Online Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services Administration from LSU
Develop leadership and administrative skills specific to fire and emergency services organizations.
Examine emergency management principles, public safety operations, and organizational decision-making.
Apply coursework to real-world emergency services and public safety contexts.
Accredited
Louisiana State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
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Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 11, 2026
Classes begin
May 25, 2026
I have some college credits
A bachelor’s degree requires 120 credit hours. However, to be admitted to the BS in FESA requires students to have earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a related field (typically 60 credit hours). The FESA program provides the final 60 credit hours needed to complete your bachelor’s degree, allowing you to build on your previous education and graduate faster.
Note: If all 60 hours of the AAS are not transferable, then more than 60 hours may be needed to complete the BS degree.
Students applying for this degree are encouraged to work with their advisors to ensure optimal transferability of credits.
Transfer Student General Admission Requirements:
- 2.5 academic GPA on all transferable college work attempted.
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level English course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken.
- A grade of “C” or better in a college-level Math course that fulfilled a general education requirement at the institution where it was taken.
- Learn more about Transferring to LSU here
- To see about transfer credits please check out the TIGER TRANSFER TABLES
Tuition
LSU's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 60 credit hours1
- Total credit hours per program
- $445
- Cost per credit hour
- $13,350
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $26,700
- Total cost with fees
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSU offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
Academics
The online Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Services Administration from LSU addresses critical challenges, such as coastal vulnerability and security concerns. By integrating expertise in emergency management with construction management and disaster science principles, students are equipped to develop resilient infrastructure and respond effectively to disasters, mitigate risks, and enhance community resilience.
What Will I Learn?
Student learning outcomes for the online Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Service Administration reflect the inter-disciplinary nature of the program and encompass a range of knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed below:
- Emergency Management & Preparedness: Apply emergency management principles, theories, and practices to effectively plan and lead fire and emergency service operations.
- Fire Science Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of fire behavior, prevention, suppression, and investigation.
- Management & Leadership: Develop effective leadership and management skills to lead and manage teams in emergency situations.
- Strategic Planning: Apply strategic planning and decision-making techniques to address complex emergency service challenges.
- Risk Assessment & Safety: Lead and manage emergency services organizations effectively to prioritize safety, minimize risks, and ensure the well-being of both responders and the communities they serve.
- Interagency Coordination & Community Engagement: Collaborate with various agencies and the community to promote awareness, build resilience, and facilitate effective emergency response and recovery efforts.
- Incident Command Systems (ICS): Apply ICS principles to manage incidents effectively, ensuring coordination and communication among responders.
- Data Analysis: Utilize data and technology to analyze trends, assess response effectiveness, and make data- driven decisions.
- Project Management: Apply the PM process to manage projects effectively, including the management of scope, time, costs, and quality, ensuring satisfying the needs for which the project was undertaken.
Minors
This program includes an embedded minor in Disaster Science and Management that meets the education and training requirement for a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) provided by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
The Construction Management Minor expands the degree to include basic construction project management skills along with a knowledge of building structure and related construction processes.
Courses
Disaster and Emergency Management Core: The disaster and emergency management core is focused on hazards, disasters, emergency management fundamentals, hazard risk reduction, and geographic information systems. The course also cover topics such as incident command systems, construction applications, and essential industry leadership.
Construction Management Core: These core courses providing a foundation in construction management principles, including construction equipment, estimating, scheduling and cost control, and project management.
Foundation Courses: These courses prepare students with enhanced skills in writing, reasoning communication, and more. Beyond their use in daily life, these skills allow students to excel in higher level coursework.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
General Education Requirements: |
15 |
MATH 1022 Plane Trigonometry |
3 |
CHEM 1001 Introductory Chemistry I |
3 |
CHEM 1002 Introductory Chemistry II |
3 |
CMST 1061: Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
ECON 2030: Economic Principles |
3 |
Core Requirements: |
45 |
FESA 3203: Incident Command System |
3 |
CM 4101: Construction Scheduling and Cost Control ** |
3 |
CM 4117: Human and Environmental Factors |
3 |
CM 4221: Construction Project Management ** |
3 |
CM 4222: Essentials of Industry Leadership ** |
3 |
CM 4223: Company Strategic Planning |
3 |
CM 3111: Construction Estimating** |
3 |
GEOG 2200: Hazards, Disasters, and the Environment * |
3 |
GEOG 2210: Fundamentals of Emergency Management |
3 |
GEOG 4200: Hazard Risk Reduction* |
3 |
FESA 2117: Essential Construction Applications** |
3 |
CM 2113: Construction Equipment** |
3 |
GEOG 4200: Hazard Risk Reduction |
3 |
GEOG 4045: Environmental Remote Sensing* |
3 |
GEOG 4047: Geographic Information Systems* |
3 |
GEOG 4078: Environment and Development* |
3 |
TOTAL |
60 |
*Minor in Disaster Science and Management (18 credits)
**Minor in Construction Management (18 credits)
NOTE: The B.S in Fire & Emergency Services Administration is a degree completion program to enable students to transfer in the credits from an Associate degree in Fire & Emergency Services or related fields.
Students applying for this degree are encouraged to work with their advisors to ensure optimal transferability of credits.
Careers
The program equips students with the competencies necessary to be qualified administrators in leadership positions in fire and emergency services organizations. In addition, it prepares graduates for advancement in the ranks for the fire service, EMS, and emergency management.
Career Opportunities
- Construction Manager
- Estimator
- Construction and Building Inspector
- Environmental Protection Manager
- Compliance Analyst/Officer
- Fire Captain
- Grants Manager
- Fire Education Officer
- Project Management Specialists
- Compliance Officers
- Construction Managers
- Cost Estimators
- First-Line Supervisors
- Firefighting and Prevention Workers
- Project Manager
Testimonials
With our integrated minors in Construction Management and Disaster Science Management, students gain specialized skills to design resilient infrastructure and manage disaster recovery effectively."
