Program 5 (Combined Licenses & 2nd Ph.D.) – Complete Phase 1
Procedures and Requirements:
Individuals who already hold an earned Doctorate degree in counseling or a related field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a second Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Christian Counseling.
• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References
Complete Phase 1
Each candidate must complete the following six (6) courses:
• Basic Christian Counseling
• Temperament Theory
• Temperament Therapy
• Introduction to Psychology & Counseling
• Temperament Case Studies
• Testing / Measurement (Graph Analysis)
Additional Requirements:
a) Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A.
b) Administer (10) additional T.A.P’s (A.P.S.)
c) $50.00 for first year’s annual dues. (Payable to N.C.C.A.)
d) Complete C.A.I. Application checklist for N.C.C.A. Membership and Certification
After completing all of the requirements for Phase 1, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
• Certified Temperament Counselor and
• Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)
Program 5 (Combined Licenses & 2nd Ph.D.) – Complete Phase 2
Procedures and Requirements:
Individuals who already hold an earned Doctorate degree in counseling or a related field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a second Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Christian Counseling.
• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References
Complete Phase II
Each candidate must complete the following five (5) courses:
• Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament – KJV)
• Christian Psychology and Counseling
• Mastering Pastoral Counseling
• Counseling the Codependent
• Case Studies (Practicum) Laboratory (Internship)
Additional Requirements:
a) Administer (10) additional T.A.P.’s (A.P.S.)
b) A licensing fee of $100.00 (payable to N.C.C.A.)
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase II, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor – Advanced Certified
Or, if it best describes the candidate’s local ministry, he/she may request to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (regardless of degree level).
Program 5 (Combined Licenses & 2nd Ph.D.) – Complete Phase 3
Procedures and Requirements:
Individuals who already hold an earned Doctorate degree in counseling or a related field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a second Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Christian Counseling.
• Completion of Creation Therapy
• One (1) Pastoral Reference
• Two (2) Personal References
Complete Phase III
Each candidate must select and complete four (4) Continuing Education courses
Additional Requirements:
Each candidate must upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a) One (1) copy of a written dissertation. This normally consists of 35 (25 generated for license practicum plus 10 additional) individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work with 35 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled “Temperament Case Studies”.
b) A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
c) Matriculation and transfer fees of $2,000.00
After successfully completing all of the requirements for the Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor — Advanced Certified and
• Appropriate Board Certification certificate for selected specialty areas and
• Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling
