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Fire Service Administration
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares graduates to function as entry-level fire and emergency service
providers as well as to provide the degree credential necessary for rank
promotion and career advancement.
The Fire Service Administration program is open to any career or volunteer
fire fighter. This program integrates general education coursework with the
major components of the Division of Fire Rescue Services (DFRS) Fire/Rescue
training curriculum. Students will complete a total of 60 credits, including
21 general education credits, 24 credits in supporting professional studies
courses, and 15 credits through Fire/Rescue Department Career Recruit School
courses. Certain courses are restricted to employees or volunteers of the Fire/
EMS Department or an emergency services agency.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the
University of Maryland System.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the higher
education curriculumproviding a coherent intellectual experience for all students.
Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution (ARTSYS) before
selecting General Education CORE requirements.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts and Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
(CMSP 105 or CMSP 107 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Science Elective (GenEd course list)
(BI 103, BI 117 or CH 101 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
HE 201–Stress Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
General Education Elective
(Select from GenEd course list) . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
(HE 201 satisfies this requirement) . . . . . . 1/3
Departmental Requirements
FSA101–Fire Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA103–Fire Investigation and Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA105–Risk Assessment, Reduction, and Safety . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA107–Disaster Planning and Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA109–GIS and Technology for Fire Services . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA201–Fire and Emergency Services Administration . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA203–Principles of Fire Service Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FSA205–EMS Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Other Requirements
FS145-EMTB–Emergency Medical Technician Basic . . . . . . . . . .
6
FS112-EVO–Emergency Vehicle Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
FS101-FFI–Firefighter I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
FS102-FFII–Firefighter II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
FS108-HMO–Hazardous Material Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
FS117-ICS–Incident Command System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
60
Transfer Note:
FCC has articulation agreements with the following institutions for students
graduating with an A.A.S. in Fire Service Administration and who are looking
for transfer opportunities. For more information, contact the Counseling &
Advising Office at 301.846.2471 or the Program Manager of the Fire Service
Administration program.
• University of Maryland University College – B.S. Public Safety Administration
Game and Simulation Development
(Pending MHEC approval
)
A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Prepares graduates for a career in the interactive technology capacities,
such as Multimedia Artist, Visual Efforts Artist, Interactive Content Designer,
Interactive Media Designer, Digital Animator, Graphic Designer, Modeling
& Simulation Engineer, Simulation Application Developer, Web Developer,
Game Designer, Game Developer, and Application Programmer. Game design
and development skills covered include animation, graphics, 3D modeling
and simulation, game engines, user interfaces, game scripting, and game
programming. Students will also learn programming languages, such as Java,
C++, C#, and Python.
• Students must complete their credit
English and Mathematics
within the first
24 credits.
• One general education course must meet the
cultural competence
graduation requirement
(list page 43).
• Students should consult ARTSYS for transferability of courses within the
University of Maryland System.
http://artsys.usmd.edu/• CORE: The General Education CORE
(page 42) is that foundation of the
higher education curriculum providing a coherent intellectual experience for
all students. Students should check with an advisor or the transfer institution
(ARTSYS) before selecting General Education CORE requirements. http://artsys.
usmd.edu/Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
(MA 206-Elementary Statistics recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Social Science Elective (GenEd course list)
(HS 102-Human Relations recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts, Humanities, or Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
(PH 208 or PH 101 recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological or Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . 3/4
General Education Elective
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
CIS 106 Object Design and Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
PE/Health Requirement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
Departmental Requirements
CIS 175 Game Theory & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 176 Game Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 177 Interactive 3D Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 178 3D Modeling & Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 203 Systems Analysis & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 225C Mobile App Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 226 Game Scripting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
CIS 227 Game Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
CIS 228 Simulation & Game Development . . . . . . . . . . . .
4