
The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Degree is completed in three phases:
Program Requirements for New Students:
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Previously earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in a mental health related field, or Bachelor of Theology degree
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Commissioning, Licensure or Ordination as a Christian minister (can be obtained during the degree program)
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Professing Christian and member of a local church body
PHASE I:
COURSEWORK
Students must complete the following courses:
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CC101: Creation Therapy
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CC102: Basic Christian Counseling
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CC103: Christian Psychology & Counseling
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CC104: Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
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CC105: Quality, Ethics & Legal Issues in Christian Counseling
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the following:
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Complete a practicum, consisting of administering the APS report to 10 individuals.
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Complete three hours of clinical supervision.
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Submit responses to the NCCA’s National Licensing Board of Examiners 50 question
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Submit a headshot or photo.
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Submit a resume detailing ministry & vocational experience.
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Apply for Membership to the National Christian Counselors Association.
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Apply for Membership to the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling.
Following the student’s completion of Phase I, he or she will earn:
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Certified Temperament Counselor from the National Christian Counselors Association
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Membership in the National Christian Counselors Association
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Membership in the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
PHASE II:
COURSES
Students must complete the following courses:
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CC106: Temperament Case Studies
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CC107: Counseling the Codependent
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CC108: Counseling for Significance and Freedom
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the following:
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Complete a practicum, consisting of administering the APS to 15 more individuals.
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Complete three additional hours of clinical supervision.
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Complete an application for NCCA licensure as a Certified Pastoral Counselor.
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Complete a background check for licensure.
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Provide (or complete and earn) ministerial credentials.
Following the student’s completion of Phase II, he or she will earn:
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Licensed Pastoral Counselor from the National Christian Counselors Association
PHASE III:
COURSES
Students must complete five (elective) courses. Depending on the elective courses chosen, students are eligible to receive advanced certification in one of the following areas:
Advanced Certification Fields
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Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy
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Child & Adolescent Therapy
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Substance Abuse & Addiction Therapy
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Temperament Therapy
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Sexual Therapy
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Death & Grief Therapy
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Cognitive Therapy & Ethics
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Crisis & Abuse Therapy
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Domestic Violence and Intervention
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the following:
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Complete a Thesis, 100 pages minimum taken from the 25 APS case studies completed in phase I and II.
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Complete the matriculation process to award the student’s degree.
Following the student’s completion of Phase III, he or she will earn:
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Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
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Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor from the National Christian Counselors Association
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Advanced Certification (if applicable)
Total Program Cost:
The following costs constitute the entire program for the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling:
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Application fee: $100
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CC101: Creation Therapy: $269
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CC102: Basic Christian Counseling: $269
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CC103: Christian Psychology & Counseling: $269
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CC104: Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament: $269
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CC105: Quality, Ethics & Legal Issues in Christian Counseling: $269
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CC106: Temperament Case Studies: $269
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CC107: Counseling the Codependent: $269
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CC108: Counseling for Significance & Freedom: $269
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Elective Course #1 (advanced certified option): $249
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Elective Course #2 (advanced certified option):: $249
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Elective Course #3 (advanced certified option):: $249
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Elective Course #4 (advanced certified option):: $249
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Elective Course #5 (advanced certified option):: $249
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Practicum consisting of a total of 25 APS reports @ $35 each: $875
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Clinical Supervision consisting of six hours of supervision @ $65 per hour: $390
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Membership fee to the National Christian Counselors Association: $50
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Membership fee to the Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling: $75
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NCCA Licensing fee: $100
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National Background Check Fee: $100
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Matriculation Fee: $1,550
Degree Program Total for Student: $6,637