NCCA Christian Counseling License Only
Individuals who do not wish to pursue a degree may engage in a field of study that results in receiving a Christian Counseling license only. They will be licensed to counsel by the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA License). A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, as a minimum, is required.
Key Benefits of our NCCA-License Only Program:
- Affordable, modular tuition payments (compare to state/private colleges). See the schedule below. Need a less expensive option? You can start with our “Easy Go” program which lets you order one course at at time in Module A.
- Online or shipped courses (U.S. students only).
- You receive courses on a “pay-as-you-go” basis
- Self-paced home study lets you proceed at your own pace!
- Tests are taken online when you are ready.
- Personal Clinical Supervisor assigned to help you with every phase of the program. Dr. Donald J. Ibbitson will be your Clinical Supervisor
- You can start the license-only program and apply the courses to a Bachelors, Masters or PhD program at a later date.
- Curriculum includes concurrent NCCA licensing with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA).
- Ministerial licensing / ordination credentials are required. We have a program available for those students who require that.
- Accredited program
Course Requirements
Complete Phase I
- Basic Christian Counseling
- Creation Therapy
- Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology
Complete Phase II
- Mastering Pastoral Counseling
- Temperament Case Studies
- Counseling the Codependent: A Christian Perspective Using Temperament
Additional Requirements
- Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the Arno Profile System to twenty-five (25) persons in the student’s community. This practicum will be completed under the supervision of your Clinical Supervisor.
- Respond in writing to fifty (50) ethical questions posed by NCCA’s National Licensing Board of Examiners.
- Submit NCCA annual dues of $50 (included in tuition, first year only). The student will also become a member of the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling (Creation Therapy course) and the $75 first year fee is included in the student tuition.
- Provide required documentation.
- Complete individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 25 persons using the Arno Profile System reports. Format provided by Academy
- Background check completed ($100 fee included in tuition).
- Ministerial licensing / ordination credentials are required. We have a program available for those students who require that.
- Licensing level at the completion of the program is dependent upon the student’s prior degree/education level per the following table:
| Education / Highest Degree Attained | NCCA Licensing Level |
|---|---|
| HS Diploma / GED | NCCA Certified Pastoral Counselor |
| Bachelors | NCCA Licensed Pastoral Counselor |
| Masters | NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor |
| PhD | NCCA Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certification |
Tuition Schedule
Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
The table below shows tuition for online courses. Additional cost for shipped materials (U.S. only).
| Module | Courses/Content | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| A | Phase 1 (3 Courses) | $850 * |
| B | 10 APS Reports | $500 |
| C | Phase II (3 Courses) | $850 * |
| D | 15 APS Reports | $750 |
| E | Due Prior to License | $350 |
* Note: “Easy Go” option per course ($297) will cost $891 total (3 courses) for the module.
