SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE
ARMY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY
CMF 38 Civil Affairs
MOS 38B Civil Affairs Specialist
SOCAD-4 NETWORK — Affiliate
COLLEGE AND DEGREE
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science in Emergency and
Disaster Management
DEGREE OBJECTIVE — Occupational: Intended to prepare individuals to work in government, non-profit, business,
and industry, and to enhance their disaster and emergency management and leadership skills to strengthen public
safety at local, state, or national levels.
POINT OF CONTACT
Dr. Regis M. Gilman, Interim Dean
Division of Educational Outreach
138G Cordelia Camp, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: 866.928.4723 (toll free), 828.227.7397; fax 828-227-7115; email: [email protected]; http://www.wcu.edu
ACADEMIC R ESIDENCY — 30 semester hours of upper-level courses (300-499). Western Carolina University's
courses in the Emergency and Disaster Management and other courses can be used to meet this requirement.
Western Carolina University’s distance learning courses can be used to meet this requirement.
HOW TO USE THE DEGREE PLAN
CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW - Degree plan type, MOSs covered, college and degree, objective, contact, residency. (above)
2. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY - A table of degree requirements with options marked. (next page)
3. REQUIREMENT PAGES - A series of individual Requirement pages showing the details behind the summary Xs.
Appendix III explains how to use them.
4. APPENDIX I - MILITARY-RELATED EXPERIENCES APPLIED TO THIS DEGREE - A list of Army schools, MOSs,
and relevant licensure/certification considered as possible sources of credit for this degree. If you have others,
inform the person assisting you with your credit evaluation. This is primarily a reference used to verify that all
sources have been considered.
5. APPENDIX II - EXAMPLES OF CREDIT OUTCOMES - A summary of degree requirements met and remaining for a
typical soldier completing Advanced Leader (BNCOC) or WOBC.
6. APPENDIX III - HOW TO USE R EQUIREMENT PAGES - Explains how to pursue the credit sources.
7. APPENDIX IV - SELECTING THE RIGHT DEGREE - Points to consider in making your degree choice.
HOW TO PROCEED
Use the resources mentioned above to determine whether this is the right degree for you. If you are unsure, review
Selecting the Right Degree, Appendix IV. If you will soon complete Advanced Leader (BNCOC) or WOBC, look
at Appendix II and estimate your status. If not, or if you want a more complete picture, check the Requirement pages
to determine how many you have met, how many remain, and how you might satisfy them. Consult your Army
Education Center counselor or use the contact information shown above to enroll. Ask the college for an official
evaluation and a SOCAD Student Agreement degree plan based on this degree plan. It will show exactly what you
must do to complete the degree. Decide which remaining requirement to pursue next; go to its individual
Requirement page and explore your options. Repeat the last step until you have met all the degree requirements for
graduation.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
REQUIREMENT
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
English Composition
Requirements
MATH 101 Mathematical
Concepts
COMM 201 Introduction
to Speech Communication
Wellness Electives
Physical and Biological
Sciences ###
First-Year Seminar
Electives **
Social Sciences Electives
###
History Electives ###
Humanities Electives ###
Fine and Performing Arts
Electives ###
World Cultures Electives
###
CJ 300 Research Methods
and Writings
CJ 435 Homeland
Security
EMC 445 EMC Systems
Management
EDM 250 Introduction to
Emergency and Disaster
Management
EDM 322 Social
Dimensions of a Disaster
EDM 324 Emergency
Planning
EDM 326 Risk
Assessment and
Vulnerability Analysis
EDM 332 Disaster
Response Operations and
Management
EDM 340 Political and
Policy Basis of
Emergency and Disaster
Management
EDM and other approved
upper-division electives
Free Electives
Total
6
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
X
TESTS
CERTIFICATION /
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
3
6
X
X
X
X
X
3
X
X
X
6
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
3
3
3
X
X
X
3
X
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
3
X
21
X
30
120
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Continued
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
38B
An "X" indicates that the college guarantees to accept credit from the source shown for at least part of the
requirement. See details for credit awarded for each particular requirement on the following pages.
Subject CLEP and DSST examination scores must meet or exceed cut-off scores in the Western Carolina
University Catalog.
44 SH rule – If students have completed 44 semester hours of lower-division credit of specific General
Education courses from a community college in the North Carolina Community College System, students
should request a transcript and send it to university POC. Students can use the 44 semester hours to fulfill
Western Carolina University liberal studies requirements. Contact the university POC for more information.
Students can use WCU's web site (http://www.wcu.edu/registrar/LibStudies/LS_NCCC.asp) to find equivalent
liberal studies transfer courses from North Carolina Community Colleges. Refer to Requirements A, B, C, E, F,
G, H, I, and J.
Distance learning courses from Western Carolina University and the North Carolina Community College
System may include Independent Study and online/internet courses; Challenge tests; or a combination of media
technologies (e.g., Internet and CD-ROM). Distance Learning courses also include courses available from the
DANTES Independent Study Catalog. Without prior approval, WCU will accept credit in transfer for general
education courses from community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System. See individual
Requirement pages or contact the university POC for more information.
### Requirements E, G, H, I, J, K – Students must take a minimum of one 3 semester hour, upper level course
(300-499) in any one (not all) of these liberal studies elective areas to satisfy Western Carolina University's
Liberal Studies Upper Level Perspective Requirement. Requirement is satisfied if 38B soldiers have completed
foreign language training.
Requirement F – "**" Waived for students with 15.1 or more transfer credits hours.
Requirement L: All Emergency and Disaster Management degree program students must take CJ 300,
Research Methods and Writings, from Western Carolina University. Transfer credit for this course will not be
granted.
Requirement U: Six (6) semester hours (SH) is the maximum amount of credit that can be awarded for 38B
training. Duplicate credit cannot be awarded. Credit awards for specific 38B AIT or BNCOC training are:
• AR-1511-0026 (3 credit hours of Public Administration)
• AR-1511-0034 (6 credit hours of Public Administration and Mediation)
• AR-1511-0036 (6 credit hours of Public Administration and Mediation)
Refer to individual Requirement Page for more information. Or contact the Western Carolina University Point
of Contact.
If a 38B soldier has completed any certification listed on the COOL web site (https://www.cool.army.mil/
38b.htm), he/she should contact the Western Carolina University Point of Contact to find out how, if any, course
credits can be awarded.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT A
REQUIREMENT
English
Composition
Requirements
SH
SOCAD
6
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
EN023B – English Composition I with Research Paper
EN024B – English Composition I
EN025B – English Composition II
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
CLEP – Freshman College Composition with Essay ................................................................................................... 6 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
ENG 111 Expository Writing ........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
ENG 112 Argument-Based Research ............................................................................................................................ 3 SH
ENG 113 Literature-Based Research ............................................................................................................................ 3 SH
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting ........................................................................................................... 3 SH
Any Composition I and II courses listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 11.07.00
Composition.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT B
REQUIREMENT
MATH 101
Mathematical
Concepts
SH
SOCAD
3
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
MH051B – Contemporary Mathematics
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category number shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
CLEP – College Mathematics........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
MATH 101 Mathematical Concepts.............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
MAT 130 College Algebra............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics ................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 14.07.00 Introductory College
Mathematics.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT C
REQUIREMENT
COMM 201
Introduction to
Speech
Communication
SH
SOCAD
3
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
CM005B – Oral Communication Fundamentals
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category number shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-1511-0039, Civil Affairs Specialist AIT
(4/06-Present) Communication skills......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
AR-1408-0148, Sergeants Major Course – resident
(10/06-Present) Communications ............................................................................................................................... 3 SH
TESTS
DSST – Principles of Public Speaking.......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
COM 110 Introduction to Communication ................................................................................................................... 3 SH
COM 231 Public Speaking............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 04.05.00 Communications, General.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT D
REQUIREMENT
SH
Wellness Electives
3
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
X
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-2201-0399, Basic Training
(10/05-Present) Physical conditioning ....................................................................................................................... 2 SH
(3/00-9/05) Physical conditioning .............................................................................................................................. 2 SH
NOTE: Western Carolina University will award 3 SH of credit for completing Basic Training based on a
review Soldiers' AARTS transcripts.
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
HEAL 111 Stress Management for Health and Wellness ............................................................................................ 3 SH
HEAL 123 Health and Wellness.................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 06.09.11 Physical Education.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT E
REQUIREMENT
SH
SOCAD
Physical and
Biological Sciences
6
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
BL001B – Biology Survey (without Laboratory)
BL002B – Biology Survey (with Laboratory)
BL003B – General Biology
CH001B – Chemistry Survey (without Laboratory)
CH002B – Chemistry Survey (with Laboratory)
CH003B – General Chemistry
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
CLEP – Biology.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Chemistry .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Natural Sciences ............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Note: For 6 SH CLEP exams, Western Carolina University will award 3 SH for Physical and Biological
Sciences Requirement and 3 SH for Requirement F First-Year Seminar Elective or Requirement
V Free Electives.
DSST – Astronomy ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DSST – Environment and Humanity............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – Principles of Physical Science I ...................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Physical Geology.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ECE – Anatomy and Physiology ................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Earth Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Microbiology....................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
AST 111 Descriptive Astronomy .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
BIO 110 Principles of Biology ...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
BIO 111 General Biology I ............................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
BIO 112 General Biology II........................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
BIO 140 Environmental Biology................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
BIO 161 Introduction to Human Biology ..................................................................................................................... 3 SH
BIO 275 Microbiology ................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry ............................................................................................................................ 3 SH
GEL 111 Introductory Geology ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
MLT 140 Introduction to Microbiology........................................................................................................................ 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 16.00.00 Natural Sciences.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT F
REQUIREMENT
SH
SOCAD
First-Year Seminar
Electives **
3
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
X
**Waived for students with 30 or more credits on transfer students; students must take Free Elective in
Liberal Arts.
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
AN001B – Introduction to Anthropology
AN002B – Cultural Anthropology
BU103B – Business Philosophy and Ethics
BU123B – Legal Environment of Business
CJ102B – Criminology
CJ103B – Victimology
CJ113B – Drugs, Crime and Society
GE021B – Cultural Geography
GE023B – World Regional Geography
PL081B – Ethics
PO077B – American Government
PO078B – State and Local Government
PS101B – Introduction to Psychology
PS105B – Human Sexuality
SO002B – Social Problems
SO003B – Race Relations
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
CLEP – Analyzing and Interpreting Literature............................................................................................................. 6 SH
CLEP – English Literature ............................................................................................................................................. 6 SH
CLEP – American Literature ......................................................................................................................................... 6 SH
CLEP – American Government ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Human Growth and Development................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Principles of Macroeconomics ........................................................................................................................ 3 SH
CLEP – Principles of Microeconomics ......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Introductory Psychology .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Introductory Sociology .................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Introduction to Educational Psychology ......................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – U.S. History I .................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – U.S. History II .................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization I ...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization II..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Biology.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Chemistry .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Continued
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DSST – The Civil War and Reconstruction.................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – Western Europe Since 1945............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – A History of the Vietnam War ........................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DSST – Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union ................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – General Anthropology...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Substance Abuse............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Astronomy ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DSST – Environment and Humanity............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – Physical Geology.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – Principles of Physical Science I ...................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Introduction to Computing............................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Bioethics.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ECE – Earth Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Ethics: Theory & Practice .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ECE – Social Psychology............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
ART 111 Art Appreciation............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ART 116 Survey of American Art................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
BIO 155 Nutrition........................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CJC 112 Criminology..................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CJC 213 Substance Abuse ............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CJC 214 Victimology ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
GEO 111 World Regional Geography .......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 121 Western Civilization I ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
REL 110 World Religions.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
PHI 210 History of Philosophy...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PHI 240 Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
POL 120 American Government ................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
POL 130 State and Local Government.......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PSY 150 General Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology .............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
SOC 220 Social Problems .............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Any non-duplicating course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under codes 08.00.00 Fine and
Applied Arts, 10.05.00 Nutrition, 11.00.00 Language Arts, 16.00.00 Natural Sciences; 17.00.00 Philosophy,
Religion, and Theology Theory; or 20.00.00 Social Sciences.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT G
REQUIREMENT
Social Sciences
Electives
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
6
X
X
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
AN001B – Introduction to Anthropology
AN002B – Cultural Anthropology
BU101B – Introduction to Business
EC201B – Microeconomics Principles
GE021B – Cultural Geography
GE023B – World Regional Geography
LW015B – Law and Society
PO077B – American Government
PO078B – State and Local Government
PS101B – Introduction to Psychology
PS105B – Human Sexuality
SO001B – Introduction to Sociology
SO002B – Social Problems
SO003B – Race Relations
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
38A30/40/50-002 (4/01-10/05)
Political science ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
38A20-001 (8/91-2/95)
Political science ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
38A30/40/50-001 (8/91-3/01)
Political science ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-1511-0040, Civil Affairs Specialist ANCOC
(5/07-Present) Political science .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
TESTS
CLEP – American Government ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Human Growth and Development................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Principles of Macroeconomics ........................................................................................................................ 3 SH
CLEP – Principles of Microeconomics ......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Introductory Psychology .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Introductory Sociology .................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – U.S. History I .................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – U.S. History II .................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization I ...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization II..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – The Civil War and Reconstruction.................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – Western Europe Since 1945............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DSST – A History of the Vietnam War ........................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DSST – Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union ................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – General Anthropology...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Substance Abuse............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Social Psychology............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Continued
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DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
HSCC 300 Occupational Health .................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PAR 332 Biomedical Ethics and Social Justice............................................................................................................ 3 SH
PSY 150 General Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
SOC 235 Social Problems .............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
SOCW 402 Diversity in Contemporary Society........................................................................................................... 3 SH
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
BUS 110 Introduction to Business ................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics....................................................................................................................... 3 SH
GEO 111 World Regional Geography .......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
POL 120 American Government ................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
POL 130 State and Local Government.......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PSY 150 General Psychology ........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology .............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
SOC 220 Social Problems .............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
SOC 225 Social Diversity .............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 20.00.00 Social Sciences.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT H
REQUIREMENT
History Electives
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
3
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-1511-0040, Civil Affairs Specialist ANCOC
(5/07-Present) History, international relations, and political science ...................................................................... 3 SH
TESTS
CLEP – U.S. History I.................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – U.S. History II .................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization I ...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
CLEP – Western Civilization II..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
HIS 131 American History I .......................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 132 American History II......................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 111 Western Civilization I ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 112 Western Civilization II .................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 116 Current World Problems ................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
HIS 162 Women and History......................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under codes 20.07.05 United States History, 20.07.07
Western Civilization, or 20.07.08 World History.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT I
REQUIREMENT
Humanities
Electives
SH
SOCAD
3
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
BU103B – Business Philosophy and Ethics
PL081B – Ethics
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Soldiers can earn credit for foreign language proficiency and/or cultural issues/awareness based on a review
of AARTS and Defense Language Institute transcripts. Contact the Western Carolina University POC for
more information.
TESTS
CLEP – Analyzing and Interpreting Literature............................................................................................................. 6 SH
CLEP – English Literature ............................................................................................................................................. 6 SH
CLEP – American Literature ......................................................................................................................................... 6 SH
Note: For 6 SH CLEP exams, Western Carolina University will award 3 SH for Humanities Requirement
and 3 SH for Requirement F First-Year Seminar Elective or Requirement V Free Electives.
DSST – Art of Western World....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DSST – Ethics in America ............................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DSST – Introduction to World Religions...................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – Bioethics.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ECE – Ethics: Theory & Practice .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
ECE – Religions of the World ....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
LAW 412 Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility............................................................................................ 3 SH
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
BUS 240 Business Ethics............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
HIS 121 Western Civilization I ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PHI 210 History of Philosophy...................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PHI 240 Ethics ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
REL 110 World Religions.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
SOC 220 Social Problems .............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under codes 08.06.00 Humanities, 17.00.00
Philosophy, Religion, and Theology Theory, 17.05.00 Ethics, 17.05.01 Business Ethics, 17.10.00 Logic, 17.12.00
Philosophy, General or 17.13.00 Religious Studies, General.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT J
REQUIREMENT
Fine and Performing
Arts Electives
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
DSST – Art of Western World....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
MUS 304 Jazz Appreciation .......................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
ART 111 Art Appreciation............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under code 08.00.00 Fine and Applied Arts.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT K
REQUIREMENT
World Cultures
Electives
SH
SOCAD
3
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
AN001B – Introduction to Anthropology
AN002B – Cultural Anthropology
GE021B – Cultural Geography
GE023B – World Regional Geography
Any college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4 Handbook for
the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Soldiers can earn credit for foreign language proficiency and/or cultural issues/awareness based on a review
of AARTS and Defense Language Institute transcripts. Contact the Western Carolina University POC for
more information.
TESTS
CLEP – College Level French, German, or Spanish .................................................................................................... 6 SH
ECE – Cultural Diversity ............................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – World Conflicts................................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ECE – World Population................................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
North Carolina Community College System
Courses vary by semester (www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/folder). More courses may apply. Contact POC for assistance.
REL 110 World Religions.............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
GEO 111 World Regional Geography .......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
Any course listed in the DANTES Independent Study Catalog under codes 10.05.00 Nutrition; 11.04.00 Chinese,
Modern, General; 11.11.00 French, General; 11.12.00 German, General; 11.18.00 Italian, General; 11.22.00
Portuguese, General; 11.23.00 Russian, General; 11.24.00 Scandinavian Language, General; 11.26.00 Spanish,
General; 17.00.00 Philosophy, Religion, and Theology Theory; 17.13.00 Religious Studies, General; 20.01.00
Anthropology; 20.01.02 Cultural Anthropology; 20.01.04 Physical Anthropology; 20.02.00 Geography; 20.02.05
East Asian Studies; 20.02.08 Latin American Studies; 20.02.09 Middle East Studies; 20.03.03 African American
Studies; or 20.07.11 History of Religion.
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT L
REQUIREMENT
CJ 300 Research
Methods and
Writings
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
NOTE: All Emergency and Disaster Management degree program students must take CJ 300, Research
Methods and Writings, from Western Carolina University. Transfer credit for this course will not be granted.
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
CJ 300 Research Methods and Writings ....................................................................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT M
REQUIREMENT
CJ 435 Homeland
Security
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
CJ 435 Homeland Security............................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT N
REQUIREMENT
EMC 445 EMC
Systems
Management
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/)
EMC 445 EMC Systems Management ......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT O
REQUIREMENT
EDM 250
Introduction to
Emergency and
Disaster
Management
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
EDM 250 Introduction to Emergency and Disaster Management............................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT P
REQUIREMENT
EDM 322 Social
Dimensions of a
Disaster
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
EDM 322 Social Dimensions of a Disaster................................................................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT Q
REQUIREMENT
EDM 324
Emergency
Planning
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
EDM 324 Emergency Planning ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT R
REQUIREMENT
EDM 326 Risk
Assessment and
Vulnerability
Analysis
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
3
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
EDM 326 Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis.............................................................................................. 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT S
REQUIREMENT
SH
EDM 322 Disaster
Response
Operations and
Management
3
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/)
EDM 332 Disaster Response Operations and Management ........................................................................................ 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT T
REQUIREMENT
SH
EDM 340 Political
and Policy Basis of
Emergency and
Disaster
Management
3
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Not applicable
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
Not applicable
TESTS
Not applicable
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
EDM 340 Political and Policy Basis of Emergency and Disaster Management ........................................................ 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT U
REQUIREMENT
EDM and other
approved upperdivision electives
SH
SOCAD
21
X
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
X
TESTS
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
NOTE: Six (6) semester hours (SH) is the maximum amount of credit that can be awarded for 38B training.
Duplicate credit cannot be awarded. Excess, non-duplicating credit can be applied to Requirement V, Free
Electives.
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
CJ113B – Drugs, Crime and Society
CJ501B – Introduction to Security
CJ505B – Security Administration
MG110B – Strategic Planning and Management
MG206B – Employee Training and Development
MG305B – Leadership Ethics
MG306B – Organizational Development
MG307B – Team Building and Management
MG308B – Conflict Management
PB101B – Principles of Public Administration
PB102B – Introduction to Public Management
PB103B – Public Personnel Management
PB104B – Public Budgeting and Finance
PB105B – Public Policy
Any upper-level college's course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree Network System-4
Handbook for the category numbers shown above.
MOS
Not applicable
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-1511-0026, Civil Affairs Specialist RC AIT
(10/01-4/07) Public administration............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
(4/97-9/01) Public administration............................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(10/93-3/97) Public administration............................................................................................................................. 3 SH
AR-1511-0036, Civil Affairs Specialist BNCOC
(9/06-Present) Public administration.......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(9/06-Present) Mediation skills................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
AR-1511-0034, Civil Affairs Specialist BNCOC Phase 2
(9/06-Present) Public administration.......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(9/06-Present) Mediation skills................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
AR-1511-0040, Civil Affairs Specialist ANCOC
(5/07-Present) Public administration planning .......................................................................................................... 3 SH
TESTS
Not applicable
Continued
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DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
CJ 360 Asset Protection ................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
CMPR 400 Crisis Communication ................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
EMC 445 Emergency Medical Services Management................................................................................................. 3 SH
ET 445 Occupational Safety Hazards............................................................................................................................ 3 SH
EDM 351 Resource Management.................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
EDM 448 Emergency Exercise Design and Evaluation............................................................................................... 3 SH
EDM 452 Legal Issues in Emergency Management .................................................................................................... 3 SH
EDM 460 Case Studies in Emergency Management ................................................................................................... 3 SH
EDM 480 Independent Study in Emergency Management.......................................................................................... 3 SH
EDM 483 Internship in Emergency Management ........................................................................................................ 3 SH
EDM 493 Topics in Emergency Management.............................................................................................................. 3 SH
PSC 303 State and Local Government .......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
PSC 304 Public Administration ..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
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DEGREE REQUIREMENT V
REQUIREMENT
Free Electives
SH
SOCAD
ARMY
MOS
ARMY
SCHOOL
TESTS
30
X
X
X
X
CERTIFICATION/
LICENSURE
DISTANCE
LEARNING
X
NOTE: Duplicate credit NOT allowed.
The college guarantees to accept the following:
CREDIT SOURCE
SOCAD
Any college’s relevant, non-duplicating course listed in the Transferability Tables of the current SOC Degree
Network System-4 Handbook.
MOS
38A30/40/50-002 (4/01-10/05)
Cross-cultural communications .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Area studies.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Personnel supervision.................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
38A40/50-002 (4/01-10/05)
Organizational management ....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
38A10-001 (8/91-9/91)
Cross-cultural communications .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
38A20-001 (8/91-2/95)
Cross-cultural communications .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Area studies.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
38A30/40/50-001 (8/91-3/01)
Cross-cultural communications .................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Area studies.................................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Personnel supervision.................................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
Organizational management ....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
ARMY SCHOOL
AR-2201-0399, Basic Combat Training
(10/05-Present) Military science................................................................................................................................. 2 SH
(3/00-9/05) Marksmanship.......................................................................................................................................... 2 SH
AR-1511-0039, Civil Affairs Specialist AIT
(4/06-Present) Tactical decision support system ....................................................................................................... 2 SH
(4/06-Present) Land navigation and tactical operations............................................................................................ 3 SH
AR-1511-0026, Civil Affairs Specialist RC AIT
(10/01-4/07) Map reading ........................................................................................................................................... 2 SH
(1/98-5/07) Public administration............................................................................................................................... 2 SH
AR-2201-0253, PLDC
(10/03-9/05) Principles and application of leadership ............................................................................................. 2 SH
(10/93-9/03) Principles of supervision ...................................................................................................................... 2 SH
AR-1406-0090, BNCOC Common Core
(10/04-Present) Principles of supervision ................................................................................................................. 2 SH
(10/01-9/04) Basic supervision.................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
(4/94-9/01) Supervision OR Leadership ................................................................................................................... 2 SH
Continued
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AR-1511-0036, Civil Affairs Specialist BNCOC
(9/06-Present) Environmental health and sanitation ................................................................................................ 3 SH
AR-1511-0034, Civil Affairs Specialist BNCOC Ph 2
(9/06-Present) Environmental health and sanitation ................................................................................................ 3 SH
(3/96-8/06) Introduction to public administration .................................................................................................... 2 SH
AR-1511-0035, ANCOC Common Core
(10/01-Present) Leadership ........................................................................................................................................ 2 SH
AR-1511-0030, Civil Affairs Specialist ANCOC Reserve Component, Ph 2
(8/04-7/07) Introduction to public administration .................................................................................................... 2 SH
(3/96-7/04) Introduction to public administration .................................................................................................... 2 SH
AR-0802-0200, First Sergeant
(10/00-Present) Fundamentals of communication.................................................................................................... 2 SH
(10/91-9/00) Fundamentals of communication ........................................................................................................ 2 SH
AR-1408-0148, Sergeants Major Course – resident
(10/06-Present) Leadership ........................................................................................................................................ 3 SH
(10/06-Present) Management..................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(10/06-Present) Military science ............................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(10/06-Present) Organizational behavior .................................................................................................................. 3 SH
(9/95-9/06) Interpersonal communication ................................................................................................................ 3 SH
(9/95-9/06) Introduction to research.......................................................................................................................... 2 SH
(9/95-9/06) Human resource management................................................................................................................ 3 SH
(9/95-9/06) Military science ...................................................................................................................................... 6 SH
AR-1408-0328, Sergeants Major Course – non-resident
(4/06-Present) Management....................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(4/06-Present) Organizational behavior .................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(4/06-Present) Leadership .......................................................................................................................................... 3 SH
(4/06-Present) Military science.................................................................................................................................. 3 SH
AR-1408-0149, Sergeants Major Course – non-resident
(12/94-10/08) Military science .................................................................................................................................. 4 SH
(12/94-10/08) International relations......................................................................................................................... 3 SH
AR-2201-0455, Airborne
(1/02-Present) Physical education-parachuting ........................................................................................................ 3 SH
AR-2201-0449, Jumpmaster
(2/02-Present) Physical education-parachuting ........................................................................................................ 2 SH
TESTS
Any relevant, non-duplicating CLEP (Subject, not General CLEP exams); DSST; or ECE test.......................... 30 SH
DISTANCE LEARNING
Western Carolina University
Courses vary by semester (http://www.wcu.edu/).
Any relevant, non-duplicating courses ........................................................................................................................ 30 SH
Any relevant, non-duplicating course from the DANTES Independent Study Catalog.
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APPENDIX I
MILITARY-RELATED EXPERIENCES APPLIED TO THIS DEGREE
The college guarantees to grant the following course credits from the military-related learning experiences listed
below to the extent that they match degree requirements. Maximum credit is shown for each item. It is necessary to
match the credit to actual requirements, eliminating duplication and addressing instances where the credit is
insufficient to meet the total requirement. For example: Is there a way to compensate for the credit short-fall or does
the experience fail to meet the requirement? See the individual requirement pages for guidance and choose where
the credits can most effectively be applied.
***Important: This evaluation should culminate in a SOCAD Student Agreement.***
MILITARY-RELATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Basic Training, AR-2201-0399, 10/05-Present
Basic Training, AR-2201-0399, 3/00-9/05
Basic Training, AR 2201-0399, 1/90-2/00
AIT, 38B, AR-1511-0039, 4/06-Present
AIT, 38A, AR-1511-0035, 6/01-9/06
AIT, 38A, AR-1511-0026, 10/01-4/07
AIT, 38A, AR-1511-0026, 4/97-9/01
AIT, 38A, AR-1511-0026, 10/93-3/97
AIT, 38A, AR-1511-0031, 1/98-5/07
WLC AR-2201-0603, 10/05-Present
WLC (MOD), AR-2201-0604, 10/05-Present
PLDC, AR-2201-0253, 10/03-9/05
PLDC, AR-2201-0253, 10/93-9/03
PLDC, AR-2201-0253, 3/89-9/93
BNCOC, AR-1406-0090, 10/04-Present (Common Core)
BNCOC, AR-1406-0090, 10/01-9/04 (Common Core)
BNCOC, AR-1406-0090, 4/94-9/01 (Common Core)
BNCOC, AR-1406-0090, 1/90-3/94 (Common Core)
BNCOC, 38B, AR-1511-0036, 9/06-Present
BNCOC, 38B, AR-1511-0034, 9/06-Present
BNCOC, 38A, AR-1511-0034, 3/96-8/06
ANCOC, AR-1404-0035, 10/01-Present (Common Core)
ANCOC, AR-1404-0035, 10/00-9/01 (Common Core)
ANCOC, AR-1404-0035, 4/94-9/00 (Common Core)
ANCOC, AR-1404-0035, 1/90-3/94 (Common Core)
ANCOC, 38B, AR-1511-0040, 5/07-Present
ANCOC, 38A, AR-1511-0030, 8/04-7/07
ANCOC, 38A, AR-1511-0030, 3/96-7/04
First Sergeant Course, AR-0802-0020, 10/00-Present (SQI-M)
First Sergeant Course, AR-0802-0020, 10/91-9/00 (SQI-M)
First Sergeant Course, AR-0802-0020, 1/90-9/91, (SQI-M)
SMC, AR-1408-0148, 10/06-Present
SMC, AR-1408-0148, 9/95-9/06
SMC, AR-1408-0148, 1/91-8/95
SMC, AR-1408-0148, 1/90-12/90
A
B
5
5
4
13
2
6
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
9
9
2
4
4
2
2
10
2
2
4
4
6
16
22
18
18
4
4
3
7
0
5
3
3
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
3
2
0
9
9
2
2
0
0
0
9
2
2
2
2
0
15
12
0
0
OPTIONAL NOTES ON USE OF
CREDIT
Requirements D, V
Requirements D, V
Requirement V
Requirements C, V
Requirements U, V
Requirement U
Requirement U
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirements U, V
Requirements U, V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirements G, H, U, V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirements C, V
Requirement V
Continued
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SMC Nonresident, AR-1408-0328, 4/06-Present
SMC Nonresident, AR-1408-0328, 10/95-3/06
SMC Nonresident, AR-1408-0149, 12/94-Present
SMC Nonresident, AR-1408-0149, 7/90-11/94
SMC Nonresident, AR-1408-0149, 1/90-6/90
Battle Staff Operations, AR-2201-0579, 10/03-Present (ASI-2S)
Battle Staff Operations, AR-2201-0412, 1/91-9/03 (ASI-2S)
Master Fitness Trainer, AR-0803-0012, 1/90-10/05 (ASI-P5)
Air Assault, AR-2201-0456, 7/94-Present (ASI-2B)
Airborne, AR-2201-0455, 1/02-Present
Airborne, AR-2201-0455, 10/92-12/01
Jumpmaster, AR-2201-0449, 2/02-9/06 (ASI-5W)
Jumpmaster, AR-2201-0449, 10/90-1/02 (ASI-5W)
MOS (38A is reserve MOS)
38A10-002 (4/01-10/05)
38A20-002 (4/01-10/05)
38A30-002 (4/01-10/05)
38A40-002 (4/01-10/05)
38A50-002 (4/01-10/05)
38A10-001 (8/91-9/91)
38A20-001 (8/91-2/95)
38A30-001 (8/91-3/01)
38A40-001 (8/91-3/01)
38A50-001 (8/91-3/01)
13
3
11
12
10
4
4
4/3
0
3
0
2
0
12
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
2
0
Requirement V
12
15
18
3
9
12
15
18
Based on individualized assessment
Based on individualized assessment
12
Requirements G, V
15
Requirements G, V
15
Requirements G, V
3
Requirement V
9
Requirements G, V
12
Requirements G, V
15
Requirements G, V
15
Requirements G, V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Requirement V
Column A = Maximum credits recommended.
Column B = Maximum credits that can actually be used in this degree.
Optional—Note the requirement letter code and semester hours drawn from each experience as it is applied to a
specific requirement on the following pages. The total for each experience cannot exceed the credit shown in
Semester Hours column B.
Steps for Applying Military-Related Learning Experiences
1. In the first column of the preceding table, check each learning experience that can be validated for the soldier.
Choose only the highest level MOS attained. If there are relevant experiences not listed above, bring them to
the attention of the college evaluator.
2. Review the individual letter-coded requirements pages and devise a preliminary strategy for applying the credits.
A. Work from the most specific to the more general requirements (i.e., first, specific requirements; next,
specific categories of electives; last, free electives).
B. Work from completely satisfied requirements to partially-met requirements (i.e., unless there is a
satisfactory way to make up for the shortfall in credit, the requirement might not be met by the particular
experience. See college policy on the letter-coded requirement page.).
C. Check for possible duplication by considering whether two or more credit recommendations are based on
the same learning experience (e.g., was a skill credited for the MOS also granted for AIT in an instance
where that MOS skill was fully learned in AIT? It is possible for a skill to be properly credited from two
sources if the learning acquired in each setting is sufficiently different, but caution is needed to avoid
duplication.)
3. Track the credits consumed in the table above, noting the requirement letter code and the semester hours
applied.
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APPENDIX II
EXAMPLES OF CREDIT OUTCOMES *
Estimated Actual outcome for a 38B soldier who completed AIT, and BNCOC,
and holds the 38B30 MOS
College
Requirement
C COMM 201
Introduction to
Speech
Communication
D Wellness Electives
I
SH
3
3
Humanities
Electives
3
K World Cultures
Electives
3
U EDM and other
approved upperdivision electives
##
V Free Electives
21
30
Army Learning Experience and
ACE Guide Credit Recommendation
AR-1511-0039 (4/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec AIT
Communication skills-3 SH [COMM 201]
SH
Applied
3
SH
Remaining
0
Western Carolina University will award 3 SH of credit for
completing Basic Training based on a review Soldiers'
AARTS transcripts.
Credit awarded for foreign language proficiency based on
review of AARTS or Defense Language Institute
transcripts.
Credit awarded for foreign language proficiency based on
review of AARTS or Defense Language Institute
transcripts.
AR-1511-0036 (9/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec BNCOC
Public administration-3 SH
Mediation skills-3 SH
3
0
3
0
3
0
6
15
AR-2201-0399 (10/05-Present) Basic Training
Military science-2 SH
AR-1511-0039 (4/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec AIT
Tactical decision support system-2 SH
Land navigation and tactical operations-3 SH
AR-1406-0090 (10/04-Present) BNCOC Common Core
Principles of supervision-2 SH
AR-1511-0036 (9/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec BNCOC
Environmental health and sanitation-3 SH
12
18
0
57
30
90
Other
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Requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120
*Duplicate credit not allowed.
*Brackets [] indicate equivalent Western Carolina University course.
## Maximum of 6 SH of non-duplicated credit can be awarded for Army training.
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Estimated Actual outcome for a 38B soldier who completed AIT, BNCOC, and
ANCOC, and holds the 38B40 MOS
College
Requirement
C COMM 201
Introduction to
Speech
Communication
D Wellness Electives
SH
3
3
G Social Sciences
Electives
6
I
Humanities
Electives
3
K World Cultures
Electives
3
U EDM and other
approved upperdivision electives
##
V Free Electives
21
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Army Learning Experience and
ACE Guide Credit Recommendation
AR-1511-0039 (4/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec AIT
Communication skills-3 SH [COMM 201]
SH
Applied
3
SH
Remaining
0
Western Carolina University will award 3 SH of credit for
completing Basic Training based on a review Soldiers'
AARTS transcripts.
AR-1511-0040 (5/07-Present) Civil Affairs Spec ANCOC
History, international relations, and political
science-3 SH
Political science- 3 SH
Credit awarded for foreign language proficiency based on
review of AARTS or Defense Language Institute
transcripts.
Credit awarded for foreign language proficiency based on
review of AARTS or Defense Language Institute
transcripts.
AR-1511-0036 (9/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec BNCOC
Public administration-3 SH
Mediation skills-3 SH
3
0
6
0
3
0
3
0
6
15
AR-2201-0399 (10/05-Present) Basic Training
Military science-2 SH
AR-1511-0039 (4/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec AIT
Tactical decision support system-2 SH
Land navigation and tactical operations-3 SH
AR-1406-0090 (10/04-Present) BNCOC Common Core
Principles of supervision-2 SH
AR-1511-0036 (9/06-Present) Civil Affairs Spec BNCOC
Environmental health and sanitation-3 SH
AR-1404-0035 (10/01-Present) ANCOC Common Core
Leadership-2 SH
AR-1511-0040 (5/07-Present) Civil Affairs Spec ANCOC
Public administration planning-3 SH
17
13
0
51
41
79
Other
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Requirements
TOTAL DEGREE 120
*Duplicate credit not allowed.
*Brackets [] indicate equivalent Western Carolina University course.
## Maximum of 6 SH of non-duplicated credit can be awarded for Army training.
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APPENDIX III
HOW TO USE REQUIREMENT PAGES
1. REQUIREMENT
A college course (or the broader category shown in lieu of a course) required for the degree.
2. SH (SEMESTER HOURS)
Semester (or quarter - QH) hours of unduplicated credit needed to meet the requirement.
Unduplicated means that the same learning experience cannot already have been used to
satisfy another requirement, and that if you combine smaller amounts of recommended credit
to meet the total, they must represent unique learning experiences.
3. SOCAD
The letter-number combinations shown represent categories of comparable courses in the
SOCAD system that are guaranteed to transfer. Use the SOC Degree Network System
Handbooks to find specific college courses in the categories (SOC-2 Handbook for associate
degrees; SOC-4 Handbook for bachelor’s degrees). The categories are found in Chapter 8 of
the handbooks. Your objective is to identify a college offering a course at a location where
you can attend since they are generally not distance learning courses. Once found, determine
if it is currently offered and enroll using the procedures of your Army Education Center.
SOC Degree Network System Handbooks are available at www.soc.aascu.org/.
4. ARMY MOS
If the requirement lists credit for your MOS, work with the college evaluator preparing your
SOCAD Student Agreement to establish that it fully meets the requirement (i.e., it is worth
the required number of SH) or that it can be combined with other credit sources. Avoid
duplication of credit. ACE Guide Online is available at www.militaryguides.acenet.edu/ if
you want to examine recommendations in detail.
5. ARMY SCHOOL
If the requirement lists credit for a military school you have attended, work with the college
evaluator preparing your SOCAD Student Agreement to establish that it fully meets the
requirement (i.e., it is worth the required number of SH) or that it can be combined with other
credit sources. Avoid duplication of credit. ACE Guide Online is available at
www.militaryguides.acenet.edu/ if you want to examine recommendations in detail.
6. CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
If the requirement lists credit for a certification or licensure you hold, work with the college
evaluator preparing your SOCAD Student Agreement to establish that it fully meets the
requirement (i.e., it is worth the required number of SH) or that it can be combined with other
credit sources. Avoid duplication of credit. Additional information is available online at
https://www.cool.army.mil, www.acenet.edu/calec/corporate, and www.dantes.doded.mil.
7. TESTS
If the requirement lists acceptable tests and you would like to take them, consult your local
Army Education Center or additional information is available at www.dantes.doded.mil.
8. DISTANCE LEARNING
If the requirement shows that distance learning courses are available, contact the college
regarding its courses or examine DANTES Independent Study Catalog listings at
www.dantes.doded.mil.
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APPENDIX IV
SELECTING THE RIGHT DEGREE
1. SELECTING THE RIGHT SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE PLAN
There are three kinds of degree plans:
(1) SOCAD Army Career Degree: Typical civilian degrees that match the specialty skills
of an MOS,
(2) SOCAD Army Degree – General: Typical civilian degrees with more general content,
and
(3) SOCAD Army Degree – Specialized: Degrees especially crafted to accommodate the
uniquely military or otherwise not-easily-matched-to-civilian-courses skills of an MOS.
SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE
The SOCAD Army Career Degree is based on college degrees that uniquely relate to an
MOS's skills and contain specific college courses that match its competencies. (Example: A
computer studies degree in which recommended credit for military learning is assigned to
college courses typically found in a computer studies major.)
SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE – GENERAL
SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE – GENERAL
The SOCAD Army Career Degree – General is based on college degrees that match the
recommended credit from Army learning experiences to their requirements in more general
ways.
Military credit recommendations are assigned to one or more general categories (e.g., a "Skill
Area", "Career Component", "Professional Focus", "Emphasis", "Aviation Maintenance" or
another broad subject area) instead of to specific college courses uniquely identified with the
MOS's special competencies. Possibly useful to soldiers, but less effective in mapping MOS
competencies to civilian college courses normally associated with their specialties.
The degree may have a General Studies, Management, or other broad title, possibly useful to
soldiers, but not uniquely related to the MOS's special competencies (Example: A computer
specialist matched to a degree in Management or General Studies rather than computer
studies).
SOCAD ARMY CAREER DEGREE – SPECIALIZED
The SOCAD Army Career Degree – Specialized has many of the same qualities as the
General degree except its title and major courses may be predominantly military in nature or
are otherwise different than a typical civilian course for the same skill. The degree title and
major courses would not typically be found in civilian higher education. As with the General
Purpose degree plan, the Specialized one may be useful to soldiers but would be less
effective in mapping MOS competencies to civilian college courses normally associated with
their specialty. (Example: A college degree named for a military specialty and containing
courses that are unique to it.)
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2. BROADER GENERAL DEGREE CHOICES
A number of colleges offer flexible degrees that combine military credit and general
education to form flexible, efficient-for-soldiers degrees. If it is not important that the
soldier’s degree closely resemble a civilian one in the occupational specialty (i.e., be
comprised of major-area courses normally associated with the field), such a program might
be appropriate. Many General Studies network curriculums found in the SOC Degree
Network System-2 fit this model. Examples of Internet accessible distance learning
programs of this kind can be found at: www.excelsior.edu, www.tesc.edu, www.umuc.edu,
www.ctcd.edu, and others (refer to the SOC Degree Network System-2 Handbook,
www.soc.aascu.org, Locations by Network).
3. WILL YOU CONTINUE FOR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE?
Some MOSs have bachelor's degree plans you can pursue directly without an interim
associate degree. With this approach you have no transfer concerns, but if you stop short of
completion you have no interim degree. An associate degree's title (e.g., AA, AS, AAS, etc.)
alone will not ensure successful transfer to a bachelor's degree program. It depends more on
the correct matching of the 2- and 4-year programs' course content.
Read the Degree Objective statement on the degree plan carefully. If questions remain, raise
them with the bachelor's degree program to which you intend to transfer. It is important to
select the right courses based on considerations like: Are they intended to transfer? Do they
have a place in your bachelor's degree curriculum? Must they be taken in the upper division
(junior or senior year) of a bachelor's degree institution?
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