Experiential Learning Information
Students may receive twenty-four (24)hours of college credit for coursework completed through a non-college-based program by providing:
- Completion of an International Fire School Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and/or Texas Commission on Fire Protection accredited fire school program and provide proof of current fire fighter certification.
- Proof of a higher level of certification may be accepted for this purpose from one of the following:
- Pro Board Certification or Advanced Certification through the State Fireman and Fire Marshals Association. Courses for which credit will be awarded are FIRS 1203, FIRS 1301, FIRS 1407, FIRS 1313, FIRS 1319, FIRS 1323, FIRS 1329, and FIRS 1333.
- These courses will only apply to the Fire Science Technology AAS degree.
- Credit will not be applied to the transcript until residency has been met and prior learning assessment form has been completed.
Experiential Learning Courses
- FIRS 1203: Firefighter Agility and Fitness Preparation
- FIRS 1301: Firefighter Certification I
- FIRS 1407: Firefighter Certification II
- FIRS 1313: Firefighter Certification III
- FIRS 1319: Firefighter Certification IV
- FIRS 1323: Firefighter Certification V
- FIRS 1329: Firefighter Certification VI
- FIRS 1333: Firefighter Certification VII
Total Contact Hours: 544
Total Paymet due: $544.00
