Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management - Fire Science

Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management - Fire Science

Why Earn Your Emergency Management - Fire Science Degree at Saint Leo University?

Expand the scope of your fire services knowledge and prepare for career advancement with the convenience of an online course schedule. Fire science is a respected profession with rising demand in the public and private sectors nationwide. Our comprehensive, regionally and nationally accredited curriculum is designed to deliver world-class training in the high-level leadership skills necessary to manage fire prevention, protection and safety services. Emergency and disaster management degree online students will also gain a deep understanding of the social, political and legal aspects of fire science management.

Undergraduate Emergency Management - Fire Science Program Details

Our Online Bachelor's of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management – Fire Science Administration Specialization program is directed toward those who are currently working in the field.

In many jurisdictions and in the military, high-ranking law enforcement, public safety and fire service officers are often encouraged, and may be required, to attain a master’s degree.

However, no matter where you are in your career now, as a graduate of our program you will have applicable skills and an impressive university credential. Your online bachelor’s degree will be an important step forward in your career, moving you closer to your dream of a promotion to lieutenant, captain or battalion chief or becoming an arson investigator or fire marshal and more.

The convenient, online delivery method is ideal for fire service professionals and others who are currently employed and want a nationally recognized, regionally accredited education that fits their personal schedules. That’s you, right? Study when and where you want and finish fast. When you’re ready to enhance your career prospects as a fire science professional, we’re ready to help you achieve your goal.

Program Details

• Est. Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120 hours

Learn Your Way: Online, On Campus, or Near You

• Online: Saint Leo University’s online learning experience provides a well-rounded education with the flexibility to tailor your course of study to meet your individual needs. We know our students have lives outside school, and we seek to meet them where they are. Online students can count on receiving excellent academics as well as opportunities for hands-on learning.
• On Campus: Students who pursue their degrees at Saint Leo’s main campus near sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, join a community of enthusiastic learners just like them.
• Education Centers: You may also choose to pursue your degree through one of our education centers, which merge a traditional in-person education with the flexibility to match your lifestyle. Education centers offer eight-week academic terms as well as evening and weekend classes.

Career Outlook

No matter which learning experience you choose, you will receive plenty of professional development opportunities, industry knowledge from expert professors, and support from the Saint Leo community. All this together means that you will be ready for a successful career or continued studies upon graduation.

Career Opportunities

• Director or Coordinator of Emergency Operations
• Disaster Services Consultant
• Community Preparedness Planner
• Military Support Specialist
• Federal Coordinating Officer
• FEMA Administration
• Transportation Security Administration Officer
• Safety and Security Coordinator
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent

Where are Saint Leo Graduates Now?

• Atlanta Fire Department
• Atlanta Police Department
• Wakulla County (FL) Fire Rescue
• Hernando County (FL) Office of Emergency Management
• Hillsborough County (FL) Fire Rescue
• U.S. Air Force
• U.S. Coast Guard
• U.S. Navy
• Department of Homeland Security
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Routt County (CO) Emergency Communications

Accreditation

Saint Leo University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Director or Coordinator of Emergency Operations
• Disaster Services Consultant
• Community Preparedness Planner
• Military Support Specialist
• Federal Coordinating Officer
• FEMA Administration
• Transportation Security Administration Officer
• Safety and Security Coordinator
• Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agent