Every ICAF and ICAT student is given their individualized study plan (ISP) when they are accepted into their program. The total number of courses a student must complete in order to meet the requirements for their certification can vary depending on the number of transfer credits a student may receive for coursework successfully completed prior to their acceptance into the CELA program. The ISP breaks down the requirements each student needs to successfully complete and in what order.

The CELA academic year is made up of four 10-week sessions. Each CELA online course is 10 weeks in length and is comprised of 10 modules (called MODs.) It takes approximately one week to complete each MOD. Session 1 of an academic year begins on or around September 1st. Session 4 of an academic year ends on or around June 30th. There are no sessions or classes offered July and August.

Students are allowed to take a maximum of 2 classes per session. Should a student want to take more than 2 classes per session, they will need to submit their request in writing by email to the program administrator explaining and detailing their request. Approval is not automatic. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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