NCCA Licensing

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.

For individuals who only want to be licensed to counsel we offer the student the capability to gain one of several different NCCA licensing levels depending upon their level of education already attained. Certification levels, in increasing levels of capability, include:

Certified Pastoral Counselor (no degree)
Licensed Pastoral Counselor (Bachelor’s)
Licensed and Certified Clinical Pastoral Counselor (Master’s)
Licensed and Certified Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advanced Certification (Ph.D.).

Requirements:

Complete Phase I courses:

Basic Christian Counseling
Creation Therapy
Christian Psychology and Counseling

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Ministerial Credentials (not required if candidate is an ordained, licensed or commissioned minister)

Complete Phase II courses:

Mastering Pastoral Counseling
Temperament Case Studies
Codependency

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Additional Requirements:

1. Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the Arno Profile System (APS) 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 required 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).