FS 49 - Fire Science Work

    Recent Professors
    Alison M. Somerville
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1–14
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of FS 49
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course involves student employment or internship providing meaningful work experiences related to the fire science course of study, combined with instruction in critical workplace skills. Work experience education may include paid or unpaid employment, full or part-time employment with a licensed business. Work Experience supports student educational and occupational goals, including developing career awareness, learning industry culture, and developing professional networks in career fields. All Work Experience enrollments require attendance of an orientation session. Instruction is also provided through course modules, work-based learning with a participating supervisor, and meetings in office or at the student worksite. Instruction focuses on goal setting to develop job-specific skills, enhancement of soft skills in the workplace, and career development. Subsequent enrollments require new individualized learning