
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Degree for returning students is completed as follows:
Program Requirements
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· Previously earned Bachelor of Arts through Cross and Crown Counseling Certified Academic Institute or other CAI.
· Current Commissioning, Licensure or Ordination as a Christian minister
· Professing Christian and member of a local church body
PHASE I:
COURSES
Students must complete twelve Advanced Certification (elective) courses. Depending on the elective courses chosen, students are eligible to receive advanced certification in one or more of the following areas:
Advanced Certification Fields
· Integrated Marriage & Family Therapy
· Child & Adolescent Therapy
· Substance Abuse & Addiction Therapy
· Temperament Therapy
· Sexual Therapy
· Death & Grief Therapy
· Cognitive Therapy & Ethics
· Crisis & Abuse Therapy
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete the following:
· Complete three additional hours of clinical supervision.
· Complete a Thesis, 100 pages minimum taken from the 25 APS case studies completed in phase I and II of the BA program. Each case study must contain a minimum of four to five pages.
· Complete the matriculation process to award the student’s degree
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Following the student’s completion of the 12 advanced elective courses, he or she will earn:
· Master of Arts in Christian Counseling
· Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor from the National Christian Counselors Association
· Advanced Certification (if applicable)
Total Program Cost:
The following costs constitute the entire program for the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling for returning students:
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Elective Course #1 (advanced certified option): $289
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Elective Course #2 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #3 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #4 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #5 (advanced certified option): $289
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Elective Course #6 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #7 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #8 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #9 (advanced certified option): $289
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Elective Course #10 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #11 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Elective Course #12 (advanced certified option):: $289
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Clinical Supervision consisting of three hours of supervision @ $75 per hour: $225
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NCCA Licensing Upgrade fee: $100
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Matriculation Fee: $1,550
Degree Program Total for Returning Students: $5,343