Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning provides you the opportunity to earn college credit by demonstrating what you already know. The table below lists courses and possible options to receive credit at CLC within this program.
Course | Credits | Accepted Certification | Notes |
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FST 111 Introduction to Fire Science | 3 | Firefighter 2 or Basic Fire Operations | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. This certification will not be accepted or applied toward Fire Basic Operations courses FST 130, FST 131, and FST 132. |
FST 173 Fire Instructor I | 3 | Fire Instructor 1 | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate. |
FST 174 Fire Instructor II | 3 | Fire Instructor 2 | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate. |
FST 177 Fire Prevention Principles I | 3 | Fire Prevention 1 | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate. |
FST 192 Hazardous Materials Fire Responder | 3 | Hazardous Materials Operations | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate. |
FST 193 Fire Apparatus Engineer | 3 | Fire Apparatus Engineer | Individuals must present an original certificate as issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM). Copies will not be accepted. A total of 9 credit hours of all certificates will be accepted toward the degree, excluding the Basic Firefighter Operations or Firefighter 2 certificate. |