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Fire Science (A.S.)
at Berkshire Community College · 48 credits
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$6,164
In-state tuition / yr
20%
Graduate on time
$40,052
Median earnings after
55%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
3 transfer directly1 count as electives6 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Bridgewater State University for 10 required courses at Berkshire Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Program Courses
36 credits- Not offered this termFundamental Computer LiteracyCIS 102 · 4 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termPrinciples of Emergency ServicesFIS 101 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termFire Behavior & CombustionFIS 106 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termBuilding Construction for Fire ProtectionFIS 123 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termProtection SystemsFIS 128 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termFire PreventionFIS 145 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termPrinciples of Fire & Emergency Services Safety & SurvivalFIS 221 · 3 credits
- Not offered this termIntroductory SociologySOC 105 · 3 creditsTransfers
General Education Courses
12 credits- Not offered this termIntroductory PsychologyPSY 107 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termIntroductory SociologySOC 105 · 3 creditsTransfers
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.