1. How long will it take me to complete the MACP program?
Depending upon your course load per semester, the program can take anywhere from 3-4 years to complete. This includes your courses and the internship requirement for your specific concentration.

2. Is the MACP program in an accelerated format?
Our MACP program is not accelerated but follows the traditional, semester-based format. However, classes are conveniently held on weekday evenings and weekends.

3. What is the difference between the Mental Health Counseling and the Guidance & Counseling concentrations in the MACP program?
The Mental Health Counseling concentration fulfills the academic requirements and prepares you for licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida, while the Guidance & Counseling concentration fulfills the academic requirements and prepares you for certification as a School Guidance Counselor in the Florida state school system.

4. Once I complete the MACP program, with the Guidance & Counseling concentration, what else must I do in order to obtain my certification as a Guidance Counselor in the school system?
If you are interested in certification (even before graduation), you should call (800) 445-6739, visit their website at www.firn.edu/doe, or request in writing, a copy of the requirements from the following address:

Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
Suite 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400

Individual eligibility must be verified periodically through careful review of state certification requirements which are subject to change.

5. If I choose the Guidance & Counseling concentration, what will be required of me to fulfill the internship requirements while in the program?
You must complete a minimum of a two semester internship, with at least 10 hours per week in an elementary or secondary school.

6. What profession does the Guidance & Counseling concentration prepare me for?
This concentration prepares you for becoming a Guidance Counselor. Before you graduate from the MACP program with the Guidance & Counseling concentration, you should contact the Florida Department of Education (see contact information below) to understand the requirements for Florida State certification as a guidance counselor in the school system, public or private.