The N.C.C.A. Certification or License Only program was developed to accommodate individuals who do not wish to pursue a degree but want to be credentialed, in Christian Counseling, by the National Christian Counselors Association. A High School Diploma or GED is a prerequisite requirement for enrollment in this program.
COMPLETE PHASE I (CERTIFICATION):
Each candidate must complete the following four (4) courses and practicum:
- Creation Therapy
- Creation Therapy Practicum
- Basic Christian Counseling
- Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology
- Quality, Ethics, and Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
Practicum Requirement:
Each student is required to complete a 3-Hour Phase I (Creation Therapy) Practicum. This consists of joining the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling (S.A.C.C.) and administering the Arno Profile System (APS) to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor. An application fee of $25 and $50 for the first year’s membership dues is required by the S.A.C.C. The Clinical Supervisor is to be paid $150 for the three hours of supervision. The student’s cost for each APS administered is $30 or $35.
Additional Requirements:
Upon completion of the required courses, the student is to submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A. Licensing Board of Examiners
b. Join the N.C.C.A. and remit $50 for first year’s annual dues
c. Signed Application for N.C.C.A. Certification/Membership form
d. Signed copy of the N.C.C.A. Code of Ethical Standards
CREDENTIALS AWARDED:
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
- Certified Temperament Counselor (CTC) certificate, and
- Clinical Member (non-clergy) or professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin
COMPLETE PHASE II (LICENSURE):
Each candidate must complete the following four (3) courses and practicum:
- Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling the Codependent
Practicum Requirement:
Each student is required to complete a 3-Hour Phase II Practicum. This consists of administering the Arno Profile System (APS) to 15 additional individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor. The student’s cost for each APS administered is $30 or $35.
Additional Requirements:
Upon completion of the required courses, the student is to submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license.
b. Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening (authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.)
c. Current ministerial credentials*
d. Certification / licensing fee of $100
*All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be licensed 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 pastor or church leadership about attaining these credentials through your local church or denomination (refer to the program catalog for additional information).
CREDENTIALS AWARDED:
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, 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) [Available also if state law prohibits the use of term pastoral license Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required to maintain valid N.C.C.A. credentials]
Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is $20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted, to the N.C.C.A., annually for license renewal.