DOCTORATE (PHD) DEGREE PROGRAM - CHRISTIAN/PASTORAL COUNSELING
(Includes NCCA Membership, Certification, Licensing + One (1) Academic Degree)
$50 Enrollment Fee
Program Balance: $6850 (Pay As You Go)
(Total Includes All Tuition, Course Books, Fees & Processing, APS & Supervision, and Matriculation fee)
(Includes NCCA Membership, Certification, Licensing + One (1) Academic Degree)
$50 Enrollment Fee
Program Balance: $6850 (Pay As You Go)
(Total Includes All Tuition, Course Books, Fees & Processing, APS & Supervision, and Matriculation fee)
Designed for persons holding a Masters degree. Program 4 provides following certifications, licenses, and degrees for the successful student:
This program is for those who already hold a Master's Degree. This program typically takes 1 to 2 years to complete.
There is a minimum 140 page dissertation based on the practicum of 35 APS reports.
Successful completion of this program fulfills all requirements for NCCA certification, license and the academic requirements for the:
This program is open to all mature Christian adults who enroll with a Master's degree.
DOCTORATE 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
Total Cost of NCCA Doctorate Degree Phase One $1860
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase I, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
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 Doctorate Degree Phase Two $1590
After completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
PHASE THREE (24 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
Advanced Course - Elective 3 $180
Advanced Course - Elective 3 $180
APS Reports (10) $360
Practicum Supervision $150
NCCT Processing Fee $50
Total Cost of NCCA Doctorate Degree Phase III: $2000
*Matriculation Fees
Doctorate 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 of the requirements for Phase 3, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
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 Doctorate (PhD) degrees are selected by the student at the end of Phase III, and completion of the program. See Current List Of Affiliated Universities. The student will select the university of his or her choice and indicate that choice in a letter of authorization which accompanies the dissertation case study submissions and Doctorate Degree transfer request. The student may not contact the university directly. National Christian Counselor Training and NCCA serve as liaison between the student and university.
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)
- 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 Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advanced Certification
- the Appropriate Advanced Certification for selected specialty areas completed and
- a Doctoral degree in Clinical Christian Counseling
This program is for those who already hold a Master's Degree. This program typically takes 1 to 2 years to complete.
There is a minimum 140 page dissertation based on the practicum of 35 APS reports.
Successful completion of this program fulfills all requirements for NCCA certification, license and the academic requirements for the:
- Doctorate (PhD, DPC, or DCC) in Clinical Christian Counseling, Christian Counseling Psychology, or Pastoral Counseling from one of the NCCA affiliated colleges, universities, or seminaries. (Student Choice)
This program is open to all mature Christian adults who enroll with a Master's degree.
DOCTORATE 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
Total Cost of NCCA Doctorate 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 Doctorate 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)
PHASE THREE (24 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
Advanced Course - Elective 3 $180
Advanced Course - Elective 3 $180
APS Reports (10) $360
Practicum Supervision $150
NCCT Processing Fee $50
Total Cost of NCCA Doctorate Degree Phase III: $2000
*Matriculation Fees
Doctorate 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 of the requirements for Phase 3, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
- Appropriate Board Certification counseling certificates for selected specialty areas from selected Phase III PSY9100 - 9900 elective course selections. (If Applicable)
- Doctorate (DCC, DPC, or PHD) is selected from the list of approved affiliated universities who participate in the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program
- Upgrade of NCCA license from Masters to Doctorate level (L.C.P.C. to L.C.P.C. Advanced)
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 Doctorate (PhD) degrees are selected by the student at the end of Phase III, and completion of the program. See Current List Of Affiliated Universities. The student will select the university of his or her choice and indicate that choice in a letter of authorization which accompanies the dissertation case study submissions and Doctorate Degree transfer request. The student may not contact the university directly. National Christian Counselor Training and NCCA serve as liaison between the student and university.
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)