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2016/2017 fcc catalog

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www.frederick.edu

• 301.846.2400

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