PROGRAM I
​REQUIREMENTS

                               
Applicant must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.


                                  CERTIFICATION PATH 
1. Complete Phase I & II Courses
Phase I Courses: 
* Basic Christian Counseling
* Temperament Theory
* Testing/Measurements
* Temperament Therapy
* Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

PRACTICUM: 

• Complete a practicum that consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals and (3) hours of clinical supervision under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.

​Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review, and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

• a Certified Temperament Counselor certificate and
• a Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card, and lapel pin

                                                    LICENSING PATH 
Phase II Courses:                                            
*  Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
* Temperament Case Studies
* Counseling the Codependent
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2. Complete practicum
* Administer Arno Profile System to 15 persons while under guidance of approved clinical supervisor.

Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent 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 Certification (holds a Doctorate)
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)

       NOTE: SEE STUDENT RESOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS. 

             FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE NCCA CATALOGUE ABOVE & PLEASE CALL: 941-200-7354 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

TUITION FEES CHANGE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 - SEE TUITION TAB ​

Program I Fees

STUDENT RESOURCES