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Fire Fighter Technology AAS Degree


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Schoolcraft program code # AAS.00254

Recognizing the need for more highly skilled fire fighters, many municipalities now require additional education for their employees. The curriculum developed for the associate of applied science degree program combines lectures with hands-on activities to prepare the student to respond to a variety of emergencies. Specialists in the field provide valuable input on both content and methodology.

The Fire Fighter 1 and 2 courses cover content that is identical to the Fire Academy course but in a part-time format. Therefore, two sample schedules are offered below.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree.

Contact the Fire Technology office at 734-462-4305 for additional information.

The Fire Fighter Technology Programs and Fire Academy courses are certified by the Michigan Office of Fire Fighter Training. For more information, regarding certification please contact: Bureau of Fire Services/OFFT PO Box 30700, Lansing, MI 48909 • 517- 241-8847 www.michigan.gov

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses


First Year


Total Credits: 17

Science - Credits: 3-5

Total Credits: 16-18

Spring/Summer Session


  • Social Science  - Select General Education Social Science course Credits: 3-4
  • Humanities  - Select General Education Humanities course​​​​​​​ Credits: 1-4
Total Credits: 4-8

Second Year


Fall Semester


  • English Communication  - Select first General Education English Communication course Credits: 3
  • Mathematics  - General Education Mathematics course Credits 3-5
Total Credits: 16-18

Winter Semester


Total Credits: 12

Program Total: 65-72 Credits


Alternate - Fire Fighter Technology AAS Degree


First Year


Fall Semester


Total Credits: 24

Winter Semester


  • English Communication  - Select first General Education English Communication course Credits: 3
  • Mathematics  - General Education Mathematics course Credits: 3-4
Science - Credits: 3-5

Total Credits: 12-14

Spring/Summer Session


  • Social Science  - General Education Social Science course Credits: 3-4
  • Humanities  - General Education Humanities course Credits: 1-4
Total Credits 4-8

Second Year


Total Credits: 13

Total Credits: 12

Program Total: 65-73 Credits


Programs Requiring Licensure


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Please see the disclosure related to the educational requirements for professional licensure and certification.

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