DCCCD
Gainful Employment Information
(Level I Certificate)
El Centro only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.FIRE.ARSON
The Fire and Arson Investigation Certificate provides students with the technical and professional knowledge to prepare for a career in fire and arson investigation. The program is designed for students who desire employment and/or **certification as an Arson Investigator. All credits earned in this program may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire Protection Technology.
**In order to be certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Arson Investigator, an individual must possess a current basic peace officer's license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education or documentation that the individual is a federal law enforcement officer; hold a current commission as a peace officer with the employing entity for which the arson investigations will be done; and complete a commission approved basic fire investigation training program and successfully pass the commission examination.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| FIRT 1338 | Fire Protection Systems | 3 |
| FIRT 1303 | Fire and Arson Investigation I | 3 |
| FIRT 1327 | Building Construction in the Fire Service | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| FIRT 1315 | Hazardous Materials I | 3 |
| FIRT 2380 | Cooperative Education-Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician | 3 |
| FIRT 2333 | Fire and Arson Investigation II | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Minimum Hours Required | 18 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
