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Total Credit Hours
60
Cost Per Credit Hour
$213
Total Credit Hours
60
Cost Per Credit Hour
$213
The online Associate of Applied Science in Fire and Emergency Services (FES) from LSU Eunice is housed within the Division of Health Sciences and Business Technology. This degree program is designed for forward-thinking emergency professionals and uses a national professional development model for the fire service and EMS. Students will gain the skills and credentials to begin or advance their careers. Graduates of the program can find employment in emergency service departments, governmental agencies, private corporations, and similar industries.
The degree also offers two concentration areas:
Students may be eligible to receive up to 24 prior learning credits by completing relevant firefighter and paramedic certificates.
"The greatest benefit to my career is being able to pursue my fire degree online while still being able to work on shift. I don't have to worry about staying up all day attending classes in person if I have been up running calls all night." Captain Charles LaJack, St. Landry Parish
Receive continuous support from a dedicated Student Success Coach from application to graduation.
Faculty consists of field-experienced experts who have dealt with fire and emergency response, safety, and hazardous materials incidents.
Today's fire and emergency services leaders must adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Gone are the days when the only requirements were guts and leather lungs. This program is designed to help students develop the leadership and critical thinking skills needed to lead organizations through evolving changes.
Darryl E. Jones, Ph.D., CFO, EFO
Associate Professor
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the Associate of Applied Science in Fire and Emergency Services, you are eligible to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
Total credit hours: 60 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $213
Total cost with fees, and the maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $3,195
Total cost with fees, no transfer credits, and no financial aid: $12,780
Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Coach for the final program cost.
The online Associate of Applied Science in Fire and Emergency Services requires 60 credits to earn your degree.
Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on transferable credits and credit received for certifications.
Required Courses
Fire Service Technology Concentration
Emergency Services Concentration
The FES curriculum is based on the FESHE (Fire Emergency Services and Higher Education) model through the National Fire Academy.
Students enrolled in the online fire and emergency services program will gain the knowledge and skills to maintain public safety and pursue leadership opportunities in the emergency services sector.
Topics covered in this degree include:
Why choose LSU Eunice’s online Associate of Applied Science in Fire and Emergency Services (FES)?
This degree is the only online program of its kind in Louisiana. Having a degree is becoming more necessary for promotion in the emergency services field, so the FES program from LSUE equips students with the skills they need to advance their careers. Students can complete coursework when and where they choose. Additionally, the program offers two concentrations to help students further specialize their education.
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