Accreditation

The NCCA is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission International as a comprehensive Accredited Member. For information regarding the standing of the NCCA please go to www.accreditnow.com.

The NCCA is also fully accredited by the National Private School Accreditation Alliance. For information see www.npsag.com.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

BETA admits students of any gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students.  It does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, and/or admission policies.

Further, BETA does not discriminate in admission or employment practices with respect to those with impaired vision, hearing, physical mobility or age.

BETA is incorporated in the state of Tennessee and is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation.

All fees and requirements are subject to change.

BETA Academic Calendar

2008-2009

Semester 1                               September 1, 2008-January 31, 2009

                   Session 1                     September 19-20, 2008

Session 2                     October 31-November 1, 2008

                        Session 3                     January 9-10, 2009

Semester 2                               February 1, 2009-May 31, 2009

                   Session 1                     February 19-20, 2009

Session 2                     March 20-21, 2009

                        Session 3                     May 22-23, 2009

Summer Semester                   June 1, 2009-July 31, 2009

                   Session 1                     June 12-13, 2009

Session 2                     July 10-11, 2009

Semester 3                               September 1, 2009-January 31, 2010

                   Session 1                     September 25-26, 2009

Session 2                     October 30-31, 2009

                        Session 3                     January 15-16, 2010

Semester 4                               February 1, 2010-May 31, 2010*

                   Session 1                     February 18-19, 2010

Session 2                     March 19-20, 2010

                        Session 3                     May 21-22, 2010

BETA Graduation                 June 12, 2010*

*tentative

BETA Enrollment Application Packet

INSTRUCTIONS

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as a candidate to Branches Equipping and Training Academy and to NCCA Certification, Membership, and Licensing. Please retain these instructions for further reference.

DUE BEFORE FIRST SEMESTER

Before enrolling you will need to submit the following:

1. _______ Completed BETA Application and Registration Form
2. _______ A current resume’
3. _______ Personal photo
4. _______ A photocopy of your highest diploma or degree earned or transcripts of      classes taken
5. _______ A completed personal A.P.S.
6. _______ Three letters of reference
7. _______ Payment of $100 BETA application fee
8. _______ Statement of “Why I want to become a certified Christian counselor
9. _______ Semester 1 Tuition paid in full

DUE UPON COMPLETION OF SECOND SEMESTER

1. _______ Application for Certification and Membership to NCCA
2. _______ Completed answers to 50 Board Questions
3. _______ Signed copy of BOARD OF ETHICAL STANDARDS
4. _______ Three page “Life Story”
5. _______ Notification of Release for national screening
6. _______ All tuition payments current

DUE UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM

1. ______ 25 APS profiles and case studies
2. ______ A copy of ministerial commissioning
3. ______ Verification of completion by your clinical supervisor
4. ______ Payment of $100 NCCA Application Fee

Your file will be open to you at anytime in the Branches administrative office. It will be your responsibility to see that all necessary documents are submitted and filed. Please note it is much easier to stay current with your file and clinical work than to try to catch up as the program comes to a close.

Please type or print. Mail your entire packet to the address above.

Submit application with $100 application fee at least 30 days before the start of the semester in which you plan to enroll.

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________________________________________

State: ____________________                                  Zip Code: __________________

Daytime Phone: ____________________     Evening Phone: ____________________

Email Address: ________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: ____________________    Date of Birth: _______________

Gender:  M____   F_____

(Branches Equipping and Training Academy does no make enrollment decisions based on age, race, sex, or national origin.)

Highest Earned Degree: ____________________________________________________

Place and Date of High School Diploma: ______________________________________

Place and Date of College Credits Earned: _____________________________________

Place and Date of Graduate Credits Earned: ____________________________________

Place and Date of Post-Graduate Work: ______________________________________

Do you profess a relationship with Jesus Christ? _______________________________

Are you a credential minister? _______

With what church or denomination? __________________________________________

Current Occupation:

How long have you been at your current job?___________________________________

Marital Status?            Married_____ Single_____ Divorced _____ Widowed _____

Spouses name?  ______________________________________________________

Children’s Names: ________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

Have you had any previous training in Christian counseling? Please explain __________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you had any training in personality or temperament testing? ___________________

________________________________________________________________________

Please Answer Briefly:

Why do you want to be a counselor?

How do feel this program will benefit you?

What are you goals for counseling ministry?

What is your current involvement in ministry or in your church?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?        Please explain:

Do you have any physical or emotional issues that should be considered?

How did you become aware of BETA?

Signed_________________________________________________

Date:__________________________________________________