Recognized as the leader in online fire education, Columbia Southern University’s A.S. in fire science is one of the most reputable fire professional development programs in the nation. CSU’s fire science program incorporates a comprehensive, relevant curriculum of fire prevention and fire protection that provides graduates with the knowledge needed to become a firefighter. The program also provides current firefighters with the education needed to broaden their career paths. This degree program is recognized through Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE), a network of the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy.