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Associate in Science Degree

 

 
To receive an Associate in Science degree from El Camino College, a student must complete at least 60 units in degree applicable college courses which must include general education requirements and course work in an approved transfer major or associate degree program. Course work toward the degree must be completed with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher.

A minimum of 12 of the required 60 degree applicable units must be successfully completed at El Camino College. A notation of “Graduation with Honors” is earned with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must file an intent to graduate in the evaluations area located in the Admissions Office by the deadline date published in the schedule of classes.

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Fire and Emergency Technology Option:

 
At least 50% of the major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree must be completed at El Camino College.
Required Core 27 Units
Fire and Emergency
Technology 1
Fire Protection Organization
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 2
Fire Prevention Technology
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 3
Fundamentals of Personal Fire Safety and Survival 
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 5
Fire Behavior and Combustion
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 6
Building Construction for Fire Safety and Survival
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 10
Hazardous Materials
(3 units)

Fire Emergency
Technology 20
Fire Protection Equipment and Systems
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 144
Emergency Medical Technician
(3 units)
Total units: 27  
Recommended Electives:
  

Fire and Emergency
Technology 4
Fire Company Organization and Management
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 9
Fire Apparatus and Equipment
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 11
Arson Detection and Control
(3 units)


Physical Education 280
Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management
(3 units)
Paramedical Technician Option:
In order to be eligible for the Paramedical Technician Option, the student must first complete the following requirements:

1. Provide verification of Emergency Medical Technician-1 (EMT-1) certification within the        last 12 months.
2. Provide verification of at least 6 months experience as an EMT-1 in a pre-hospital                 setting.
3. Complete Fire and Emergency Technology 15 or equivalent.
4. Pass a medical examination according to the National Fire Protection Association                 (NFPA) Standard #1582. 
5. Furnish proof of rubella immunity, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Hepatitis B vaccine. 
In addition to the program prerequisites, it is recommended that students be eligible, through assessment or coursework, for English 1A and Mathematics 80.
Required Courses (after meeting above requirements)

Fire and Emergency Technology 130
Basic Prehospital Care Principles
(2 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 131
Field Assessing and Reporting
(1.5 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 132
Prehospital Care Pharmacology
(1.5 units)


Fire and Emergency
Technology 133
Basic and Advanced Life Support
(6.5 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 134
Medical Emergencies
(4 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 135
Traumatic Emergencies
(2 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 136
Special Patient Emergencies
(2 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 137
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/ Legal Aspects/ Documentation
(2 units)

Fire and Emergency Technology 138
Paramedic Clinical Internship
(3 units)

Fire and Emergency
Technology 139
Paramedic Field Internship
(8.5 units)
Total Units: 33  
Recommended Electives:  
Anatomy 30
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
(4 units)
or

Any other college Chemistry course with a laboratory.		  
 

Preparation for the Fire and Emergency Technology

Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements to help you fulfill your associate degree requirements.