One Associate of Science degree (which requires 64 credits) and one Bachelor of Science degree are available in this online program.

The National Fire Science Curriculum Committee (NFSCC) of the United States Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Service Higher Education (FESHE) is working to attain the following objectives:

  • Creation of degree programs that teach critical thinking skills by requiring a significant number of general education courses rather than mostly fire science courses;
  • Development of associate degree programs that are transferable to baccalaureate programs;
  • Establishment of a model fire science curriculum at the associate level that universally standardizes what students learn and facilitates the application of these courses toward certification goals; and
  • Collaboration between fire certification and training agencies and academic fire programs.

    • Because students must complete 36 credits of general education courses in addition to other degree requirements, it is highly recommended that a student meet with an advisor prior to beginning this program. An Associate of Science degree in Fire Services Administration is required for those wishing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Fire Services Administration. Students in the Fire Services Administration B.S. degree program must be affiliated with a fire department in order to complete the degree which requires an internship.