Department of Natural Sciences (NTSC)

Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Fire Science

The Bachelor of Science in Fire Science degree program is a dual-enrollment program in partnership with accredited community colleges using an on-line delivery system. Some requirements must be completed through an accredited community college. Students with an Associates of Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology from an accredited community colleges will apply directly to Fayetteville State University for admission. University College Core Courses needed for the program may be completed on the FSU campus, but these courses will not have on-line delivery.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Fire Science major requires a minimum of 60 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Admission Requirements: Fire Service Related Education and/or Experience

The Fire Science program with concentrations in fire service management and fire investigations has been designed as a bachelor's degree completion program. Students admitted under dual enrollment status will be eligible to transfer up to 84 community college credit hours. Students not participating in the dual enrollment feature can transfer up to 90 credit hours from community colleges or universities providing that all of those credits have been completed prior to admission to Fayetteville State University. Therefore, prior to formal admission, the applicant should meet one of the following criteria:

1. A regionally accredited A.A.S. in a fire service related disciplines.
2. A regionally accredited A.A.S., A.A., or A.G.S. in any discipline, with five years of documented fire service experience.
3. A student seeking a second bachelor’s degree.