Fire Science and EMS, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: FS300

ICCB Program Code: NSCI 0030
CIP Code: 43.0203
SOC Code: 33-2011

The Fire Science and EMS program combines EMS training, firefighter certification and a liberal arts education to assure maximum employability. Graduates of the program go on to professional careers in the fire service as cross-trained firefighter/EMT’s and firefighter/paramedics. A 21^st century firefighter battles fewer flames than previous generations while pre-hospital emergency care takes up more of their day. They still train hard to extinguish fires, save lives and teach the public about fire safety. The salary and benefits for a career firefighter/paramedic vary. Current salaries increasingly reflect the respect this profession holds in both public safety and healthcare.

General Education Requirements: 19 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I
COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
MATH 127 - Mathematics for General Education or higher-level MATH course.
PSYC 101 - General Psychology
PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
BIO 125 - Human Biology

Major Core Requirements: 25 Semester Hours

Registration for all major core coursework in this degree program can only be done through department secretary after advisory meeting with EMS/Fire faculty advisor.

Major Core Electives: 18 Semester Hours

Select from the following (please note that for most students, EMS 101 serves as a required pre-requisite to EMS 200. See faculty advisor for details):

Student can choose FSCI 101 OR FSCI 120/121 combination based on availability, but not both, see faculty advisor for details.

Total Required Hours: 62 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

First Semester

FSCI 101 - Principles of Emergency Services
EMS 101 - First Responder/EMR
Major Core Elective
BIO 125 - Human Biology
ENG 101 - Rhetoric I

Second Semester

Third Semester

PHIL 103 - Introduction to Ethics
PSYC 101 - General Psychology
Major Core Elective
Major Core Elective
Math 127 or Higher

Fourth Semester

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: Audrey Finkel	Name: : Michelle Francoeur	Name: Audrey Finkel
Email: afinkel@jjc.edu	Email: michelle.francoeur@jjc.edu	Email: afinkel@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2356	Phone: 815-	Phone: 815-280-2356