First Time Getting Certified

[heavenstar 0]

I have never wanted or needed to be certified until now. Problem is, I don't know where to start. I have downloaded the NCCAP cert process and application and understand what I have to do, but my questions are:

1. Where do I take classes at (Body of Knowledge)-- can it be from when I was in College 10 yrs ago? I have a psych/sociology degree and took many of the classes they are asking for.

Or from a regular junior college

Or Is there a college that offers Activity Director Certification classes?

The only thing I can find offered is the MEPAP classes. Please help me get started. Thanks

angie

[Guest KHughes]

Dear Angie,

 

There are four components to NCCAP certification.

 

1. Academic - You state that you have a college degree. You will need to obtain your official transcripts as well as a student copy so that you can pick the college courses that match the "required course work" to place on your application.

 

2. MEPAP Course - You will need to contact the NCCAP pre-approved course instructor listed on the www.nccap.org website and successfully complete the MEPAP Part One Course

 

3. Experience - You will need to have a letter written on official factility letterhead stating that you meet the experience standard as stated in the NCCAP Standards packet

 

4. Continuing Education - You will need to have the required clock hours of continuing education within the past 5 years. The certificates from those continuing education sessions need to be complete.

 

If you have additional concerns you can e-mail NCCAP at info@nccap.org and we will gladly assist you.

 

K Hughes, ADC

NCCAP Board

[gina 2]

Hi Heavenstar,

I am just curious why do you feel like Now you need to get certified? Is your boss asking you or why?

Have fun! Gina :-)

[heavenstar 0]

I guess, I feel like I want to get certified because it is the next step. Been in my job for 5 years and I am bored. I feel like if i go back to school-- i will learn new things, give me a different perspective and renew my position whether I use it or not. I don't plan on being an AD anywhere else, but this would definitely open and broaden my options. Boss thinks that it is a great idea, and she will pay for it,,,, so why not?

Here is another question-- probably stupid-- if i only need 40 hours from body of knowlege classes-- how many of each topic do i take, does it matter what classes? Why can't I find this information in the booklet? Thanks!