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Urban Search and Rescue Training

Apply your US&R Training to an MSDM Degree!

A wide range of US&R training courses can be applied towards earning a Master of Security and Disaster Management degree. Up to 6 credits from US&R courses can apply to the master's degree requirements (out of a total required 30 credits to earn the degree).

See the graphic below for a list of applicable US&R courses and the amount of transfer credits that will apply to the degree requirements.

Icon denoting category	Course name	College credit towards major (Max 6 credits)	Credit level
	Structual Collaspe Specialist (Course code 9P2630 & 9P2631 or equivalent)	6.6 credit hours	400
	Canine Search Specialist (Course code 9P1330 & 9P1331 or equivalent)	3 credit hours	400
	Medical Team Specialist (Course code 9P3130 & 9P3131 or equivalent)	4.43 credit hours	400
	Logistics Team Specialist (Course code 9P4130 & 9P4131 or equivalent)	3.825 credit hours	400
	Planning Team Specialist (Course code 9P6130 & 9P6131 or equivalent)	3 credit hours	400
	Technical Search Specialist (Course code 9P1230 & 9P1231 or equivalent)	3.3 credit hours	400
	Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist (Course code 9P2730 & 9P2731 or equivalent)	2.85 credit hours	400
	Communications Specialist (Course code 9P4530 & 9P4531 or equivalent)	4.95 credit hours	400
	Task Force Leader (Course code 9P7130 & 9P7131 or equivalent)	2.4 credit hours	400
	Task Force Safety Officer (Course code 9P7230 & 9P7231 or equivalent)	2.33 credit hours	400
	US&R Hazardous Materials Specialist (Course code 9P5530 & 9P5531 or equivalent)	2.4 credit hours	400
	Enhanced Operations in the Contaminated Environment (Course code 9G5410 & 9G5420)	1 credit hours	400
	ICS 400 - Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff	1.13 credit hours	400

Download the MSDM-Urban Search & Rescue flyer for more details about how your training courses can apply toward requirements for this master's degree.

Apply to the MSDM program for free by clicking the yellow "Apply Now" button below. Enter the fee waiver code UAFCBSM at checkout to waive the UAF application fee.

Submit your transcripts and training certificates for evaluation to: 

Office of Admissions
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P.O. Box 757480
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Official transcripts can also be emailed directly from your transfer institution to the UAF Admissions Office (uaf-admission@alaska.edu). Training certificates can also be emailed directly to admissions at the email above.