The requirements for the online B.S. in Fire Science include:

• An associate’s degree or 60 transferable credit hours*
• A GPA of 2.0

*Note: For B.S. in Fire Science students, transcripts with transfer credits from other institutions will be posted but will not appear on the Anna Maria College transcript until three Anna Maria College courses are successfully completed.

Our online Bachelor of Science in Fire Science faculty brings some of the biggest names in fire services and protection, with decades of experience and recognition from peers and the states. You won’t find this level of expertise anywhere else.

No. All of the coursework in this bachelor’s degree program is completely online and asynchronous.

There are six terms per year for the online B.S. in Fire Science. With 20 fire science courses taken at a rate of one class per term, you could finish the degree in a little more than three years. Taking more than one course per term, you could complete the program in as little as 2 years. Speak with a Program Manager to determine the pace that’s right for you.

Yes. A minimum of 60 college level credits are required to start this degree program. If your associate’s degree (or completed course work) is in a discipline other than Fire Science, you must also have a ProBoard/IFSAC certified, FF I/II certification.

These 60 credits can come from an associate degree from a related field or from prior course work among other scenarios. Up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution may be considered for transfer credit towards this degree.*

Give us a call to learn more about our admissions process and to talk to one of our Program Managers about a personalized evaluation of your transcript and admissions needs: 877-265-3201.

*Note: For B.S. in Fire Science students, transcripts with transfer credits from other institutions will be posted but will not appear on the Anna Maria College transcript until three Anna Maria College courses are successfully completed.

Yes, 6 or 15 additional transfer credits may be granted* to students with one or more of the following:

• State or national EMT (6 credits)
• State or national Paramedic (15 credits)
• FFI/II ProBoard/IFSAC Certified
• Acceptable credits from a regionally accredited four-year institution

*Note: For B.S. in Fire Science students, transcripts with transfer credits from other institutions will be posted but will not appear on the Anna Maria College transcript until three Anna Maria College courses are successfully completed.

Each class term is eight weeks.

To apply, you must:

• Complete the online application
• Provide evidence of an official undergraduate degree, an associate’s degree in fire science from a regionally accredited United States college or university. Applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree in another discipline must be FF 1&2 certified*
• Possess a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0
• Submit your resume, your FFI/II certification (or equivalent) and your current EMT or Paramedic certification card
• International students must also submit TOEFL scores, with a minimum score of 550 (PBT); 213 (CBT) or 79 (IBT), along with other required documents

Be sure to visit our Admissions Overview page for all details regarding applying for the online B.S. in Fire Science degree program, as well as a convenient application checklist.

*Note: For B.S. in Fire Science students, transcripts with transfer credits from other institutions will be posted but will not appear on the Anna Maria College transcript until three Anna Maria College courses are successfully completed.

This degree provides the advanced knowledge and skills for many fire service professionals on how to become more than just a firefighter. For more career and industry opportunities, please visit our Career Outlook page.

You’ll find more details on our General FAQ page. You can also call 877-265-3201 to speak with a Program Manager right away or request more information, and we’ll contact you.