NCCA LICENSE + 2D DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAM

Total Program Cost: $5295 (Courses, Tuition, Fees)
Payment Method: Pay As You Go

(Enrollment For This Program Requires A Doctorate Degree)
Candidate must have completed an earned doctorate degree to enroll this program. A degree in counseling or a related field is preferred, but not required. This program is open to all mature Christian adults.

Successful completion of all three phases of this program will fulfill the requirements for certification, license and the academic requirements to qualify for the 2nd Doctorate (PhD) in Clinical Christian Counseling or Christian Counseling Psychology through the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program. The average completion time for this program is 20-30 months, which is based on the student's commitment of at least one hour a day in at-home study, personal study habits, and forward progress academically and financially.

  • 2d Doctorate in Christian Counseling (or) Christian Counseling Psychology or PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling.

    • LICENSE + 2nd DOCTORATE DEGREE CURRICULUM & COST

    PHASE ONE (13 Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)

    BCC101 - $250   Basic Christian Counseling     3 Credits     
    THE101 - $250   Temperament Theory     3 Credits     
    THE201 - $200   Test and Measurement     1 Credit     
    THE301 - $250   Temperament Therapy     3 Credits     
    PSY301 - $250   Christian Psychology & Counseling     3 Credits     
    SPV101 - $250 ($25 x 10)   Practicum Lab I      
    Supervision I Fee - $150

  • Ten (10) Practicum Using The A.P.S. + Written Reports
  • Sign & Submit NCCA's Copy Of Code Of Ethics
  • Responses To The 50 Ethical Questions From The NCCA Licensing Board Of Examiners (Provided In NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Photograph and Personal Resume'
  • Three Letters Of Reference Forms (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Proof Of Ministerial Credential (For Professional Clinical Membership)
  • Phase One Application For Certification & Membership Form (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • $ 50 - Initial NCCA Membership and Certification Fee.
  • $ 50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee (br>
  • Statement Letter Addressing "Why I Want To Be A Member And Certified By The National Christian Counselor's Association"

    After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase I, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive

  • NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor Credentials
  • NCCA Membership. Clinical Membership (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)

    PHASE TWO (9 Credits + Practicum Lab Credits)

    MPC300 - $250   Mastering Pastoral Counseling     3 Credits     
    TCS300 - $250   Temperament Case Studies     3 Credits     
    COD300 - $250   Counseling the Codependent     3 Credits      
    SPV201 - $375 ($25 x 15)   Practicum Lab II      

  • Supervision II Fee: $150

    Ministerial (Clergy Credentials Course     (Separately Required/Processed. See Notes Below)

    Complete and Submit The Following to Close Out Phase II for Initial Licensing:

  • Signed Phase Two Application and License Background Screening Forms. This licensing forms authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.
  • $100 - License Background Screening Fee
  • $50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee (Certification to License)
  • Proof Of Ministerial Credential (If Not Previously Submitted)

    After successfully completing all requirements for Phase II, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:

  • Initial license as Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (L.C.P.C.) or if it best describes the candidate’s local ministry, he/she may request to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (L.C.C.C.) (regardless of degree level).

    PHASE THREE (12 Credits)

    Completion of Four (4) PSY9100 - 9900 Advanced Elective Courses at $180 each.
    Review List Of PSY9100 - PSY9900 Elective Courses
    Complete and Submit The Following To Close Out Phase III And Receive The M.A. Degree:

  • No written dissertation is required for candidates who already hold an earned doctorate.
  • $50 NCCA Fee to upgrade the candidate’s license to the Doctorate level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advanced (L.C.P.C.), or Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor. (L.C.C.C.)
  • Letter Of Authorization stating that NCCA has the authority to release your records and assist you in obtaining your 2nd Doctorate degree.
  • $1500 Degree Matriculation and Transfer Fees for the 2nd Doctorate degree
    After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase 3, the candidate (assuming everything is in order) will receive:
  • Appropriate Board Certification counseling certificates for selected specialty areas from Phase III PSY9100 -9900 elective course selections.
  • 2nd Doctorate in Christian Counseling or PhD in Clinical Christian Counseling is selected from the list of approved affiliated universities who participate in the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program

    Additional Information Specific To This Program:

  • Program Time Limitations This is not a self-paced program. Each academic course has a specific time limitation for completion. The time allowed for completion of individual courses are liberal and very achievable. We understand that there may be an occasional reason to grant extensions due to medical or other hardships. We are flexible in granting temporary extensions by request, and on a case-by-case basis.
  • Ministerial (Clergy) Credentials Ministerial (Clergy) Credentials are not required for enrollment in this program, however, they must be obtained and proof provided not later than the end of Phase I (for NCCA Professional Clinical Membership), and certainly no later than the end of Phase II (For all License Programs)
  • * Ministerial Credential Course(s)Candidates who are already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel; are automatically exempt from this requirement. Candidates who are not already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of gospel will be required to complete at least one (1) course through our national church (National Conservative Christian Church) and become commissioned as a Minister of Counseling. Other projects or courses may be required of the national church based upon the student's ministry history. Obtaining and providing proof of personal ministerial (clergy) credentials is the sole responsibility of the candidate student., and is not an integral part of this program. Candidates who enroll without personal ministerial (clergy) credentials are urged to begin the separate processing for their clergy credentials early in Phase I. RMCM Ministries is well-qualified to advise and assist the student in any way in this process. Any candidate who enrolls and are unable to receive clergy commissioning, licensing or ordainment from their local church, we will assist students in an alternate route to obtain independent personal ministerial (clergy) credentials through our national church.
  • Degree Processing: This program is for Certification, License, + 2nd Doctorate Degree. Commitment to all three (3) phases of this program is required.
  • All 2nd Doctorate degrees are processed at the end of Phase III. The 2nd Doctorate degree is selected from the list of approved affiliated universities who participate in the RMCM / NCCA degree transfer program. There are several universities where the Masters can be obtained through the NCCA Degree Transfer Program. See Current List Of Affiliated Universities. The student will select the university of his or her choice and indicate that choice in a letter of authorization which accompanies the dissertation submission and Doctorate degree transfer request. The student does not contact the university directly. RMCM Ministries and NCCA serve as liaisons between the student and university.
  • Financial Obligations: All phased program costs (courses, practicum, supervisor, credential, membership and matriculation fees) must be paid in full, prior to our processing any candidate's verification documents to the N.C.C.A. to accomodate credentials and award of any degrees.
  • Annual membership and license renewal is required. Membership is $50 per year and license renewal is $20 per year (total $70). A signed affidavit verifying continuing education must be submitted annually with renewal.
  • Payment Method: Pay As You Go. (Personal Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Visa/MC/AMEX, PayPal
  • Discounts Are Available For Husband/Wife & Group Enrollments. Please Inquire For Details
  • Method of Instruction:Home Study, Textbooks, Workbooks, Closed-Book Proctored Exams, and Practicum. We additionally provide an interactive student access area (password protected), that includes, policies, procedures, forms, examples, a communication board, and other helpful assists to the student.
  • Supervision/Mentoring: Provided By An Advanced Certified N.C.C.A. Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Who Is Also Board Certified In Supervision. Mentoring Is Accomplished By Phone, Fax, Mail, and/or Email, as required by the National Board Of Christian Clinical Therapists (N.B.C.C.T.)