N.C.C.A. Licensing + A.A. / B.A. / M.A. Degree Program
Tuition: $4200.00

Apply to program:  Enrollment: $300.00 (Enrollment + 1st Course)
Plus shipping and handling.

pay online with a credit card or echeck 

Balance: $3900.00
Payment Plans Are Available or Pay As You Go.
Other Program Fees: (Supervision & Practicum): $1050 and Degree Matriculation: See Additional Program Requirements Below.
Method of Instruction: Home Study, Textbook, Workbook, Closed-Book Proctored Examinations. Clinical Advisor/Supervisor assigned.

Prerequisites:

Open to students under 30 years of age or less than 5 years of Christian Leadership, a minimum High School degree or GED with some college or work/life experiences. Open to all mature Christians who are experiencing the call to a ministry of Christian counseling.
Ministerial credentials are not required for enrollment, but are required prior to entry into Phase II of this program. (Inquire for details how to satisfy this requirement)
For more information on ministerial and credentialing please click on: www.NCCChurch.org.

CORE COURSES:

PHASE I: A.A. Degree & Certification


3 Basic Christian Counseling - Description
3 Temperament Theory - Description
3 Testing & Measurements - Description
3 Temperament Therapy - Description
3 Christian Psychology & Counseling - Description

Complete a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament - KJV)


PHASE II: B.A. Degree and Licensing


3 Mastering Pastoral Counseling - Description
3 Temperament Case Studies - Description
3 Counseling The Codependent: A Christian Perspective - Description

Based on completion of the above (and other noted Phase I requirements) and, based on previous education and experience, the candidate may apply for the B.A. in Christian Counseling. However, commitment to pursue studies and fulfill all requirements for the M.A. is essential. Earning a M.A. is part of the program requirements.

PHASE III: Master Degree


Twelve (12) advanced courses (selected by candidate)

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS


Upon Enrollment you must provide all required information and documentation per the Enrollment Agreement.

"Upon completion of the Creation Therapy Course, all students will be required to apply for membership into the S.A.C.C. First years dues and application fee will be made out to the S.A.C.C. directly.

Students are responsible to complete a counseling practicum. This consists of administering the Arno Profile System to 25 persons in your community under the guidance and direction of a N.B.C.C.T. Board Certified Clinical Supervisor. This is completed during Phase I of the program. (Clinical Supervision is provided)

Students will be responsible to respond in writing to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.'s National Licensing Board of Examiners. This is completed during Phase I of the program.

Students are responsible for all supervision, practicum and matriculation fees. For this program the clinical supervision fees are $300. The practicum A.P.S.fees are $30 each x 25, totaling $750. These fees are in addition to the program tuition costs, and are paid directly to the clinical supervisor.

Upon completion of Phase III, submit two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate's work with 25 persons using the Arno Profile System reports. Format provided on request.

Provide a letter authorizing the transfer of academic records to the approved college. This must be provided when being transferred for the B.A. and again, for the M.A.

Upon completion of the Phase I, the student is responsible for submitting an application and first year professional membership dues of $50, directly to the N.C.C.A. to receive their certification.

Upon completion of Phase II a National Background Check is required: $100

At the end of Phase II the student needs to submit $50 to upgrade from Certification (C.P.C.) to Licensing (L.P.C.)


Upon completion of the program requirements, the student is responsible for paying the degree matriculation & transfer fees for the A.A., B.A. and M.A. The matriculation fee for the A.A. is $900, the B.A. is $1200 and is $1500 for the M.A. This is paid directly to the N.C.C.A.

No Ministerial credentials or college degree is required for enrollment in this program. However, ministerial credentials must be obtained before progressing to Phase II. We will assist students in how to obtain proper ministerial credentials.

All tuition costs, supervision & practicum fees must be paid in full to Alive At The Center Ministries, prior to forwarding the student's records and verification of completion to the N.C.C.A. to accommodate membership, award of professional credentials, and conferring of degrees.