Online Associate Degree A.S. Fire Science

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Overview

As the recognized leader in online fire education and one of the most reputable fire professional development programs in the nation, Columbia Southern University offers an online Associate of Science in fire science. CSU’s fire science program incorporates a comprehensive, relevant curriculum of fire prevention and fire protection that provides graduates with the knowledge needed to become a firefighter. The program also provides current firefighters with the education needed to broaden their career paths. This degree program is recognized through Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE), a network of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy.

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Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:

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Designed for students to meet their specific educational goals and enhance their career opportunities. To satisfy the General concentration requirements, students may select any four undergraduate courses not used to meet other program requirements.

The following courses are recommended to satisfy General Education Requirements.

Students may select electives from courses not used to meet other requirements.

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Massachusetts Civil Service Disclosure

Students and prospective students who reside in a city or county that uses Massachusetts Civil Service for promotion should contact the Civil Service to determine eligibility to sit for promotional exams. Civil Service is a merit system under which state and municipal employees of police and fire departments may be hired and promoted.

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Tuition Rates

Our goal is to provide the strongest online academic programs at an affordable rate. On average, our tuition is less than half the cost of our competitors.

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Course Type	Tuition Rate Per Credit Hour^*
Undergraduate	$230
Graduate	$315
Doctoral	$375

^*Tuition rate effective July 1, 2019. Rates are per credit hour. Most courses are three (3) credit hours. Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. funds. Tuition Rates are subject to change.
The tuition rate for graduate courses per credit hour is $250 for all active-duty military members (not applicable for CSU learning partners). The lower rate is offered to keep the tuition rate at the DoD cap of $250.
^† CSU Learning Partners receive a tuition discount that is applied to the full tuition rate.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Affordability and Transparency Center, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Fall 2015, Institutional Characteristics component and Winter 2015-16, Student Financial Aid component.

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Giving our students the flexibility they need to fit education into their busy schedules is at the core of our mission. Our courses are designed to accommodate working professionals, moms, dads, and anyone else who is balancing school with other life commitments.

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Accreditation & Institutional Recognition

Carefully designed and taught by experienced industry experts, CSU's courses have been recognized for their rigorous academic material, high-caliber instruction and commitment to advancing the industries that they serve.

Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) recognized through the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy (NFA).

Columbia Southern University is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Online Associate Degree A.S. Fire Science

Overview

Degree at a Glance

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Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Concentration

General Concentration

General Education

Electives

Program Electives

Disclaimer Statement

Massachusetts Civil Service Disclosure

Student Testimonials

Tuition Rates

Ways to Save

Flexible Online Learning Options

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Online Associate Degree A.S. Fire Science

Overview

Degree at a Glance

Get Started Today

Program Summary

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Concentration

Concentration Outcomes

Curriculum

Major Requirements

Concentration

General Concentration

General Education

Electives

Program Electives

Disclaimer Statement

Massachusetts Civil Service Disclosure

Student Testimonials

Tuition Rates

Ways to Save

Flexible Online Learning Options

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Enrollment Features

Term Enrollment

Enrollment Features

Veterans Flexible Enrollment

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