TESC FEMA courses accepted for transfer

[frankiebleyes]

Does anyone know where I can get an updated list for TESC accepted FEMA transfer courses? My old list is about three years old. My grandson is starting to work on his degree and wants to knock out some FEMAs.

Thanks just direct me and I'll take it from there.

[Miswho]

Did a search for you.... Came up with this..

http://degreeplanners.com/media/FEMA_Aug_2011.pdf

[frankiebleyes]

What can I say but thanks. This forum is the best place in the world for the information needed. Unfortunately, the new search engine is beating me and I just can't get it to pull up whatever I ask for. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[Miswho]

You're very welcome

You're right about the forum! It's been an amazing help to me thus far. So much so, that after lurking for a few weeks, I finally joined. Responding to your question was actually my first post! lol

[dcan]

FYI for future reference this is also linked from the wiki page for FEMAs under the Resources section.

Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study Program - Degree Forum Wiki

[chiquitacobbe]

I need to transfer around 15-16 FEMA credits to TESC. Does anyone know if there is a charge? I don't think there is but wanted to confirm. Also, do you know if there is a charge if I have to transfer a few more over at a later date?

[cooperalex2004]

It is just like any other transcript, it would be included on the eval as part of the application fee and then would be placed on your transcript and usable as long as you are enrolled. You can transfer them in twice or more if you have to and it will work the same as bringing in CLEP or DSST scores.

[mrs.b]

FEMA does not charge a fee. Complete the ISP Transcript Request form linked on the right side (Emergency Management Institute - FEMA Independent Study Program) and fax it per the instructions at the bottom.
TESC does not charge additional fees to process another transcript, either, so long as you are an applicant or enrolled.

TESC updated the list again of approved courses, removing some and adding some of the newest. I tried attaching a copy of the latest version provided by one of the advisors on 7/19, but the file size is too large; there were a few new options not listed on a previous list I had, and some had been removed from older lists. Based on what was said in the email discussion, I got the impression it may be changing again soon, so make sure to get transcripts sent and evaluations updated frequently if there is a likelihood that FEMA will be updating the specific course you have on your transcript (it looked like they were updating quite a few when I was doing the FEMA rush last month).

[chiquitacobbe]

Oh man I hope I didn't lose any credits from their changes and now have to take more. Can you private message me the updated list? since its too big to post.

[mrs.b]

Replied to your PM, but then found a pdf converter and was able to pull the info out (no matter how I tried, I could not get the file below the 19.5kb allowed for file upload).

At quick glance from the list I had, they now accept IS-15.b (was not accepted as of the March list I had), IS-230.b (bolded message implied to me 230 or 230.a will no longer be applied). They no longer accept IS-288 which is a shame since it is part of the PDS, and the last one - they swapped 70.a with 701 to pair with 775.




The below list was dated July 2012 and sent 7/19 from Advising.
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The FEMA Independent Study courses listed* have been reviewed and determined acceptable for credit by Thomas Edison State College. You may access the courses at http://training.fema.gov/IS/crslist.asp. Upon completion of all course(s) that you plan to take toward your degree, please request a transcript as outlined at http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/downloads/tranrqst1.pdf.
NOTE: ONLY the specific course designations (e.g. IS-1.a, IS-139, IS-235.b) are accepted in transfer.
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[TR]
[TD]FEMA Code
[/TD]
[TD]Course
[/TD]
[TD]TESC Code
[/TD]
[TD]Credit Award
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-1
[/TD]
[TD]Emergency Program Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-101
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-3
[/TD]
[TD]Radiological Emergency Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-399
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-5.a
[/TD]
[TD]Introduction to Hazardous Materials
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-154
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-7
[/TD]
[TD]Disaster Management for Citizens
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-103
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-8.a
[/TD]
[TD]Earthquake Preparedness
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-190
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-10.a
-plus- IS-11.a
[/TD]
[TD]Animals in Disaster – Module A Awareness and Preparedness
-plus-
Animals in Disaster – Module B Community Planning
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-191
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-15.b
[/TD]
[TD]Special Events Contingency Plan
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-223
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-22
-plus- IS-55
[/TD]
[TD]Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
-plus-
Household Hazardous Materials – A Guide for Citizens
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-199
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-111
[/TD]
[TD]Livestock in Disasters
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-193
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-120.a
-plus- IS-130
[/TD]
[TD]An Introduction to Exercises
-plus- Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Planning
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-120
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-139
[/TD]
[TD]Exercise Design
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-203
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-208.a
[/TD]
[TD]State Disaster Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-126
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-230.b
[/TD]
[TD]Introduction to Emergency Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-107
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-235.b
[/TD]
[TD]Emergency Planning
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-224
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-240.a
[/TD]
[TD]Leadership and Influence
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-207
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-241.a
[/TD]
[TD]Decision Management and Problem Solving
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-208
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-242.a
[/TD]
[TD]Effective Communications
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-209
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-244.a
[/TD]
[TD]Developing and Managing Volunteers
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-210
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-253
[/TD]
[TD]Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-299
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-271
[/TD]
[TD]Emergency Program Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-242
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-279
[/TD]
[TD]Engineering Principles and Practices: Retrofitting Residential Structures
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-130
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-301
[/TD]
[TD]Radiological Emergency Management
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-172
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-302
[/TD]
[TD]Emergency Radiological Response Transport
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-378
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-324.a
[/TD]
[TD]Hurricane Preparedness
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-121
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-331
[/TD]
[TD]Radiological Emergency Preparedness
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-272
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-340
[/TD]
[TD]Hazardous Materials Prevention II
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-152
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-346
[/TD]
[TD]Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-155
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-362
[/TD]
[TD]Emergency Planning for Schools
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-227
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-386
[/TD]
[TD]Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-232
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-393.a
[/TD]
[TD]Introduction to Hazard Mitigation
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-140
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-394.a
[/TD]
[TD]Disaster Management for Home & Small Business
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-241
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]IS-701
-plus- IS-775
[/TD]
[TD]Operations Management
-plus- EOC Management and Operations
[/TD]
[TD]EDM-199
[/TD]
[TD]1
[/TD]
[/TR]
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