FEMA and Excelsior - How many should I have FCC transcribe?

[heather102581]

Hi there,

I started taking FEMA classes with no real plan. Now I have 6 completed and am not sure which if any will translate into credit with Excelsior. The school won't evaluate these without the official FCC transcript but I don't have 77 dollars to spend on each credit just to see if they are accepted for credit. Here are the FEMA courses I've completed:

FEM108
FEM113
FEM131
FEM132
FEM134
FEM135

I am enrolled in the ASB program with no other credits earned yet.

Does anyone have experience receiving credit for FEMA classes with Excelsior?

Thanks :-)

[pitbull30]

Hi there,

I started taking FEMA classes with no real plan. Now I have 6 completed and am not sure which if any will translate into credit with Excelsior. The school won't evaluate these without the official FCC transcript but I don't have 77 dollars to spend on each credit just to see if they are accepted for credit. Here are the FEMA courses I've completed:

FEM108
FEM113
FEM131
FEM132
FEM134
FEM135

I am enrolled in the ASB program with no other credits earned yet.

Does anyone have experience receiving credit for FEMA classes with Excelsior?

Thanks :-)

unless it changed. doesnt EC except a "credit bank" for fema through TESC? if it does then you might get more bang for your buck that way.

[newbie123]

Hi there,

I started taking FEMA classes with no real plan. Now I have 6 completed and am not sure which if any will translate into credit with Excelsior. The school won't evaluate these without the official FCC transcript but I don't have 77 dollars to spend on each credit just to see if they are accepted for credit. Here are the FEMA courses I've completed:

FEM108
FEM113
FEM131
FEM132
FEM134
FEM135

I am enrolled in the ASB program with no other credits earned yet.

Does anyone have experience receiving credit for FEMA classes with Excelsior?

Thanks :-)

$77 a credit? That's $210. for three credits. It's cheaper to take a straigherline.com class at $99.00 a month for as many classes as you can crunch into a month.

I thought it only cost $40. for ACE to transcribe FEMA and all organization credits, then you take the ACE transcript to the college so they can apply the credits for classes.

[rebel100]

ACE and FEMA have nothing to do with each other. FEMA's fill niche, particularly at TESC. They can be transcribed for credit at FCC at $76 or $77 dollars a credit. Not for everyone...but do have their place.

[NAP]

There are a couple of people (Dondeal and Rickyjo) who have done this recently and should know the answer to your question:

http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...#post91793

Since the price is high, I would recommend waiting to pay to transfer these FEMA credits until you have a better idea of how many you will actually need to complete.

Also, if I remember correctly, you do not have a lot of free electives in this degree. Something like the 3 free NFA credits on an ACE transcript or even an exam like Intro to Computing or A&I Lit may be a better choice for your credit needs.

[costic]

Hi there,

I started taking FEMA classes with no real plan. Now I have 6 completed and am not sure which if any will translate into credit with Excelsior. The school won't evaluate these without the official FCC transcript but I don't have 77 dollars to spend on each credit just to see if they are accepted for credit. Here are the FEMA courses I've completed:

FEM108
FEM113
FEM131
FEM132
FEM134
FEM135

I am enrolled in the ASB program with no other credits earned yet.

Does anyone have experience receiving credit for FEMA classes with Excelsior?

Thanks :-)

FEM108 - if this is their IS-7 Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance? Then yes, 1 credit
FEM113 - IS-1 Emergency Mgr? If so, yes, 1 Credit
FEM131 - IS230? 1 credit
FEM132 - IS240.a Leadership and Influence, 1 credit
FEM134 - IS242 Effective Communication, 1 credit
FEM135 - IS-244.a Developing & Managing Volunteers, 1 credit.

The FEMA ISP course list provides info about college credit that FCC would accept. Then EC is simply receiving a transcript from Frederick Community College.

I did some FEM ISP courses via FCC since it shaves off time and filled in some needed electives.

If cost is a factor, you could look at Straigherline and ALEKS. I agree with NAP's comments to leave FEM classes for later as/if needed based on what I'm reading here.

Good luck,
JC