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Benefits

This course of study is designed for mature believers who have a high school diploma or equivalent.  The program will equip pastors, or lay men and women with basic counseling skills, accountability and recognition.  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 Clinical Membership (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy).

Average time to complete is 6 months 

Cost to get started                                 

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Application and 1^st course $300.00 $250.00 Special Discount

Total Program Costs = $1,700.00 (Includes all Tuition, Books and Fees)

Pay As you go

Breakdown of total cost:

• Application Fee = $100.00
• Tuition $1,150.00
• Practicum = $300.00 (The practicum consists of administering 10 A.P.S. reports under the clinical supervisors.  This should also be a pass through cost to those receiving the A.P.S. report.)
• Clinical Supervision = $150.00
• FCT online student resource fee = $50.00
• 1^st year membership in N.C.C.A. = $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.

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)

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