General Requirements

For all credentials, initial certification involves a multi-part documentation, evaluation and examination process.

Certification Requirements (Overview)

Certification is a multi-step process that includes application review, portfolio evaluation, and successful completion of an examination. The MAAP Certification Examining Board and the IC&RC establish all certification requirements.

Basic Eligibility

  • Applicants must reside or work in Mississippi at least 51% of the time at the time of application.

  • Applicants must spend at least 51% of their professional time providing direct services related to the credential sought.

Application & Portfolio

Applicants must submit a completed application and portfolio documenting education, work experience, supervision (when applicable), required evaluations, and a signed Code of Ethics. All materials must follow the instructions in the Certification Manual.

References & Evaluations

Supervisor evaluations and professional references must be completed and submitted directly by the supervisor and references, as outlined in the application packet.

Examination

All applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Examination for the credential sought. Exam eligibility is granted after application and portfolio approval and payment of the required exam fee.

Additional Requirements

  • CADC and CAADC applicants must submit a typewritten written case study that meets the format and content requirements outlined in the Certification Manual.

Certification Conditions

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate. Applications must be approved by the Certification Examining Board before an applicant may register for the exam.

Certification Term & Membership

  • Certification is issued for two (2) years.

  • Active MAAP membership is required to maintain certification.

Ethics & Appeals

The Certification Examining Board may deny, suspend, or revoke certification for ethical violations. Applicants who are denied certification may appeal the decision in accordance with the appeals process outlined in the Certification Manual.

Exam Retakes

Applicants who do not pass the IC&RC International Written Examination must wait three (3) months before registering for another attempt.

For complete, credential-specific requirements and detailed instructions, applicants must review the Certification Manual.