AAS in Fire Science Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

Preadmission Courses
CourseCredits
FIRE 127: Firefighter Orientation1
FIRE 131: Firefighting Level I2
FIRE 132: Firefighting Level II2
FIRE 218: Hazardous Materials Operations1
FIRE 299: Individualized Studies in Fire Science3
Semester Total9
Fall Semester
CourseCredits
ENGL 161: College Composition I3
FIRE 111: Introduction to Fire Service3
FIRE 125: Fire Behavior and Combustion2
^MTHM 168: Statistics3
PEWL 151: Stress Management1
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1
Semester Total13
Spring Semester
CourseCredits
^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I4
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I3
FIRE 112: Building Design and Construction3
FIRE 134: Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply2
Semester Total12
Fall Semester
CourseCredits
^CMMC 151: Oral Communication3
FIRE 136: Strategy and Tactics3
FIRE 229: Fire Protections Systems2
PLSC 155: State and Local Government3
Humanities Elective3
Semester Total14
Spring Semester
CourseCredits
FIRE 130: Emergency Services Safety and Survival2
FIRE 224: Legal Concepts for Emergency Services3
FIRE 227: Fire Prevention3
FIRE 228: Fire and Emergency Service Admin.2
^PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology OR
^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology
3
Semester Total13
Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded61

Honors courses are acceptable where available.

Pre-requisites:

  • College-ready in Math and English.
  • 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
    Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.

Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.

CSU Degree Requirements

*Courses to be taken through CSU or LCCC
CourseCredits
^HSC 203: Med. Terminology (ALHN 110 or 112 at LCCC)1
^COH 102: Writing in Health Prof (ENGL 162 at LCCC)3
^PHL 240: Health Care Ethics (PHLY 165 at LCCC)3
**Data and Digital Literacy3
**Scientific Inquiry Elective3
**Global Human Perspectives3
General Electives13
Total29

Must be Taken Through CSU

First Semester
CourseCredits
^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determents of Health3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
American Civic Literacy3
Semester Total15
Second Semester
CourseCredits
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major)3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
HSC 499: Exit Evaluation0
Semester Total15
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Awarded120

** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.


^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 27 credits of FIRE courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.


This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.


CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.

 

Updated January 2026.