N.C.C.A. Licensing + B.A. / M.A. Degree Program

Licensing + B.A. / M.A.

14605 Aeries Way

Fort Myers, Florida
33912

Phone: (239) 986-9227

Fax: (239) 561-0461

Training Ministry

Enrollment | Tuition & Fees | Benefits | Accreditation

CERTIFICATION & LICENSING + DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS

(Home Study/Distance Programs For Lay or Professional Christian Counseling)

N.C.C.A. Licensing + B.A. / M.A. Degree Program
Tuition: $5102.00 (tuition only)

Apply to program: Enrollment: $350.00 (This includes a $50 non-refundable enrollment fee and cost of the first course)
Plus shipping and handling.

pay online with a credit card or echeck

Balance: $4752.00 (tuition only)
Payment Plans Are Available or Pay As You Go.
Other Program Fees: Supervision, Administration & Practicum fees: $1250 and Degree Matriculation: See Additional Program Requirements Below.

There may be other costs, fees and charges associated with the program not listed here. The student is resposible for all costs, fees and charges.

Method of Instruction: Home Study, Textbook, Workbook, Closed-Book Proctored Examinations. Clinical Advisor/Supervisor assigned.

Prerequisites:

Open to mature Christians, 30 years of age or older with a minimum of a High School diploma Graduate or GED. Also must have 5 years of Christian leadership experience and 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. In the event the student is unable to receive commissioning from their local church, we will assist the student in obtaining proper credentialing.

For more information on ministerial and credentialing please click on: www.NCCChurch.org.

CORE COURSES:

PHASE I

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

Administer 10 Arno Profile System profiles to 10 people under the guidance of your assigned N.B.C.C.T. Board Certified Supervisor. The cost of each profile is $30.00.

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

The student will be processed for N.C.C.A. membership and receive his or her certification.

The student must submit an application and first year professional membership dues of $50, to the N.C.C.A. to receive their certification.

PHASE II: Licensing and B.A. Degree

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

Depending on life experience and educational background the student may be exempt from some courses. Please call for further information.

Students are responsible to complete a counseling practicum in Phase I and Phase II. 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. Ten (10) in Phase I and fifteen (15) in Phase II. The cost for each profile is $30.00.

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.

The student will need to send a complete up to date resume, including a current photo and a letter of authorization to allow the N.C.C.A. to release his or her records.

National Background check: $100

PHASE III: M.A. Degree

Eight (8) advanced courses (selected by candidate)

Each program is tailored to the individual student. Depending on life experience and educational background additional courses may be required. Please call for additional information.

Submit two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 APS reports in addition to those done during Phase I and Phase II and developed from the candidate's work with the Arno Profile System. Profile cost is determined at this time and not to exceed $30.00 per profile. Format provided on request.

One time fee of $50 to be paid to the N.C.C.A. to upgrade the L.P.C. to L.C.P.C.

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 of $75.00 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 and Phase II 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, Administration and practicum and matriculation fees. For this program the clinical supervision fees are $300. The administraton 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.

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 program requirements, the student is responsible for paying the degree matriculation & transfer fees for the B.A. and M.A. The matriculation fee for 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.

There maybe additional cost, fees and expenses that are associated with the program and not listed here. The student is responsible for all costs, fees and charges.

The N.C.C.A., off campus (in home) study program will train and license each candidate as a Christian Counselor. The Method and model learned has a success rate of 92% in a counselor/counselee setting.

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