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A. Academic Education Standards
1. High School Diploma or GED

2. Academic Degrees or College Credits for AAC (Track 1 & 2) , ADC, ACC:

a. from an accredited college or university

b. a variety of degrees and college courses are accepted, provided the course content areas are met

c. no time limit for college degree or credits

d. required coursework areas must be a grade of “C” or better

e. nursing schools, technical credits, and foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official evaluation from an accredited US College,University or Independant Agency.

f. see applicable course work areas below #3

3. Numbers and Areas of Applicable Course Work

A — English

1. English Composition Report Writing
2. Report Writing
3. Technical Writing

B — Art / Recreation / Programming

4. Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals & 90-Hour Practicum Part I (Taken from NCCAP pre-approved instructor)
5. Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals & 90-Hour Practicum Part II(Taken from NCCAP pre-approved instructor)
6. Speech, Drama, Languages, Non-Verbal Communication
7. Art Appreciation & Theory, Creative Arts
8. Music Appreciation & Theory, Performing Arts
9. Spirituality, Religion, Theology
10. Leisure Education
11. Literature, Creative Writing

C — Sciences

12. Gerontology, Aging
13. Psychology, Human Developoment, Counseling
14. Sociology, Death & Dying
15. Health Services, Public Health, Non-Traditional Health, Pharmacology
16. Wellness, Fitness, Movement, Dance, Adapted PE
17. Therapies (Occupational, Recreational, Dance, Music, Speech, Physical)
18. Biological Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biology of Aging)
19. Human Services (Behavior Management, Stress Management, Family Services)

D — Management

20. Communication Arts, Graphics, Journalism, Media
21. Leadership, Group Dynamics, Interpersonal Relationships
22. Professional Development, Ethics
23. Administrative Practices, Personnel, Budget, Marketing, Statistics
24. Community Relations, Public Relations, Public Speaking
25. Education Theory & Practice, Adult Learning, Curriculum Development
26. Computer Science, Software Development, Data Entry
27. Budget, Math, Finance
28. Western Civilization, American Government, World History

4. Amount of required course work needed (depending on track chosen):

All tracks requiring college credit contain a requirement for an English course. See each track for specific information.

5. Comparing semester to quarter credits/units:

One semester credit/unit = 1.5 quarter credit/units

6. Activity courses, other than the MEPAP, only apply towards continuing education for certification.

7. Documentation needed to verify academic education:

a. copy of High School Diploma or GED

b. OFFICIAL transcript from each college or university referred to in your application (Student copies are not acceptable).

c. certificate of satisfactory completion of Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals Parts I & II and 90 Hour Practicum Parts I & II (MEPAP C.C. 1-20).


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