Anna Maria College Online

From arson to the spilling of hazardous materials, a disaster can strike at any moment. The online Bachelor of Science in Fire Science completer program from Anna Maria College provides firefighters the vital knowledge to obtain a leadership position in fire service and related fields.

It is crucial to obtain advanced study and training in order to efficiently and effectively provide protection and deal with emergencies, and Anna Maria College's online fire science degree program allows you to complete your studies whenever and wherever it is most convenient for you. With a fire science bachelor's degree, you'll gain a strong foundation in the technical aspects of dealing with firefighting, fire dynamics, and hazardous materials while developing professional and managerial skills. You will also increase your understanding of legal issues, ethics, service and the psychological effects of emergencies—all of which can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to propel your career to the next level.... [-]

Designed with law enforcement officials in mind, Anna Maria College’s Master of Public Administration with a Criminal Justice specialization balances the leadership and organizational aspects of public service with the specific needs of the justice community.

Anna Maria’s faculty is made up of working professionals with experience in the field. You’ll have the opportunity to gain experience from men and women who hold the jobs you’re looking for.... [-]

The havoc and damage created by natural and man-made disasters can be minimized with effective emergency planning. Anna Maria College’s Master of Public Administration with an Emergency Management specialization is intended for leaders in the public sector who wish to gain a better understanding of preparing for and dealing with these events.

To move into the upper ranks of the fire service field, you must not only have the knowledge to anticipate and plan for today’s complex emergency scenarios, but you must also display the administrative and people skills of an effective leader. Anna Maria College’s Master of Public Administration with a Fire and Emergency Services specialization is designed for experienced firefighters, officers, and other fire-service professionals who want to move into management and high-level positions.

Professionals in the public administration field analyze information, oversee expenditures, draft and implement governmental and public policy, manage people and resources, conduct safety inspections, investigate suspected criminal activity, serve as consultants, and in general act as stewards for the public interest. Public administrators also help government agencies and private organizations meet the ever-changing needs of the general population. Fortunately, Anna Maria College’s General Track MPA focuses on the skills and knowledge required of public sector leaders.

Become an effective, recognized leader within the public sector with the General Track of the online Master of Public Administration. This track will offer you maximum career flexibility with high-income opportunity thanks to the growing demand for administrators equipped with a public sector management degree.... [-]

At the local, national and international level, threats to our homeland’s security continue to evolve and morph. A new generation of vigilant leaders requires a new mission for education. Anna Maria College is proud to offer an online Master of Public Administration degree with a Homeland Security specialization.

Be a recognized leader in this fast-growing, integral sector of America’s defense infrastructure. Anna Maria College’s online Master of Public Administration degree with a Homeland Security specialization gives you the disaster prevention and response expertise needed to protect your country, your community, and your fellow citizens.

Homeland security experts protect and oversee the nation’s people, systems and environment; aid in disaster recovery efforts; and assist in mitigating loss of life following terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other crisis situations. Men and women who hold positions with the Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, private corporations, or nonprofit organizations help reduce the vulnerabilities of the nation and minimize the damage from catastrophic hazards.... [-]