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

Tuition: $3675

Apply to program:  Enrollment: $300.00 (Enrollment + 1st Course)

Balance: $3375.00

Payment Plans Are Available
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 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.

CORE COURSES:

PHASE I
3 Basic Christian Counseling
3 Temperament Theory
3 Testing & Measurements
3 Temperament Therapy
3 Christian Psychology & Counseling

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

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

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.

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
3 Temperament Case Studies
3 Counseling The Codependent: A Christian Perspective

National Background check: $100
Administer 15 Arno Profile System profiles to 15 people under the guidance of your assigned N.B.C.C.T. Board Certified Supervisor.

PHASE III: M.A. Degree
Eight (8) advanced courses (selected by candidate)
Submit two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 APS reports generated during Phase I and Phase II developed from the candidate work with the Arno Profile System. 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.

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, 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.

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 Aaron 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 BE.A. and again, for the ME.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 New Purpose, 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.