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Master of Arts in Fire Science

Anna Maria College

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Description

Anna Maria College's online Master of Arts in Fire Science degree program is the ideal option for those individuals who are looking to develop the in-depth knowledge that is needed for fire service professionals who looking for more responsibility and increased earning power.

Focused on guiding students in their study of disaster response and control, effective communication within and across emergency response agencies, and the management and planning of human resources, this is an excellent online program for any individual looking to advance into management positions such as fire chief or head of a government agency that provides fire protection, prevention, or management services.

Throughout the course of this online degree in fire science, students will partake a number of courses that focus on topics, such as:

  • Ethical Theory
  • Organizational Theory and Behavior for the Public Sector
  • Executive Leadership in the Public Sector
  • Local Government Financial Management
  • Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, and Sustainability
  • Essentials of Emergency Management
  • Emergency Services Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management for Local Government
  • Emergency Services Communications and Technology
  • Critical Incident Stress Management for Emergency Services
  • Multiple Agency Coordination and Management
  • Customer Service: Creating a Customer Friendly Organization

Graduates of this online fire science program will have developed the knowledge and the skills that are needed for ascending to the upper ranks in this field, such as disaster response and control, effective communication within and across emergency response agencies, and the management and planning of human resources.

Accreditation Information

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education

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