The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Science provides the opportunity for individuals seeking careers in the fire service to acquire standard firefighting skills and prepare for state and/or national certifications, including the Firefighter I and II Certification. Students will gain broad knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the fire service as firefighters. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Firefighter Operations is also available.

The Cosmetology program prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or fullservice salons. This program includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations. This instructional program prepares students for entry level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education. Students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in the Career and Technical Student Organization, SkillsUSA.

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Construction Trades: Carpentry program is designed to provide knowledge, safety, and skills in the carpentry construction trade. This program is an introduction to common construction skills to include safety, codes, construction drawings, tools, wall systems, flooring systems, and roof systems. Students can seek employment as carpentry technicians on residential and commercial job sites.

The Electrical Wiring program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install indoor and outdoor residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and associated power transmission lines. The program includes instruction in electricity, safety procedures, wiring, insulation and grounding, schematic blueprint interpretation, equipment operation and maintenance, and applicable codes and standards. The Electrical Wiring program prepares students for entry-level employment, further training, and/or post-secondary education for these and other occupations. Electrical Wiring students also develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through their participation in the state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization SkillsUSA.

This program is designed for both in-service and pre-service students

American Military University’s (AMU) fire science certificate for undergraduate students analyzes the fundamentals of fire science.

AMU’s fire science certificate online program explores the essentials of fire behavior and combustion. This certificate program will strengthen your knowledge of:

Fire prevention tactics

Protection systems

Emergency services

Safety

Survival

This six-course program follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Model Curriculum (FESHE), as outlined by the U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Academy.

Our online classes are designed to help you develop the skills to be successful! Find out which one of our nationally recognized programs is best for you!

It’s time for your comeback. Earn your associate’s degree online and move your fire sciences career forward. Achieve a degree you can be proud of — and that employers will respect.

Build foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.

Explore the technical and legal aspects of arson, the technologies used in firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics.

Learn from professors who are experienced fire science professionals, bringing real-world knowledge to the classroom.

Gain valuable on-the-job experience through an optional internship.