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An Online Undergraduate Certificate in Fire Science That Can Jump-Start or Enhance Your Education

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Earn Your Online Certificate in Fire Science

In the world of fire and emergency operations, conditions change quickly as does the knowledge needed to lead the response. American Military University offers the Undergraduate Certificate in Fire Science for professionals interested in fire service, public safety, and emergency management. This career-focused certificate provides students with a foundational understanding of the overall fire science discipline.

Students completing the certificate program also do so in preparation of earning a baccalaureate degree. Through this certificate program, students study fundamental principles, theory, and best practices associated with leading-edge fire science and management. This includes tactical fire operations, fire safety, firefighting leadership and management, and community fire issues.

American Military University's classes are conducted entirely online. It enables working professionals the flexibility to complete a career-relevant degree while maintaining their existing careers and changing schedules. Fire science professors are industry experts who combine relevant theory with real-world experience. Many are frontline leaders in firefighting, fire service management, urban search and rescue, emergency medical services, hazardous materials operations, incident command, emergency and disaster management, and hazard identification and risk reduction.

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A University That's Got Your Six

Convenient

Our online classes feature weekly class schedules with no set login times. Our mobile app expands your access.

Flexible

Programs start every month with mostly 8-week class formats, so you can begin on your schedule.

Accredited

Part of American Public University System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Efficient

Finish faster and save. Certificate students can typically transfer up to 9 credits for military service, previous academic coursework, and job experience.

Supportive

Our advisors are available seven days a week, and we have a peer mentoring program to provide support when you need it most.

Relevant

Get career-relevant knowledge from faculty who bring their experience from government, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, defense agencies, technology firms, and the military.

Personalized

Our undergraduate classes average 20 students, so you won’t feel lost in the crowd.

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Transfer Credit Evaluation

AMU does not charge to evaluate and apply eligible transfer credit.

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Textbooks & Ebooks

We provide no-cost textbooks and ebooks for all undergraduates.

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Tuition for associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and undergraduate certificates.

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Out-Of-Pocket Tuition Possible

All U.S. active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, and Reservists are eligible for our Freedom Grant® that covers undergraduate and master’s-level tuition above the military TA cap of $250/credit hour.

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