Fire Science
Connections The following program(s) have connections that can be completed alongside or applied to this program: • Fire Science Certificate Location • All courses offered at QCC Worcester (Main Campus). Ways to Take Classes • QCC offers several ways to take classes (pg. Program Goals The Fire Science associate degree program prepares students for a career or promotion within fire and emergency service organizations. Students are also prepared for careers in the private sector, which include fire investigation, fire engineering, suppression/alarm systems maintenance, emergency management and hazard analysis.
Courses
- EMT 101 — Basic Emergency Medical Technology
- ENG 101 — Composition I
- FSC 101 — Principles of Emergency Services
- CIS 111 — Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
- CIS 112 — Advanced Microcomputer Applications
- MAT 095 — Beginning Algebra
- ENG 102 — Composition II
- FSC 104 — Fire Behavior and Combustion
- FSC 121 — Building Construction for Fire Protection
- SPH 101 — Speech Communication Skills
- BIO 101 — General Biology: Core Concepts
- BIO 111 — Anatomy & Physiology I
- FSC 201 — Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival
- FSC 203 — Fire Prevention
- PSY 101 — Introduction to Psychology
- FSC 223 — Fire Protection Systems
- FSC 263 — Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services Administration
- SOC 101 — Introductory Sociology (Principles)
- SOC 111 — Social Problems & Social Change