Undergraduate Degree in Emergency Services with UF Online
Start on your own action plan and strengthen your potential. Grow in ranks and prepare for career advancement with an online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services.
Today’s emergency services industry is demanding higher levels of education and training from our nation’s leaders in first response and disaster management. UF’s online degree in Emergency Services is designed for emergency services professionals who desire an increase in managerial responsibility and leadership skills. Our program is unique in that it offers a combination of Fire Science, EMS and Emergency Management courses designed to meet your professional aspirations.
Earning a degree in emergency services opens the door to a variety of rewarding careers, as well as a unique opportunity to help protect the public by minimizing danger through leadership in the public or private sector of emergency services. Graduates can find jobs at the local, state and national level of government, insurance companies, industry and other areas. Through our program, students earn an accredited Bachelor of Science in Emergency Services from industry-recognized faculty.
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor of Science
Emergency Services
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Transfer CreditsEmergency Services Specializations
Students majoring in our Emergency Services degree can choose one of the following three specializations:
For students who wish to work in the fire service or a fire related career. The program focuses on the area of fire science.
For students seeking careers in managing an EMS system, working in a governing agency for EMS, or management and leadership positions for the hospital environment.
For students seeking careers in emergency management in the public or private sector.
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Career Tracks and Opportunities
What professions will a degree in Emergency Services prepare me for?
- Fire Department Management
- Emergency Medical Service Management
- Emergency Management
- Insurance Companies
- Federal Government including DHS, FEMA, HHS, DOT
- State Government
- Private industry such as oil companies, industry management, and business
Please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or Career One Stop for additional suggestions on further career pathways and opportunities.
Admissions Requirements
- If you have 0-11 transferable college credits, review the Freshman admissions requirements.
- If you have 12-59 transferable credits, review the Lower Division Transfer admission requirements.
Note: The Fire Specialization only admits upper division transfer applicants. Freshmen and lower division transfer applicants may apply to the EMS and Emergency Management specializations only.
Upper division transfer applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) and Second Bachelor’s degree seeking applicants should meet the following criteria for admission to each specialization (Fire Specialization, EMS Specialization, and Emergency Management Specialization):
- Must have 2.3 overall GPA.
- Needs 60 transferable credits to qualify, but AA not required.
- Must have certification, internship experience, or elective courses in area of interest or relevant professional experience
Available specializations for Upper Division Transfer applicants:
- Fire Specialization
- EMS Specialization
- Emergency Management Specialization
*Note: Unsuccessful attempts in courses in the desired major may lower competitiveness.
**Applicants to all specializations can transfer in a maximum of 18 credits of Emergency service electives from prior industry specific programs.
Tuition Rate for Non-Florida Residents
UF Online tuition and fees for out of state students admitted to the Emergency Services program are $352.62 per credit hour ($300 in tuition + $52.62 in fees). Visit UF Online’s Tuition and Fees page for additional information.
