TESC Emergency Disaster Services

I am currently looking into the following programs through TESC.

The Associate in Science in Public and Social Services (ASPSS) degree in Emergency Disaster Services
http://www.tesc.edu/1809.php

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS) degree program in Emergency Disaster Services
http://www.tesc.edu/2090.php

I am almost finished completing the necessary FEMA and Fire Protection courses.

I'm also looking into Homeland Security Certificates that might be transferable.

I will utilize this thread to present the information I find on the program, and the credits I utilize through FEMA, Fire, CLEP, DANTES, etc.

I have professional working experience, as I worked for Orange County Government IT Security during 9/11, several global Virus threats, and many years of Hurricanes (EOC/FOC, ESF Positions)

 

Hi,

I recognized your name from the InstaCert forum. Welcome to the forum! Please do keep us up to date on your studies.

Good luck!

- Tom

 

Here is the information I have received from TESC regarding FEMA ISP Courses and how their credit transfers in the degree program.

 

ASPSS in Emergency Disaster Services Credit Distribution


I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
Introduction to Sociology (3)
Introduction to Psychology (3)
D. Natural Sciences and Matematics 6
One college-level mathematics coures required (3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics (3)
E. General Education Electives 6
Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Other general education electives (3)

II. Individualized Option: Emergency Disaster Services 21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option 3

• Introduction to Human Services
• Social Welfare: Programs, Practices
• Introduction to Social Work
• Social Welfare/Social Work
• Introduction to Social Welfare
• Introduction to Emergency Management
• Introduction to Social Services
• Basic Skills Emer. Prog. Mgrs.

B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option 9

• Civil Defense Syst./Prog./Pol.
• Incident Command System
• Emergency Planning Course
• Manmade Hazards
• Emergency Management, USA
• Natural Hazards Mitigation and Recovery
• Emergency Program Manager
• Principles of Hazardous Materials Management
• Fire Command Operations
• State Rad. Defense Officer Workshop

C. Applied Areas 6

• Basic Skills: Creative Financing
• Exercise Design (FEMA)
• Community Fire Prot. and Planning
• Hazardous Materials Tactical Consideration
• Emergency Medical Service and Administration
• Prepared Planning for Nuclear Attack
• Emergency Operations
• Radiological Emergency Management
• Emergency Planning and Methodology
• Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Emergency Prep. Laws and Regulations
• Radiological Safety

D. Associate Level Practicum 3

III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing (3)
B. Other free electives (6)

Total 60

 

BSHS in Emergency Disaster Services Credit Distribution


I. General Education Requirements 48
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 9
C. Social Sciences 15
Introduction to Sociology(3)
Introduction to Psychology(3)
Economics, Political Science, History or Geography (3)
Other social sciences(6)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 9
One college-level mathematics required (3)
Other natural sciences or mathematics(6)
E. General Education Electives 9
Intercultural Communications or Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
Other credits from any general education subject (6)

II. Concentration in Human Services 54
A. Core Requirements 21
Dynamics of social setting (upper-level subjects in sociology, urban politics, social history, etc.) (3)
Dynamics of the individual (upper-level subjects in psychology) (6) Dynamics of intervention (covers such areas as counseling, interviewing and social work methods) (3)
Social Planning (covers such areas as social policy, planning and administration) (3)
Statistics or research methodology (3)
Computer science or data processing (3)
B. Individual Areas of Study: Emergency Disaster Services 33
Overview of Human Services or the Specialization (3)

• Introduction to Human Services
• Introduction to Social Work
• Introduction to Social Welfare
• Introduction to Emergency Management
• Introduction to Social Services
• Basic Skills Emergency Program Managers
• Social Welfare/Social Work
• Social Welfare: Programs, Practice

Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts (12)

• Civil Defense Syst./Prog./Pol.
• Fire Related Human Behavior
• Devel. Fire & Life Safety Strat.
• Incident Command System
• Earth Sciences for Emergency Managers
• Manmade Hazards
• Emergency Planning Course
• Natural Hazards Mitigation & Recovery
• Exec. Devel. for Emergency Program Managers
• Principles of Hazardous Materials Management
• Fire Command Operations
• Public Administration
• Fire Protection Management
• State Rad. Defense Officer Workshop

Applied Areas (12)

• Basic Skills: Creative Financing
• Hazardous Materials Tactical Consideration
• Community Fire Protection: Planning
• Health Effects Ionizing Radiation
• Crisis Communication
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Emergency Medical Service & Admininstration
• Radiological Accident Assessment
• Emergency Operations
• Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Emergency Planning & Methodology
• Radiological Emergency Response & Operations
• Emergency Prep. Laws & Regulations
• Radiological Monitors Instructor
• Exercise Design
• Radiological Safety
• Hazardous Materials Contingency Planning
• Train the Trainer Courses

Advanced Level Practicum (6)

III. Free Electives 18

Total 120 credits

 

Based on this information, the Associate Program looks to be attainable.
You could CLEP/DANTES your Core
FEMA would cover Philosophy/Theory/Concepts, Applied, and Free Electives
You could look to CLEP/DANTES/ECE/TECEP/Penn Foster the Human Services
That would just leave the Practicum, which you either have, or can utilize volunteer services to fulfill.

However, $3000+ for an Associate Degree with a Specialization is a hefty price.

 

Information regarding FEMA credits over 25 and USFA online course credits

 

Based on the information above, I have decided to pursue a Liberal Studies Bachelor Program.

However, I plan to encourage my cousin (Army Vet with GI Bill) to pursue the Associate Degree since he is interested in Emergency Management. It will be a great stepping stone toward a Bachelor Program

Please see my thread on Excelsior vs TESC Liberal Studies for my next study.
http://forums.degreeinfo.com/showthread.php?t=27550