Overview

Course Details

Examine fire behavior, prevention, suppression, and equipment. In addition, APU’s associate in fire science online program investigates how and why fires start, spread, and can be controlled. It follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model Curriculum (FESHE), as outlined by the U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Academy.

Additionally, Fire Science Associate Degree (AD) at American Public University—accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress—will enhance your knowledge of the history and philosophy of fire prevention bureaus, use of fire codes, and the identification and correction of fire hazards.

Key Facts

Describe the historical development of fire protection and response from its origins through contemporary times
Identify and differentiate the various forms of fire, their fundamental scientific principles, and their associated mitigation and response strategies
Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization

Accreditation

This program has been designed in consultation with industry business leaders, and is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fire Behavior and Combustion

Fire Prevention

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply

Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

Fire Protection in Building Construction

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Courses Start Monthly

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Charles Town, United States

Disciplines

Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 55 other Bachelors in Emergency & Disaster Management in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All APU undergraduate programs require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED).
Please read all undergraduate admission requirements before applying to this program and be prepared to submit the required documentation.
There is no fee to complete the APU admission application.

TOEFL iBT minimum scores required: 21 in Reading, 23 in Writing

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10500 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10500 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10500 USD / year

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Additional Details

$250 with Preferred Military Rate
$315 with Veteran Grant

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