Student Information

Students enrolling in the Certificate Program are expected to be in analysis with a modern analyst acceptable to the ACAP Training Committee. Analysis is to begin no later than the second semester of attendance.

MA students are expected to complete a minimum of 8 sessions of personal analysis with an ACAP approved analyst in each semester of their Externship experience.

Students may take courses on a continuing education basis as well as attend workshops prior to beginning a personal analysis.

Logs. Students are encouraged to integrate and express their thoughts and feelings about  class readings and class dynamics b preparing written logs for each session. The student is expected written logs for each session. The student is expected to turn in a log about each class meeting at the following session. Logs are also required for any missed classes. Logs, preferably typed, are to be submitted on 5” X 8” cards, one card per log. At the top of each log is the following information: Student’s Name, Teacher’s Name, Course, and Date of Class for which the log was prepared.

Grades. ACAP uses the grading system of Pass or No Credit. Students who attend at least 12 of 15 course sessions and turn in Logs and Papers at the appropriate times will receive a Pass for the course. MA students meeting course requirements will be given a letter grade that will be transmitted to Centenary College administration.

Library. A library of psychoanalytic texts, bibliographic materials and journals is available at ACAP. The PEP database, that includes all articles through 2000 in major psychoanalytic journals, is available on the library computer. Students may also use the library of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey that is located in Newark and is open to public.

Student Organization. This organization is composed of all students. Schedule meetings are held at ACAP facilities. The purpose of this organization is to help each student achieve professional and personal goals as student at ACAP.

Advisements. Students in the Certificate & Master’s program have an ACAP faculty advisor. Students and advisors meet before each semester to review students progress and registration plans. Advisors are available to help students in their progress throughtout their studies at ACAP.

Leave of Absence. Students who do not register for a semester may maintain their enrolled status by requesting a leave of absence indicating the reason in a letter to the ACAP Training committee. Upon payment of the semeter registration fee, ($55, $75 for MA Program) students will receive all ACAP mailings.

Note: Following a two-semester leave, an interview may be nessary before readmission.

Financial Arrangement: Registration fees are due at the time of registration. ACAP students who may need to make partial payment of fees should meet with the Administrative Director to set up a payment plan.

For MA students 50% of fees are due upon registration.
MA students are eligible to seek student loans: information on the application process is available on the Centenary College website at www.centenarycollege.edu .

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