Program 2 Courses
Complete Phase I Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses: (Cost = $1,250.00)
Basic Christian Counseling ($250.00)
Temperament Theory ($250.00)
Testing / Measurements ($250.00)
Temperament Therapy ($250.00}
Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology ($250.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and
approved clinical supervisor. ($300.00 @ $30.00 ea.)
* Upon completing the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for the first year’s annual dues.
c. A signed application for Certification / Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review, and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive a:
* Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
* Clinical Member (non-Clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card lapel pin
Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament ($250.00)
Temperament Case Studies ($250.00)
Counseling the Codependent ($250.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 additional individuals under the direction of an
assigned and approved clinical supervisor. ($450.00 @ $30.00 ea.)
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for an N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes
the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.)
b. Submit current ministerial credentials.*
c. A licensing fee of $100.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review, and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive a:
* Certified Pastoral Counselor( (high school diploma, GED or Associates Degree)
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (Additional $39 fee applies)
Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is
$20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually.
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus the actual shipping
cost added to each order. Candidates are expected to pay for each course when it is shipped..
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National
Christian Counselors Association. If you do not already have valid ministerial credentials, we recommend you speak with your
local church pastor or leadership about attaining these credentials through your local church denomination.
Complete Phase III Courses
Each candidate must select and complete six (6) of the listed advanced courses: (Cost = $900.00)
Faith-Based – Courses for Advanced Certification
Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy
1. Marriage and Family Counseling – An Integrated Approach ($150.00)
2. Integrated Temperament Couple Therapy ($150.00)
3. Pre – Marriage Counseling With Temperament ($150.00)
4. The Father-Daughter Connection ($150.00)
Child and Adolescent Therapy
1. Counseling Families ($150.00)
2. Counseling and Children ($150.00)
3. Counseling Youth ($150.00)
4. Counseling and The Search for Meaning ($150.00)
Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
1. Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction ($150.00)
2. Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics ($150.00)
3. Counseling for Problems of Self – Control ($150.00)
4. Counseling Those With Eating Disorders ($150.00)
Sexual Therapy
1. Counseling for Sexual Disorders ($150.00)
2. Counseling and Homosexuality ($150.00)
3. Counseling for Problems of Self – Control ($150.00)
4. Counseling for Unplanned Pregnancy & Infertility ($150.00)
Death and Grief Therapy
1. Counseling the Sick and Terminally III ($150.00)
2. Counseling for Anger ($150.00)
3. Joy-In the Midst of Mourning ($150.00)
4. Counseling Families of Children With Disabilities ($150.00)
Cognitive Therapy and Ethics
1. Cognitive Therapy Techniques ($150.00)
2. Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God ($150.00)
3. Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues In Christian Counseling ($150.00)
4. Making Life healing Changes ($150.00)
Crisis and Abuse Therapy
1. Counseling for family Violence / Abuse ($150.00)
2. Counseling in Times of Crisis ($150.00)
3. Counseling for Anger ($150.00)
4. Counseling the Depressed ($150.00)
Temperament Therapy
1. Temperament Case Studies ($150.00)
2. Life’s Answers Through Counseling With God ($150.00)
3. Living in the Spirit – Utilizing Temperament ($150.00)
4. Counseling the Codependent A Christian Perspective Utilizing Temperament ($150.00)
Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A., and be Advanced Certified in Crisis and Abuse Therapy
as well as complete the following five courses:
1. Temperament case Studies ($150.00)
2. Counseling for Substance Abuse and Addiction ($150.00)
3. Counseling for Problems of Self – Control ($150.00)
4. Counseling Families ($150.00)
5. Counseling and Self-Esteem ($150.00)
Group Therapy
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A., and be Advanced Certified in Integrated Marriage & Family
Therapy in order to qualify for this specialty area of Advanced Certification. Then the candidate must complete one additional course
entitled Group Therapy.
Family Systems
1. The Fine Art of Mentoring ($150.00)
2. Life Coaching – Temperament ($150.00)
3. Life Coaching – Family Systems ($150.00)
4. Life Coaching – Seeking Effectiveness ($150.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament – KJV)
b. A signed letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
c. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment by credit card may apply)
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $150. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus the actual shipping cost added to
each order. Candidates are expected to pay for each course when it is shipped.
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate, card and
* The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed and
* A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling