BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM - CHRISTIAN/PASTORAL COUNSELING
(Includes NCCA Membership, Certification, and Licensing and Academic Degree)
$50 Enrollment Fee 
Program Balance: $6230 (Pay As You Go)
(Total Includes All Tuition, Course Books, Fees & Processing, APS & Supervision, and Matriculation fee)

This Bachelor's Degree and training program leads to the following degrees, certifications and licenses:
  • Phase I:
    • a Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
    • a Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate
  • Phase II:
    • a Licensed Pastoral Counselor certificate
  • Phase III
    • a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Counseling
 This program is for those who already hold a High School diploma and are experienced Christians.   This level of education is typical of those who enter private practice as Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselors.  Most candidates complete this process in one to two years, although it has been accomplished in less time.

The requirements for completion include completing 14 Courses and there is a minimum 500 question open Bible exam.

Successful completion of this program fulfills all requirements for NCCA certification, license and the academic requirements for the:

B.A. in Christian Counseling from one of the NCCA affiliated colleges, universities, or seminaries.

BACHELOR DEGREE + NCCA Certification & License
CURRICULUM & COST 

PHASE ONE (13 Academic Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)
                                                         Credits           Cost           Total
Basic Christian Counseling                 3                $250
Temperament Theory                         3                $250
Test and Measurement                       1                $250
Temperament Therapy                       3                $250
Christian Counseling                           3                $250
APS Reports  (10)                                                    $360  
Practicum Supervision                                           $150    
Membership Dues                                                  $  50
NCCT Processing Fee                                              $  50 
500 Question Biblical Knowledge Exam              $    0                                                
    Total Cost of NCCA Bachelor Degree Phase One             $1860

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase I, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
  • NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor Credentials
  • NCCA Membership. Clinical Membership (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)

PHASE TWO (9 Academic Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)
                                                           Credits        Cost      Total
Mastering Pastoral Counseling           3              $250
Temperament Case Studies                 3             $250
Counseling the Codependent              3             $250
APS Reports (15)                                                    $540
Practicum Supervision                                          $150
Licensing Fee                                                          $100
NCCT Processing Fee                                             $  50
       Total Cost of NCCA Bachelor Degree Phase Two    $1590

After completion of Phase II 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

PHASE THREE (18 Academic Credits)
                                                       Credit       Cost       Total
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Advanced Course - Elective              3           $180
Phase 3 Supervision Fee                                $150

NCCT Processing Fee                                      $  50
   Total Cost of NCCA Bachelor Degree Phase III:    $1280

*Matriculation Fees

Bachelors Degree:
The NCCA currently charges $1500 to transfer course credits to a university or seminary for university credit hours after completion of
Phase III.  All of the actual credit transfer in order to secure your degree is done by National Christian Counselor Training and the NCCA.  You do not have to transfer your credits.  We do it for you.

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

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in Christian Counseling
  • Appropriate Board Certification counseling certificates for selected specialty areas from selected Phase III PSY9100 - 9900 elective course selections. (If Applicable)

To begin your education, please fill out an application! 

Additional Information Specific To This Program:

Ministerial (Clergy) Credentials are not required for enrollment in this program. However, they must be obtained and proof provided no later than the end of Phase I (for NCCA Professional Clinical Membership), and no later than the end of Phase II (For all License Programs)

 National Christian Counselor Training can help candidates acquire ministerial credentials through the National Conservative Christian Church (NCCC).  Other projects or courses may be required by the NCCC based upon the student's ministry history. Obtaining and providing proof of personal ministerial (clergy) credentials is the sole responsibility of the candidate student and is not an integral part of this program. Candidates who enroll without personal ministerial (clergy) credentials are urged to begin the separate process of obtaining their clergy credentials early in Phase I.

Note:

All A.A. and B.A. degrees are conferred by Calvary Theological Seminary.

Financial Obligations: All phased program costs (courses, practicum, supervisor, credential, membership and matriculation fees) must be paid in full, prior to our processing any candidate's verification documents to the N.C.C.A. to accommodate credentials and award of any degrees.

All Annual NCCA membership and license renewal fees are the responsibility of the student is required. Membership is $50 per year and license renewal is $20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually with renewal.

Accepted Payment Methods: (Personal Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, PayPal