Driver/Operator, Certificate

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL CORE

• HSPS 102 - Introduction to Public Safety CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 SEMESTER HOURS: 1
• HSPS 120 - Incident Management Systems I CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 SEMESTER HOURS: 2
• HSPS 160 - Fire Apparatus and Equipment CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 SEMESTER HOURS: 1
• HSPS 161 - Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 SEMESTER HOURS: 1
• HSPS 266 - Fire Service Hydraulics CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3 SEMESTER HOURS: 2

TOTAL CREDITS: 18

DEGREE OUTCOMES

• Students will critically analyze and articulate the multidisciplinary perspectives of public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to work with various inter- and multi-disciplinary organizations needed to better prevent and mitigate the impact of various actions/events upon a community, region, or state.
• Students will become proficient in identifying and utilizing information and psychomotor skills in critical incidents and issues within public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
• Apply effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills commensurate with their defined level of responsibility within the workplace.
• Demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge and psychomotor skills within their assigned role in public safety and/or environmental health and safety.
• Demonstrate safe practices and procedures by utilizing minimum standards of safety procedures compliant with modern industry standards.
• The student will apply knowledge and skills that prepare them for future leadership positions within public safety and or environmental health and safety.