Procedures and Requirements
Individuals who already hold a Bachelor degree in counseling or a related/accepted field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for an M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.
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. All candidates are required to have current ministerial 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 contact ISCC for information.
- A certification / licensing fee of $100.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
- Licensed Pastoral Counselor Certificate and Card
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.
Complete Phase III
Courses
Each candidate must complete 4 advanced courses:
Additional Requirements – Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
- One copy of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled Temperament Case Studies. The thesis has a 100 page minimum.
- Matriculation fee of $ 1,000 before degree is awarded is payable to ISCC. Can be purchased in the online store.
- $50 payable through ISCC online store to upgrade the candidate’s designation to the M.A. level of Licensed Pastoral Counselor.
Costs:
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $325. A $25 processing and shipping fee is added per course. Candidates are expected to pay for each course before it is shipped. Courses can be purchased in the online store.
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the
candidate will receive:
- A Licensed Pastoral Counselor certificate & card
- The Appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected
specialty areas completed - A Masters degree in Christian Counseling