Program 3

Combined License & M.A.

Individuals who already hold a Bachelor degree in counseling or a related/accepted field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for an M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.

Phase 1 Requirements

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Complete Phase 1 Courses

Basic Christian Counseling
Temperament Theory
Testing/Measurements
Temperament Therapy
Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

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Complete a practicum

This consist of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals and (3) hours of clinical supervision under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.

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Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following

Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
$50 for first year’s annual dues.
A signed Application for Certification/Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.

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Upon completion of Phase 1 requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
A Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin

Phase 2 Requirements

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Complete Phase 2 Courses

Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
Temperament Case Studies
Counseling the Codependent

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Complete a practicum

Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 additional individuals and (3) hours of clinical supervision under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor

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Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following

A signed application for N.C.C.A. license
The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening authorizing a national background check to verify each candidate’s history. (Candidates with felony convictions do not qualify for licensing with the N.C.C.A.)
Submit current ministerial credentials.*
A certification / licensing fee of $100

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Upon completion of Phase 2 requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

Certified Pastoral Counselor (high-school diploma, GED or Associates)
Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)

Phase 3 Requirements

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Complete Phase 3 Courses

Each candidate must select and complete four (4) advanced courses.

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Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following

One copy of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled Temperament Case Studies. The thesis has a 100 page minimum.
A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to:
N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment by credit card may apply.)
$50 made payable to the N.C.C.A. to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.

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Upon completion of Phase 3 requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

A Licensed Pastoral Counselor certificate
The Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed
A Master of Arts degree in Clinical Christian Counseling

Available also if state law prohibits the use of term pastoral license. Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required to maintain valid N.C.C.A. credentials. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is $20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually for license renewal.

The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $292. The tuition for each advanced course is currently $193. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to each order. Candidates are expected to pay for each course when it is shipped.

Visa, Amex, MasterCard and Discover card accepted.

Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision.

*All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National Christian Counselors Association. If you do not already have valid ministerial credentials, we recommend you speak with your local pastor or church leadership about attaining these credentials through your local church or denomination.

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