Fire and Emergency Services Administration

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Fire Administration Degree

Why Choose CSU?

As a CSU OnlinePlus student, you can expect:

  • Academic Excellence: Earn a highly-respected, regionally-accredited degree from a top tier university that consistently earns top rankings.
  • Quality: Because your degree is taught by the same faculty and covers the same content as the on-campus equivalent, your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to students on campus.
  • Value: Financial aid is available for all programs, and you pay the same affordable tuition regardless of where you live. CSU is consistently one of the top public universities in the United States in terms of educational quality and affordability.
  • Convenience: You have the flexibility and convenience of taking courses at times and locations that fit your life.
  • Access: Have access to numerous University resources, including email, advising, career services, and library services.
  • Community: Become a part of our community by reading our blog and connecting with other students, alumni, and faculty on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
  • Recognition: Join us for a graduation lunch each spring, participate in the on-campus graduation ceremony, or view a live, online streaming video of graduation ceremonies.

Questions? Ask us.

We'll be in touch within 2 business days.

- or contact -

Frances Betts
(970) 491-0675
(877) 491-4336
frances.betts@colostate.edu

Receive periodic emails about this program.

For admission or academic advising questions:

Kelli Clark
College of Applied Human Sciences
(970) 491-2093
kelli.clark@colostate.edu

Degree at a Glance

Delivery

Online. On-campus attendance is not required to complete this program.

Total credits

120 credits (a minimum of 60 credits must be transferred into the program).

Tuition

$319 per credit. All courses require the purchase of textbooks. Some courses require the purchase of a DVD lecture set.
(financial aid available)

Time frame

Can be completed in two years; most students require three to four years. Most FESA students are currently employed professionals who take an average of two courses per semester. The program completion time is heavily influenced by the number of transfer credits so students are encouraged to take advantage of all opportunities for transfer credit.

Generally, individual courses are 16 weeks in Fall and Spring and 12 weeks in Summer. See each course page for details.

Designed for

Fire and emergency services professionals looking to advance their careers with increased administrative, management, and leadership skills.

Typical students are currently employed as career or volunteer firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, fire/building inspectors or trainers.

What you will earn

You will earn the same regionally-accredited Colorado State University degree that a student on the Fort Collins campus is awarded. Your diploma and transcript are identical to those awarded to on-campus students.