Academic Program Proposal
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Date Proposal Activated | Institution and Proposal | Degree Awarded | Academic Program Name | Objections Received | Objection Deadline | MHEC Final Action | Final Decision Date |
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| Wor-Wic Community College Proposal | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) | Fire Science Technology | | 1/20/2023 | | |
Fire Science Technology Program Description |
The Fire Science Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is offered in conjunction with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI). Students will earn up to twenty academic credits for firefighter certification training courses offered through MFRI. Combined with other general education and emergency medical services course completion, this program will enhance students’ abilities to be promoted in the <br>emergency services field or to gain employment in the fire service. The Fire Science Technology Program follows the mission of the college by offering professional training and to provide workforce professional development in the emergency services field. Students will take these courses to improve their promotional opportunities in the emergency services field or to pave a path for a candidate to become employed in the field. This adheres to the College’s mission to improve the quality of life on the Lower Eastern Shore. |