Fire Protection Technology Program Options
Work-Based Learning
Students will integrate classroom learning with work-based learning experience in Cooperative Education (FIRE 199) at a supervised work site. Department Chair approval is required. Credits and grades are based on job-hours worked, work performance and completion of the learning objectives specified in the learning contract.Associate in Technical Arts Degree (ATA)
An Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA) is awarded upon completion of a minimum of 90 credits of specified technical and related education course work above the 100 level, with both an overall 2.0 grade point average and a 2.0 grade point average in the technical major.
Micro-Certificates
These certificates focus on a specific skill within this program. A certificate is awarded to students who complete the following with a 2.0 grade point average or above:
FIREFIGHTER I – MODULE 1
FIRE 120, 121, 122, 270, 271, 272.