Faith Counseling and Training

Christian Counselor Education - License, B.A. & M.A

Christian Counselor Training Program 2

B.A., M.A. & License

This Christian Counselor Education Program will equip counselors, pastors, or any other mature believer desiring to be equipped and gain a faith based license through the N.C.C.A. and qualify for a B.A. in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.

Upon successful completion of this program applicants will gain membership in the National Christian Counselors Association, will qualify to use the A.P.S. profile, be a Certified Temperament Counselor and gain recognition in the N.C.C.A. as a Professional Clinical Member (clergy).

In addition applicants who successfully complete the program will also qualify for:

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

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Counselor Training Procedures and Requirements

This Christian counseling education program is designed for mature Christians who have graduated from high school or hold a G.E.D. and elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a B.A. in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.

The N.C.C.A. breaks all programs into phases. This program consists of phases 1, 2 & 3. Each phase contains specific requirements that must be completed before moving into the next phase of study.

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.

Phase 1

Courses - Each candidate must complete the following 6 courses:

The Ministry of Counseling – Rebuilding Biblical Foundations (F.C.T. Course)
Basic Christian Counseling
Temperament Theory
Testing / Measuring
Temperament Therapy
Christian Psychology and Counseling
Complete Practicum and Clinical Supervision – phase 1 requires 10 APS reports.

Faith Counseling and Training has redesigned our clinical supervision process to exceed the NCCA requirements and further benefit students. Each student will administer the required amount of clinical APS profiles to the clients they are working with. When the report is processed the clinical supervisor will contact the student to discuss the report with them before they meet with the client. The student then meets with their client for at least 3-5 sessions. When this is completed the student is then required to write a case study on the counseling sessions. The case study format is predesigned with guidelines to protect confidential information. This assignment later becomes part of the clinical supervision requirements and of the degree requirements if one is chosen.

Submit the following:

Faith Counseling and Training enrollment forms
Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A.'s National Licensing Board of Examiners.
$50.00 for first year's annual dues. (This is included in the above cost breakdown.)
A signed application for Certification/Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.'s Code of Ethical Standards.
Current photograph and resume
Three reference letters provided by the N.C.C.A. information packet.
Phase 1 application for membership ~Written Statement as to "why I want to be a member and certified by the N.C.C.A.
Written response to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament - KJV)
A letter authorizing the N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to Calvary Theological Seminary.
Matriculation and transfer fee of $1,200.00 (This is included in the above cost breakdown)

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

Certified Temperament Counselor and
Clinical Membership (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)
Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling (All B.A. Degrees are awarded from Calvary Theological Seminary)

Phase 2

Courses - Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

Mastering Pastoral Counseling
Temperament Case Studies
Counseling the Codependent

Complete Practicum and Clinical Supervision – phase 2 requires 15 APS reports.

Submit the following:

Proof of Ministerial Credentials *
A signed application for 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.
A licensing fee of $100.00 (This is included in the above cost breakdown)

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase 2, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

Licensed Pastoral Counselor Or, if it bests describes the candidates local ministry, he/she may request to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (regardless of degree level)

Annual membership and 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 for license renewal.

* Candidates who are not already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel are required to obtain credible ministerial credentials in order to receive the N.C.C.A. license.

Faith Counseling and Training recommends National Conservative Christian Church for ministerial credentials. They can be contacted at 941-907-9597 or www.NCCChurch.org

Phase 3

Courses - Each candidate must select and complete 8 advanced courses. These can be found under Advanced Certificates.

Complete the following:

Two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 reports (case studies) developed from the candidates work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled Temperament Case Studies.
A letter authorizing the N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
Matriculation and transfer fee of $1,500.00 (This is included in the above cost breakdown)
$50.00 to upgrade the candidate's license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. (This is included in the above cost breakdown)

After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase 2, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:

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

Schedule and Time Limitations

All Christian Counseling Education programs are designed to be flexible. However, there are limitations on the length of time given and regular contact that is required. Please see general policies for detailed information on this subject.

The average time to complete this Christian Counselor Training Program is 18 - 30 months.

Cost

The entire program can be paid for in advance or you may choose to pay as you go.

The application and 1st course is $310.00 when using the pay as you go method.

Total Program Costs = $8,667.00 (Includes Tuition, Books, Fees and Matriculation costs. Does not include shipping or cost of ministerial credentials.)

Breakdown of total cost:

Application Fee = $100.00
Tuition $4,592.00 (Cost of ministerial credential class and fees are separate)
Practicum = $750.00 (The practicum consists of administering 10 A.P.S. reports for phase 1 and 15 additional reports for phase 2 under the clinical supervisor. This should also be a pass through cost to those receiving the A.P.S. report.)
Clinical Supervision = $300.00
1st year membership in N.C.C.A. = $50.00
Licensing fee of $100.00
B.A. Matriculation Fee $1,200.00
M.A. Matriculation Fee $1,500.00
License upgrade fee $50.00
Handling $25.00
Actual shipping cost is billed separately

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