Masters Degree (MA)

Individuals who hold a Bachelors degree prior to enrollment may elect to complete their requirements for licensure and qualify for a Masters Degree in Clinical Christian Counseling.

NOTE: If you do not already have a Bachelors degree, you can still earn your Masters degree with us! Click here for more information.

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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Complete Phase III courses:

Four (4) Advanced Courses (selected by candidate)

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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 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. Pay required matriculation and transfer fees (included in tuition)..

7. Provide a letter authorizing the transfer of academic records to the approved institution.
8. The NCCA will conduct a background check (fee included in the tuition) to determine if there are any issues in a person's past to preclude them from being licensed as a counselor.