Degree Requirements
| Course | Course Title | Min Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| Complete the following course to fulfill the Connecting With Ideas requirement: | ||
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 1 requirement: | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| GEM 1 - Written Communication course | 3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 2 requirement: | ||
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication course | 2-3 | |
| Complete the following course to fulfill the GEM 3 requirement: | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 4 requirement: | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Concepts of Chemistry | ||
| Concepts of Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 3: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 5 requirement: | ||
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the GEM 6 requirement: | ||
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success | 3 |
| GEM 6 - Social & Behavioral Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Complete the following courses to fulfill the Global Perspectives requirement: | ||
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters 3 | 1 |
| FIRE 150 | Fire Officer | 6 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 250 | Advanced Fire Officer | 6 |
| FIRE 290 | Fire Service Capstone | 3 |
| Electives | Elective credit to bring the total credits earned to 60, if needed 3 | 1-2 |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
| 1 | Student must select an “E” designated course to fulfill one of their general education requirement. |
| 2 | Course must come from a different discipline. |
| 3 | FIRE 110 Physical Fitness for Firefighters may be repeated for up to three credits and is recommended to fulfill any remaining elective credits needed to complete this program. |
Plan of Study Guide
The course sequence listed below is strongly recommended in order to complete your program requirements. Many Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses have prerequisites and/or corequisites that have been accounted for within this Plan of Study Guide. Please register for each semester as shown using the Student Planning tool in myCWI. Consult your Student Success Advisor for any questions regarding this course sequence plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Credit Hours | |
| COMM 101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Recommended GEM 2) 1 | 3 |
| CWI 101 | Connecting With Ideas | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| Select one of the following options (GEM 4): | 4 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Concepts of Chemistry | ||
| Concepts of Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lab | ||
| Option 3: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I (Recommended GEM 1) | 3 |
| FIRE 110 | Physical Fitness for Firefighters | 1 |
| FIRE 150 | Fire Officer | 6 |
| FIRE 230 | Fire Prevention | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II (Recommended GEM 1) | 3 |
| FIRE 240 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRE 250 | Advanced Fire Officer | 6 |
| PSYC 140 | Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer | ||
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course | 3 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Fall | ||
| FIRE 290 | Fire Service Capstone | 3 |
| POLS 101 | American National Government (Recommended GEM 6) 1,2 | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic & Artistic Ways of Knowing course 2 | 3 | |
| Global Perspectives course | 3 | |
| Electives | Select 1-2 elective credits to bring the total credits earned to 60, if needed 3 | 1-2 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Minimum Credit Hours Required | 60 | |
*Students must select an "E" designated (Ethical Reasoning) course to fulfill one of their General Education requirements.*
| 1 | This course is recommended to fulfill the applicable general education requirement for students in the Fire Service Management program. Please note that students may fulfill their GE requirements by completing another course from within the applicable general education category. |
| 2 | Course must come from a different discipline. |
| 3 | FIRE 110 Physical Fitness for Firefighters may be repeated for up to three credits and is recommended to fulfill any remaining elective credits needed to complete this program. |
Program Outcomes
The following are student learning outcomes for the Associate of Arts in Fire Service Management at CWI:
THINK - Graduates will:
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Develop knowledge of the history, structure, and culture of the fire service.
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Develop knowledge of the regulations and laws pertinent to the fire service.
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Develop knowledge of fire behavior.
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Develop knowledge of firefighting tools and tactics.
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Develop knowledge of building construction and its role in firefighting.
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Develop knowledge of safety, prevention, fire protection, and/or health measures related to the fire service.
APPLY – Graduates will:
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Demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to succeed as a fire company officer.
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Demonstrate the skills and abilities required to succeed in the fire service over time.
MODEL – Graduates will:
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Demonstrate the high standards of ethical behavior required of a fire company officer.
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Demonstrate lifestyle behaviors required for a successful career as a fire company officer (e.g., regular exercise, participation in community service activities, lifelong learning, etc.).