prepares students for careers in the fire service field with municipal fire departments, insurance inspection agencies, industrial safety firms, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently employed in fire service positions and those desiring preparation for employment. Midland College is a licensed Fire Academy, and specific areas of training include those courses required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Firefighter Certification. Additional training includes fire and arson investigation, fire prevention codes and inspections, hazardous materials principles and safety, fire protection systems, and industrial fire protection. Two Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree options are available consisting of 64-68 semester credit hours and taking approximately two years to complete. Four certificate options ranging from 15 to 27 semester credit hours are also available. Each certificate option takes approximately four months to one year to complete. Students interested in this program should contact the Technical Studies Division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree or certificate plan.
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Core Requirements |
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A minimum of 15 Semester Credit Hours |
See Core Requirements
Required Core course(s) for this degree: ENGL 1301 |
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Specialty Courses |
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33 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRS 1329, FIRS 1401, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1419, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433, and 6 hours Specialty electives |
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Related Courses |
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20 Semester Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1301, ITSC 1409, SPCH 1321, EMSP 1501, EMSP 1260, BMGT 1303, and one related course electives |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 68
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Core Requirements |
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A minimum of 15 Semester Credit Hours |
| See Core Requirements |
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Specialty Courses |
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33 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRT 1309, FIRT 1335, FIRT 1331, FIRT 1353, FIRT 1349, FIRT 2331, FIRT 2351,
FIRT 2380, 3 specialty electives |
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Related Courses |
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16 Semester Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1301, ITSC 1409, BMGT 1303 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 64 |
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Specialty Courses |
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27 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRS 1329, FIRS 1401, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1413, FIRS 1419, FIRS 1423, FIRS 1433 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 27 |
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Specialty Courses |
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12 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRT 1309, FIRT 1349, FIRT 1353, FIRT 2351 |
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Related Courses |
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9 Semester Credit Hours |
| BUSI 1301, BMGT 1303, SPCH 1321 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 21 |
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Specialty Courses |
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15 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRT 1301, FIRT 1307, FIRT 1315, FIRT 1329, FIRT 1338 |
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Related Courses |
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3 Semester Credit Hours |
| SPCH 1315 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 18 |
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Specialty Courses |
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15 Semester Credit Hours |
FIRT 1303, FIRT 1315, FIRT 1329, FIRT 1338, and one related Elective. |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 15 |
| The courses labeled “FIRS”, also known as the Fire Academy, are seven classes that have limited enrollment based on special admission requirements criteria. For more information regarding this criteria please consult brochure or the Director of Fire Protection Technology. |
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