05/26/2026
Nichols College and Anna Maria College have announced a series of partnerships and teach-out agreements designed to support Anna Maria students as they continue their educational journeys.
Nichols will pursue a more substantial transition of Anna Maria's Fire Science program, including both on-campus and online components. Those academic pathways include:
1. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs in Fire Science and Emergency Management.
2. Online B.S. programs in Fire Science and Criminal Justice.
3. Master of Public Administration (MPA).
4. Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice.
These programs align with Nichols' applied, career-focused approach to education and expand opportunities in areas tied directly to public service, leadership, emergency response and workforce demand across the region.
Nichols intends to welcome students into these academic programs beginning this fall.
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The two institutions propose transitioning Anna Mariaโs respected public safety and administration programs to Nichols, including its signature fire science program.