Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate - Fire Science Supervision

Career Studies Certificate
Tidewater Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Career Studies Certificate in Fire Science Supervision is designed for students interested in the management and administration of the fire protection career field. Students seeking promotion may also wish to pursue this program as a means of enhancing their credentials.


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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Yes, if you:
  • are physically fit
  • have a clean driving record
  • embrace teamwork
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    Considerations When Selecting Courses

    • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
    • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Tidewater Community College within your first year
    Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
    Doing More With Your Degree
    Program Successes & Highlights TCC had 13 graduates in 2020-21, 6 graduates in 2019-20, 12 graduates in 2018-19, 13 graduates in 2017-18, and 1 graduates in 2016-17 in the CSC program in Fire Science Supervision.
    Related Programs & Certifications
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    On Completion You Are Ready For
    Credential
    Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science Technology
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    Program Credit Requirements
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    What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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    Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
    Associate Transfer Degree Completion The student development requirement at TCC is waived for students who have completed an associate or baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. All other coursework is evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
    Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School TCC does not distinguish between students earning an associate degree while in high school or after high school graduation.
    Credit for Prior Learning TCC recognizes you have a wealth of skills and knowledge gained through life, work and community-based experiences. Credit for Prior Learning at TCC is academic credit awarded to students who successfully demonstrate college or university-level learning achieved through informal or experiential learning outside of the classroom. You can have your learning evaluated for academic credit, saving you time and money towards earning your degree.

    For more information: https://help.tcc.edu/s/topic/0TO1R000000gnrkWAA/credit-for-prior-learning
    Did You Know That...
    • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
    • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Tidewater Community College
    College Level Information
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    Transfer Center
    Visit our transfer site for more information
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    Transfer Admission Application
    Transfer Students - Apply Here
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    Transfer Student Aid
    Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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    Number of Transfer Students
    3647
    College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
    Is This College Right For Me? At TCC, we believe everyone should have access to a high quality, affordable education. With diverse programs designed for immediate job placement, smaller class sizes, top-rated faculty and modern campuses, TCC is an ideal environment for a life changing education, right here in your own backyard.
    Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined when an academic plan is selected by the student.
    First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
    Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Completing the first two years of your degree at TCC can get you in the door - while saving you thousands on the cost of your education. We recommend that you start your transfer planning during your first semester at TCC. In addition to your regular academic advising, you should review the TCC guaranteed admissions agreements and the transfer guides for the college or university to which you would like to transfer.

    https://help.tcc.edu/s/article/Guaranteed-Transfer-Programs.

    Where Can This Degree Transfer
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    This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

    Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
    Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technology DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
    Ferrum CollegeB.S. in Emergency ServicesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
    Careers Where This Degree Applies
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    O*Net Code Name Description Parent
    33-2021.00Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsInspect buildings to detect fire hazards and enforce local ordinances and state laws, or investigate and gather facts to determine cause of fires and explosions.Protective Service Occupations
    33-2011.00FirefightersControl and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.Protective Service Occupations
    33-1021.00First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersDirectly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in firefighting and fire prevention and control.Protective Service Occupations
    33-2022.00Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsEnforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.Protective Service Occupations
    Cost To Complete
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