ACE and AARTS Credit for TESC/EXCELSIOR. Help?

Anyone know if TESC accepts the following as "Free Elective" credits in their BA/BS programs? Excelsior?



ARMY/ACE REGISTRY TRANSCRIPT SYSTEM

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Course Title: Basic Combat Training Basic Training

Location: US ARMY TRAINING CENTER at FT LEONARD WOOD, MO


Description:

Recommendations: IN THE LOWER-DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE DEGREE CATEGORY, 1 SEMESTER HOUR IN PERSONAL PHYSICAL CONDITIONING, 1 IN OUTDOOR SKILLS PRACTICUM, 1 IN MARKSMANSHIP, AND 1 IN FIRST AID.


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Course Title: Medical Specialist


Location: ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCE at FT SAM HOUSTON, TX


Description:

Recommendations: IN THE LOWER-DIVISION BACCALAUREATE/ASSOCIATE DEGREE CATEGORY, 3 SEMESTER HOURS IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT OR FIRST AID, 4 IN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, 2 IN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, AND 2 IN MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY.

 

I dont see why not. I guess as free electives (maybe even that anatomy and physiology would be a natural science credit? I don't know). Just like the SMART transcript (Marine and Sailors), the AARTS shows recommend credit for military basic training, A schools (your AIS school), C schools, MOS credit (your skill level may need to be verified to get this credit), and any other coursework/tests that were evaluated by ACE during your enlistment.

Best Regards,
Bill

 

I went to basic as well and have enrolled at Excelsior. Upon initial evaluation (unofficial) I was given 1 credit for first aid-nothing else. In their defense, I am in the BS/Liberal Studies program and their are no electives in the program so your mileage may vary.

 

Forgot to mention; they did give me credit for my MOS that directly corresponded to the AARTS recommendation.

 

This may be because Excelsior does not except physical wellness credits..

So, JustSurfing, they may not take any of your boot camp credits (except first aid I would guess).

BR,
Bill

 

That would also be consistent with my COSC experience, one credit for first aid (and nothing else) from basic training . Perhaps you would find the same standard at each of the Big Three.

On a related note, it's hard to imagine getting more "face time" with a college professor than I got with my drill sergeants.

 

No doubt. I kind of wish college was like boot camp. Maybe I would of done a little better.. If I am failing a course, don't just shake your head and tell me I am failing. Jump on my desk and scream in my face! Threaten to "destroy" me and I'll probably improve dramitically in that class!

Bill

 

TESC

I would fill your free elective area with FEMA EMI credits. (ALSO) Consider taking the RED CROSS CPR course for a 2 credit portfolio. This portfolio was evaluated very quickly. Good Luck with your studies. Hille