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NCCA Counseling License Only

Posted Wed, 01/20/2010 - 4:41pm by Don Ibbitson

Individuals who do not wish to pursue a degree may engage in a field of study that results in being licensed to counsel by the National Christian Counselors Association.

Complete Phase I courses: 

  • Basic Christian Counseling
  • Creation Therapy
  • Christian Psychology and Counseling

Complete Phase II courses 

  • Mastering Pastoral Counseling
  • Temperament Case Studies
  • Codependency

Additional Requirements:
1. Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the Arno Profile System to 25 persons in the student's community.

2. Respond in writing to 50 ethical questions posed by NCCA's National Licensing Board of examiners.

3. Submit annual dues of $50 (included in tuition, first year only)..

4. Provide requred documentation.

5. Submit two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate's work with 25 persons using the Arno Profile System reports. Format provided upon request.

6. Background check completed ($100 fee included in tuition).

 7. In order to be licensed as a clinical member, ordination credentials are required. 

 8. Licensing level at the completion of the program is dependent upon the student's prior degree/education level per the following table:

NCCA Licensing Level
►Certified Pastoral Counselor Diploma/GED
►Licensed Pastoral Counselor Bachelors              
►Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Masters
►Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advance Certification Doctorate

        Application Fee:  $75 (non-refundable)

         Tuition Payment per Module

Module Courses Cost
A Phase I (3 Courses) $660
B
10 APS Reports   
$660
C
Phase II (3 Courses)
$660
D
15 APS Reports
$660
E
Prior to License
$660

 

 

  complete student information packet and application.