Pursue an Online Bachelor's Degree in Fire Service Administration
Our online B.S. in Fire Service Administration is designed to prepare students to lead progressive agencies into the future by focusing on academically challenging, authentic learning experiences addressing a wide breadth of contemporary industry topics.
Requirements: This bachelor's completion program requires an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited college in Fire Science or a related field and certification as an NFPA 1001 Firefighter II from a ProBoard- or IFSAC-accredited agency.
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Our 100% online degree programs and certificates align with the schedules of working professionals, parents, and others with full lives and busy routines. Our faculty and staff specialize in supporting adult learners. We understand that you're balancing many responsibilities and that going to college is only one part of what makes you, you.
We’re proud to be top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for "Best Online Bachelor's Programs" and "Best Online Bachelor's for Veterans".
Advantages:
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online
- Affordable tuition
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
New for 2024!
Ask about our Community College Partnership Discount for Fire Service Grads from Lakes Region Community College and Mount Wachusett Community College!
Download Our Guide
Today, more than ever, firefighters are pursuing bachelor’s degrees online to move their careers forward affordably and conveniently. If you’ve been holding back because it’s been a few years since you were last in school, or you’re anxious about managing courses with a busy life, you’ll find that UNH College of Professional Studies was built for you!
It's sometimes hard to know what to expect from online classes. Our guide was designed to offer insight into the courses and our expertise in delivering online education for working firefighters. When you finish your bachelor’s, our program provides the upper-level curriculum with courses that pick up where the associate degree culminates, building upon the firefighter’s knowledge and training with skills essential to progress into leadership roles.
Topics Include:
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Key Reasons to Complete Your Degree
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A Program Designed by Firefighters for Firefighters
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Transferring Prior College Credits
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Gaining Credit for Certifications, Military Training, and more.
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Our Unique Model Designed for Working Firefighters
UNH College of Professional Studies offers a range of support to help you achieve your unique goals. When you download our Guide to Completing Your Bachelor’s in Fire Service Administration, an advisor will follow up with more information.