UVU's Emergency Services programs are 100% online, giving you the flexibility to build a career in emergency response, public safety, and disaster management from anywhere. Start with the Emergency Services A.S. to build a broad foundation in emergency services roles and responsibilities, then continue into either the Emergency Services Administration B.S. for management- and administrative-level career preparation, or the Emergency Services Supervision B.A.P. for supervisory, operations-level career advancement. Each program is designed to prepare you to serve and protect your community at a different level of responsibility.
Provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to help them obtain a job in emergency services or, if already employed, to advance in their careers.
Teaches the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in first responder, emergency, public safety, security, and disaster work, with competencies to participate professionally at the management through administrative level in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from crises and disasters.
A three-year applied bachelor's degree for individuals seeking employment or supervisory, operations-level career advancement in emergency services and public safety agencies.
UVU's Emergency Services pathway is stackable, allowing you to build your education step by step while keeping credits aligned with your career goals. Coursework in the Emergency Services A.S. stacks into both the Emergency Services Administration B.S. and the Emergency Services Supervision B.A.P., so you can start with a two-year credential and move directly into whichever bachelor's degree fits your career direction — management and administration, or supervisory operations — without losing progress. This structure helps you gain valuable public safety skills along the way while creating an efficient path toward a bachelor's degree and long-term career advancement.
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Whether you're just entering the field or ready to move into leadership, Emergency Services offers three ways to study online:
For students entering emergency services, or already working in the field, who want a foundational credential covering employment requirements, roles, and responsibilities before choosing a bachelor's track.
A good fit for students aiming for management- through administrative-level roles in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery — or graduate study in emergency management or public administration.
A three-year applied bachelor's degree for students seeking employment or supervisory, operations-level career advancement in emergency services and public safety agencies.
UVU Online provides a top-quality education for in-state and out-of-state students:
Fully online undergraduate students residing within the state of Utah while attending classes pay the same tuition rates as students attending in-person classes, as determined by their residency designation.
Fully online undergraduate students residing outside of the state of Utah while attending classes pay a flat tuition rate of $285 per credit.
(Must be residing within the United States. Non U.S. citizens residing internationally do not qualify for the flat tuition rate.)
UVU offers Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) to help students earn college credit for skills and knowledge they already have from work, training, or past education. This process recognizes prior learning and helps make college more affordable and accessible. Students complete an assessment to demonstrate their knowledge before credit is awarded. CPL saves time and money by matching real‑world experience to UVU college classes.
UVU's commitment to providing accessible and high-quality online education has earned it national recognition from respected publications. With a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, UVU offers students the flexibility they need to pursue their educational goals wherever they are!
Yes. The Emergency Services A.S., Emergency Services Administration B.S., and Emergency Services Supervision B.A.P. are all 100% online programs. Course scheduling can vary by semester, so students should work with their Academic Advisor to plan their specific course sequence.
Yes. Credits earned in the Emergency Services A.S. stack into both the Emergency Services Administration B.S. and the Emergency Services Supervision B.A.P., so you can continue toward a bachelor's degree without losing progress.
The Emergency Services Administration B.S. prepares students for management through administrative-level roles, while the Emergency Services Supervision B.A.P. is a three-year applied degree focused on supervisory, operations-level career advancement. Both build on the same foundation but lead toward different levels of responsibility.
The A.S. is a 60-credit program with a sample graduation plan built around two years of full-time enrollment. Actual completion time may vary based on transfer credit, course sequencing, and enrollment status; meeting with an Academic Advisor is recommended to build an individualized plan.
Tuition depends on your residency status. Out-of-state students pay a flat per-credit rate, while in-state students pay UVU's regular undergraduate tuition rates. See the “What Is My Tuition?” section above for current rates, or visit UVU Online's Tuition and Financial Aid page for the most up-to-date figures.
Possibly. UVU's Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) program allows students to earn college credit for relevant work experience, training, or prior education through an assessment process. Visit UVU's CPL page to learn more, or contact your Academic Advisor about transfer credit.
