modesto-PR-FIRSCE_AS-6The Fire Science Program of the Modesto Junior College Regional Fire Training Center has been approved by the State Fire Marshal's Office and the State Board of Fire Services as an accredited Regional Academy & Fire Science training center and offers several paths for those who have an interest in the fire service. Students desiring a career in the fire service are strongly encouraged to obtain either a Certificate or A. S. Degree in Fire Science. The Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science at Modesto Junior College meets the same goals of the Certificate program but more importantly, also serves to provide a foundation for higher learning and transfer capabilities to a four year institution. The Fire Science Major has six required core courses. To fulfill the balance of degree units, students must complete 12 additional electives units as found in the program electives and meet the General Education requirements. The total number of these units will vary depending upon the General Education Pattern option you select.Public SafetyA.S. DegreeFire Technology30 Major Unitshttps://mjc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program,fire-science-mjc-fall-2025v2#mainContentsanchezaa@yosemite.edupottst@yosemite.edu