Fire Science Management Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree Requirements
Program Goal
To provide learning and educational opportunities for mid-level fire department managers (fire officers) in the State of Arkansas using distance learning methodologies to deliver an A.S. in Fire Science Management.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO 1. |
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills as a candidate for graduation from the Fire Science Management Degree Program. |
Transfer Options
- Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
- BAS Organizational Supervision
- BS Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
- Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
- Purdue Global University
- BS Fire and Emergency Management
- BS Fire Science
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- BS Organizational Leadership
Program Description
This program is designed to allow for maximum transferability into a higher educational degree program once the Associate of Science (A.S.) Fire Science Management degree is obtained. Its target audience includes current and potential fire officers. The Fire Science Management core courses will be offered through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA). General Education requirements may be obtained via internet courses or by way of traditional delivery.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
- A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.
General Requirements
- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
AFTA Students Only: In the case where an AFTA student has not taken any classes from SAU Tech, completion of the nine (9) hours for Standards School satisfies the SAU Tech residency requirement for the Fire & Emergency Response Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, Fire Science Management Associate of Science (A.S.) degree and embedded certificates of proficiency and technical certificates for these degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Fire Courses (15 hours)
General Education Courses (45 hours)
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Institutional Requirements:
Total Credit Hours: 60