Bachelor of Science in Fire Science – Online Degree

Bachelor of  Science in Fire Science (2 + 2)

The Fire Science online degree adds a high degree of flexibility and convenience to your professional development while maintaining the level of quality and effectiveness consistent with a traditional approach.

Fire Science & Emergency Management credit courses are taken in a distance-learning format using Canvas. Written assignments and projects provide a continual indication of progress and form the basis of an ongoing relationship between professor and student. Telephone consultations and/or virtual meetings are used to supplement the learning process.  For more details on courses, see the Fire Science Curriculum Map.

Courses outside the Fire Science and Emergency Management requirements and electives required for the bachelor’s degree should be taken either at LCCC or by continuing the open learning method through various distance-learning options. All courses must be pre-approved by appropriate department heads.  

The University of Cincinnati’s Fire Science is offered in conjunction with the National Fire Academy’s degree program must have:

• An Associate Degree in Fire Science (or the equivalent)
• Transfer students must be in good standing according to standards of the colleges from which they wish to transfer
• Must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average
• Transfer students must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours at UC

We recommend that you contact a UC advisor (contact details are below) to complete an unofficial review of your credits. Let the advisor know you are a potential University Partnership student.  The next step would be to review the UC Transfer frequently asked questions link to learn more about applying and deadlines.

Parallel LCCC Program

Associate of Applied Science Fire Science

AAS Curriculum Pathway – Fire & Safety Engineering Technology

Admission Requirements

• Application can be initiated during the semester in which 60 semester hours will be earned.  Students can apply prior to completion of their associate degree.
• ​Must be an accredited college or university and applied to either gen ed, major coursework, and or elective credits.  Also accepts relevant certifications and courses for advanced standing.  The advanced standing list can be found here (click link).
• Be in good standing at the previously attended school
• A high school transcript is required and final transcript from college/ university attended
• ACT/SAT scores are not required.
• 2.0 minimum, but students with less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average may still be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis and admitted on a warning or probationary status.

Application Procedures

To apply to the Partnership, follow the steps below:

1. Complete an online application.  Select “transfer application”.  Contact Raena Hoskins with advanced standing documents.
2. Pay the $50 non-refundable application fee (or fee waiver).  If you are Pell eligible and need assistance with the application fee, apply for the NACAC Transfer application fee waiver.  Form is downloadable on the link.
3. Request that all colleges or universities that you have attended send official transcripts directly to UC.
4. Once your materials are in, check your email often for a decision.
5. Once admitted, meet with your UC advisor to schedule classes.
6. It is recommended that you review UC’s New Welcome Student Transfer and Transition Advising page designed to help connect you to all the resources and technology you need to succeed at UC.  Welcomes also cover ways to get involved, network with other students, and gain leadership experience. Check out this special video from UC just for transfer students.

Contact Information

Raena Hoskins, Fire Science & Emergency Management
(513) 556-6583
hoskinus@ucmail.uc.edu

Lawrence T. Bennett, Esq., Program Chair Fire Science & Emergency Management
(513) 470-2744
lawrence.bennett@uc.edu