Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science.

 Program Highlights 

The program explores technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics. The curriculum includes:

  • Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation
  • Disaster and fire defense planning
  • Hazardous materials management
  • The role of the fire service within the community

 Curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Courses Credits
    Eight Skills of the Effective Fire Science Student 5
    Fire Behavior and Combustion 5
    Building Construction for Fire Protection 5
    Fire Protection Hydraulics and Water Supply 5
    Fire Protection Systems 5
    Fire Prevention Practices 5
    Strategy and Tactics 5
    Associate’s Capstone in Fire Science 5
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 35
    Total Program Requirements 90

  

 

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

Students completing the program and earning their Associate of Science in Fire Science can look for work as firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first line supervisors, and managers of firefighting, among other positions.* This program also prepares students who are looking to continue their education with the foundation to earn higher degrees.† 

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$371.00
Total program requirements90
Total cost of tuition$33,390.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective June 5, 2010, a minimum tuition deposit, depending on your program and as described in the Tuition and Fees Supplement, is required at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 (Toll Free) to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
† While the program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued bachelor's- and graduate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any bachelor's- or graduate-level programs.