An associates degree in Fire Science will provide the student with a comprehensive understanding of the fire safety industry. According to World Wide Learn, a comprehensive directory of online education, associate degree holders may be qualified to pursue careers in firefighting as well as fire inspecting. Associates programs typically require 60 credit hours, with about 39 credit hours directly relating to the field of fire science. Several online institutions, including Kaplan University, offer the associate's degree in Fire Science.
Kaplan University
550 West Van Buren Street, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
866.527.5268
KaplanUniversity.edu
BS Fire Science students will learn the basics of fire safety as well as management and organizational skills needed in order to succeed as a fire safety professional. The BS in fire safety normally requires about 120 credit hours, with about 60 credit hours dedicated to courses relating to the major. Students will take classes related to fire safety, prevention, and inspection, as well as management and the legal aspects of fire protection. Several online institutions offer the bachelor's degree in Fire Science, including Eastern Kentucky University.
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
859-622-1000
EKU.edu
The BS in Occupational Safety & Health Concentration was designed for those firefighters wishing to advance their career in the fire safety industry by equipping students with the specific knowledge of how to deal with hazardous chemicals. Course requirements may include subjects such as construction safety, toxicology, hazardous materials as well as management courses. This degree is available at several online institutions including the University of North Carolina Online.
University of North Carolina Online
910 Raleigh Rd
P.O. Box 2688
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919-962-1000
NorthCarolina.edu
MS degree holders greatly improve their chances of being hired in either the private or public sector. Required courses may include fire protection technology, advanced toxicology, as well as safety and accident prevention and emergency management. The masters program at Columbia Southern University requires 25 of the 37 credit hours to apply directly to the major.
Columbia Southern University
P.O. Box 3110
Orange Beach, AL 36561
800-977-8449
ColumbiaSouthern.edu