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License, B.A. & M.A.  This program is designed for mature believers (usually over the age of 30) with 5 or more years of experience in ministry who desire to qualify for both their B.A. in Christian Counseling and their M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.  In the process they will also qualify for faith based licensure through the National Christian Counselors Association.     

Benefits

Upon successful completion of this program applicants will gain membership in Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling, 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

This course of study requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent.  

The average time to complete this program is 18-30 months 

Cost to get started                                   

Application and 1^st course $300.00  $250.00

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Pay as you go

Total Program Costs = $7,600.00 (Includes all Tuition, Books, Fees and Matriculation costs)

Breakdown of total cost:

• Application Fee = $100.00
• Tuition $3,5000.00 (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
• FCT online student resource fee = $150.00
• 1^st 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

Procedures and Requirements

Complete Phase 1

Courses - Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses:

1. Basic Christian Counseling
2. Temperament Theory
3. Testing / Measuring
4. Temperament Therapy
5. Christian Psychology and Counseling

Complete a Practicum - This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor. 

Submit the following:

• Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A.'s National Licensing Board of Examiners.
• $50.00 for fist 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

Complete Phase 2

Courses - Each candidate must complete the following 4 courses:

1. Ministerial Credentials *
2. Mastering Pastoral Counseling
3. Temperament Case Studies
4. Counseling the Codependent

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. 

Submit the following:

• 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 $50.00 per year and license renewal is $20.00 per year (total $70.00).  A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually for license renewal.  

* Candidates who are already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel are atomically exempt from this course.  Candidates who are not already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel may be required to complete this course through the National Conservative Christian Church and become commissioned as a Minister of Counseling.

Complete 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

Special Note: 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.