OESA-BAS - Emergency Services Administration, BAS

A Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Emergency Services Administration from the University of North Texas at Dallas provides students an affordable pathway to a wide-ranging spectrum of rewarding careers in Emergency Services. Students pursuing the Emergency Services Administration degree gain valuable knowledge in the areas of management, leadership and community risk-reduction strategies that are essential in today’s first-responder work world. Completed entirely online, a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Services Administration prepares graduates for high-level administrative career opportunities in the Fire and Emergency Medical services.

Program Coordinator: Dr. Paul Ayres, Email: Paul.Ayres@untdallas.edu

Recommended Course Sequence

A recommended course sequence does not constitute an official degree plan, but rather serves as a tool for 4-year degree planning with an academic advisor. Copies of an official degree audit and transcripts are also useful documents for degree planning. Given UNT Dallas allows students to register in courses for multiple terms within the academic year, this document also supports multi-term course scheduling. Students should always confirm their course selections with an academic advisor to avoid taking unnecessary repeated courses and/or courses that do not meet financial assistance requirements. In addition to the courses listed here, all program and general university requirements must be met to earn the degree or credential. See Requirements for more information not represented in this recommended course sequence.

This plan assumes that TSI College Readiness requirements have been met in all subjects. All prerequisites must be met for course enrollment. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for TSI requirements and course descriptions for all course prerequisites.

Special Notes for Students Interested in Pursuing an Emergency Services Administration (ESA) degree at UNT Dallas

• Students pursuing this degree should have completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or at least 18 credit hours of vocational/workforce coursework toward an AAS degree at the community college in Fire or Emergency Medical Services studies.

• Completion of the University Core Curriculum is required to earn a Bachelor of Applied Science at UNT Dallas.

• Up to 42 hours of vocational/workforce coursework can be applied to this degree plan given the specialized nature of the applied degree.

• Meet with an academic advisor to develop an individualized plan for completion of the University Core, major ESA requirements (12 hours), ESA program electives 24 hours), and meet 120 undergraduate credit hours to graduate.