Total tuition

$10,593.77

Total required fees

$494.50

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Pierce Ft. Steilacoom, Online

Instructional methods

Hybrid or Blended Program

Award name

AAS-T

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

This unique Fire Command and Administration degree was developed as a joint program between College and Bates Technical College. Courses are shared between the two colleges and will be offered exclusively online. The Associate in Fire Command and Administration (FCA) degree is designed for students who plan to transfer general education requirements to four-year institutions after completing the first two years of study at Pierce College and Bates Technical College. It is also recommended for students who have not yet decided the field they will enter or the four-year institution they will attend. The degree program is designed to respond to the high demand for trained fire service professionals. Successful students may utilize experience and knowledge gained through course study to advance to graduate programs in fire service, as well as to fulfill discipline-specific certification requirements for the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The Associate in Fire Command and Administration is designed for fire service professionals seeking technical knowledge to support advancement to senior leadership positions leading to chief executive management positions.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A