Procedures and Requirements
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Complete Phase I
Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses:
- Basic Christian Counseling
- Temperament Theory
- Testing/Measurements
- Temperament Therapy
- Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology
Additional Requirements – Each candidate must Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 10 individuals under the guidelines of proper counseling protocol. Cost: $35 each APS
Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
- Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
- $50 for first year’s annual dues.
- A signed Application for Certification/Membership form.
- A signed copy of NCCA’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
- A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
- A Clinical Member (non-Clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin
Complete Phase II
Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:
- Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling the Codependent
Additional Requirements – Each candidate must complete a practicum. This consists of administering the APS to 15 additional individuals. Cost: $35 each APS report.
Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
- A signed application for N.C.C.A. license.
- The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.)
- Submit current ministerial credentials. If you need credentials contact ISCC for instructions.
- A certification / licensing fee of $100.
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 Certified (holds a Doctorate)
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 annually for license renewal.
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $325. There is a $25 processing fee/shipping cost added to each order. Candidates are expected to pay for each course before it is shipped.
Students are required to have adult supervision when opening the lesson packet and during testing.
*All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials or counseling ministry credentials in order to be credentialed 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. For more information please contact ISCC.
If you have questions, please contact ISCC by clicking here.