NCCA CERTIFICATION & LICENSE ONLY PROGRAM - CHRISTIAN/PASTORAL COUNSELING
(Includes NCCA Membership, Certification, and Licensing)

$300 for Initial Enrollment + 1st Course)
Program Balance: $2825 (Pay As You Go)
(Total Includes All Tuition, Coursebooks, S/H, Fees & Processing)


Successful completion of this program fulfills all requirements for NCCA certification and licensing.

ENROLLMENT: Enroll At Any Time
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Masters Degree At Enrollment
RESIDENCY: There are no residency requirements.
MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS: Not required for Clinical Membership, but is required for Professional Membership. We Assist.
AVERAGE PROGRAM COMPLETION TIME: One (1) Year. (Based on a commitment of one (1) hour a day for study)
TIME LIMITATIONS: Program is not self-paced. There are liberal time limitations. We are patient for students in need
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Home Study, Textbooks, Workbooks, Closed-Book Proctored Exams, and Practicum.
SUPERVISION/MENTORING: By a N.C.C.A. Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, Certified In Supervision.
SUPERVISION METHODS: Phone, Fax, Mail, and Email, as required by the National Board Of Christian Clinical Therapists (N.B.C.C.T.)
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Interactive student access area (policies, procedures, forms, examples, communication board, and other helpful assists to our successful students.
ADVANCED OPPORTUNITY: Graduates are eligible to continue on toward a Doctorate Degree(s)


This program is open to all mature Christian adults who enroll with a Masters Degree. Otherwise, candidate should review an appropriate Certification, License + Degree(s) program.


NCCA Certification Only Program
CURRICULUM & COST


PHASE ONE (13 Academic 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 - $400   Practicum Lab I (APS/SUPV)     

Additional Requirements (Completed during Phase I):

  • Optional courses are available for students who need ministerial credentials or How To Start An Independent Ministry. Please inquire
  • Students Needing Ministerial credentials Are To Contact RMCM Early In Phase I, for direction
  • Administer/Facilitate Ten (10) Practicum Using The A.P.S. + provide written reporting
  • Sign & Submit Copy of NCCA Code Of Ethics
  • Submit Responses To 50 Ethical Questions From The NCCA Licensing Board Of Examiners (Provided In NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Submit Photograph and Personal Resume'
  • Submit Three Letters Of Reference Forms (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Submit Proof Of Ministerial Credential (For Professional Clinical Membership At End Of Phase I)
  • Submit Phase One Application For Certification & Membership Form (Provided in NCCA Documentation Package)
  • Remit $ 50 - Initial NCCA Membership and Certification Fee.
  • Remit $ 50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee (br>
  • Resubmit 10 Printed Practicum Reports by U.S. Mail (Previously Submitted Electronically)
  • Submit Signed/Dated Letter Addressing The Following: "Why I Desire 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 Academic 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 - $525   Practicum Lab II (APS/SUPERVISION)
    Complete and Submit The Following to Close Out Phase II for Initial Licensing:

  • Submit Proof Of Ministerial Credentials (If not completed during Phase I)
  • Submit Phase Two Application For End of Phase II & Licensing.
  • Submit License Background Screening Form. (National Background Check to verify candidate’s history)
  • Remit $100 - License Background Screening & Initial License Fee
  • Remit $50 - RMCM Ministries Processing Fee
  • Resubmit 15 Printed Practicum Reports by U.S. Mail (Previously Submitted Electronically)
  • Submit Proof Of Ministerial Credentials (If Not Previously Submitted in Phase I)

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

  • Initial license as Licensed 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).


    Additional Information Specific To This Program:

  • 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. Note:
  • 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.
  • All Annual NCCA membership and license renewal fees are the responsibility of the student 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.
  • Accepted Payment Methods: (Personal Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, Visa/MC/AMEX, PayPal
  • Discounts Are Available For Husband/Wife & Group Enrollments. Please Inquire For Details