Program 2

Program 2 (Combined License, B.A. and M.A.) – Complete Phase 1

Procedures and Requirements:

Mature Christians who have graduated from high school or hold a GED may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a B.A in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.

• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References

Complete Phase 1

Each candidate must complete the following six (6) courses:

• Basic Christian Counseling
• Temperament Theory
• Temperament Therapy
• Introduction to Psychology & Counseling
• Temperament Case Studies
• Testing / Measurement (Graph Analysis)

Additional Requirements:

a)      Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A.’s National Licensing Board of Examiners
b)      Administer ten (10) additional T.A.P.’s (A.P.S.)
c)      $50.00 for first year’s annual dues (Payable to N.C.CA.)
d)      Complete C.A.I. Application checklist for N.C.C.A. Membership and Certification

After completing all of the requirements for Phase 1, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• Certified Temperament Counselor and
• Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)

Note:  Program 2 is a combined license, B.A. and M.A. Program.  Commitment to the entire program is required.  A candidate cannot complete the B.A. portion and then discontinue his/her studies unless providentially hindered.  The B.A. will be considered invalid if the M.A. requirements are not fulfilled.

Program 2 (Combined License, B.A. and M.A.) – Complete Phase 2

Procedures and Requirements:

Mature Christians who have graduated from high school or hold a GED may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a B.A in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.
• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References

Complete Phase II

Each candidate must complete the following five (5) courses:

• Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Examination on the Bible (old and New Testament – KJV)
• Christian Psychology and Counseling
• Mastering Pastoral Counseling
• Counseling the Codependent
• Case Studies (Practicum) Laboratory (Internship)

Additional Requirements:

a) Administer 10 additional T.A.P.’s. (A.P.S.)
b) A licensing fee of $100.00 (payable to N.C.C.A.)
c) Matriculation and transfer fees of $1,500.00

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase II, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• Certified Temperament Counselor and
• Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) and
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling

Note: Program 2 is a combined license, B.A. and M.A. Program. Commitment to the entire program is required. A candidate cannot complete the B.A. portion and then discontinue his/her studies unless providentially hindered. The B.A. will be considered invalid if the M.A. requirements are not fulfilled.

Program 2 (Combined License, B.A. and M.A.) – Complete Phase 3

Procedures and Requirements:

Mature Christians who have graduated from high school or hold a GED may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a B.A in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.

• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References

Complete Phase III

Each candidate must select and complete eight (8) Continuing Education courses

Additional Requirements:

Each candidate must, upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:

a) One copy of a written thesis. This consists of 25 additional reports T.A.P.s (case studies) developed using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled “Temperament Case Studies.”

b) A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.

c) Matriculation and transfer fees of $2,000.00

d) $50.00 made payable to N.C.C.A. to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and
• Appropriate Board Certification certificates for selected specialty areas and
• Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling

Note: Program 2 is a combined license, B.A. and M.A. Program. Commitment to the entire program is required. A candidate cannot complete the B.A. portion and then discontinue his/her studies unless providentially hindered. The B.A. will be considered invalid if the M.A. requirements are not fulfilled.