COMPLETE PHASE 1

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 6 courses:

• Introduction to Christian counseling
• The Christian Home
• Basic Christian Psychology
• Introduction to Temperament Therapy
• Creation Therapy
• Leadership Coach (optional)
• Temperament Therapy Practicum

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the NCCA's Licensing Board of Examiners
  • $50 for first year's annual dues
  • A signed Application for Certification/Membership form
  • A signed copy of NCCA's Code of Ethical Standards

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 1

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

COMPLETE PHASE 2

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

• Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
• Temperament Case Studies
• Counseling the Co-dependent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 15 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • A signed application for NCCA license.
  • The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes the NCCA to secure a national background check to verify each candidate's history.)
  • Submit current ministerial credentials*
  • A certification/licensing fee of $100.

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 2

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).
• Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors).
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters).
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certified (holds a Doctorate).
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies) (Available also if state law prohibits the use of term pastoral license).

COMPLETE PHASE 1

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 6 courses:

• Introduction to Christian counseling
• The Christian Home
• Basic Christian Psychology
• Introduction to Temperament Therapy
• Creation Therapy
• Temperament Therapy Practicum

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the NCCA's Licensing Board of Examiners
  • $50 for first year's annual dues
  • A signed Application for Certification/Membership form
  • A signed copy of NCCA's Code of Ethical Standards

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 1

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

COMPLETE PHASE 2

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

• Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
• Temperament Case Studies
• Counseling the Co-dependent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 15 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • A signed application for NCCA license.
  • The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes the NCCA to secure a national background check to verify each candidate's history.)
  • Submit current ministerial credentials*
  • A certification/licensing fee of $100.

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 2

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) (Available also if state law prohibits the use of term pastoral license).

NOTES

• Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required. 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.
• The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, 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.

COMPLETE PHASE 3

COURSES

Each candidate must select and complete eight (8) advanced courses):

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament - KJV)
  • A signed letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
  • Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: NCCA (A surcharge for payment byu credit card may apply)

The tuition for each advanced course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, MasterCard and Discover card are accepted. After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candiate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and the Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling.

COMPLETE PHASE 1

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 6 courses:

• Introduction to Christian counseling
• The Christian Home
• Basic Christian Psychology
• Introduction to Temperament Therapy
• Creation Therapy
• Temperament Therapy Practicum

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the NCCA's Licensing Board of Examiners
  • $50 for first year's annual dues
  • A signed Application for Certification/Membership form
  • A signed copy of NCCA's Code of Ethical Standards

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 1

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

COMPLETE PHASE 2

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

• Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
• Temperament Case Studies
• Counseling the Co-dependent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 15 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • A signed application for NCCA license.
  • The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes the NCCA to secure a national background check to verify each candidate's history.)
  • Submit current ministerial credentials*
  • A licensing fee of $100.

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 2

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

• A Licensed Pastoral Counselor Certificate and Card
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)

NOTES

• Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required. 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.
• The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, 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.

COMPLETE PHASE 3

COURSES

Each candidate must select and complete six (6) advanced courses):

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• 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 APS reports. A format is provided in the course title Temperament Case Studies. The thesis has a 100-page minimum.
• A letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
• Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: NCCA (A surcharge for payment by credit card may apply)
• $50 made payable to the NCCA to upgrade the candidate's license to the MA level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.

The tuition for each advanced course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, MasterCard and Discover card are accepted. After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candiate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and the Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed.
• Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling (Note: Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected).

COMPLETE PHASE 1

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 6 courses:

• Introduction to Christian counseling
• The Christian Home
• Basic Christian Psychology
• Introduction to Temperament Therapy
• Creation Therapy
• Temperament Therapy Practicum

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the NCCA's Licensing Board of Examiners
  • $50 for first year's annual dues
  • A signed Application for Certification/Membership form
  • A signed copy of NCCA's Code of Ethical Standards

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 1

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

COMPLETE PHASE 2

COURSES

Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

• Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
• Temperament Case Studies
• Counseling the Co-dependent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 15 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
• Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
  • A signed application for NCCA license.
  • The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes the NCCA to secure a national background check to verify each candidate's history.)
  • Submit current ministerial credentials*
  • A licensing fee of $100.

UPON COMPLETION OF PHASE 2

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

• A Licensed Pastoral Counselor Certificate and Card
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)

NOTES

• Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required. 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.
• The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, 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.

COMPLETE PHASE 3

COURSES

Each candidate must select and complete six (6) advanced courses):

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must:

• 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 APS reports. A format is provided in the course title Temperament Case Studies. The thesis has a 100-page minimum.
• A letter authorizing NCCA to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
• Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: NCCA (A surcharge for payment by credit card may apply)
• $50 made payable to the NCCA to upgrade the candidate's license to the MA level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.

The tuition for each advanced course is currently $299. There is a $25 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, MasterCard and Discover card are accepted. After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candiate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• A Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor certificate, card and the Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed.
• Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling (Note: Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected).