SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
HELPING YOU HELP OTHERS IN CRISIS
BACHELOR DEGREE
Licensing Program
for
Christian Counselors
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling.
Become a professional Christian counselor.
APPRECIATED VISITORS
PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Mature Christians (normally over the age of 30 years) who graduated from high school or hold a GED may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a B.A. in Christian Counseling and M.A. in Clinical Christian Counseling.
PHASE I
Complete Phase I
Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses:
Basic Christian Counseling
Temperament Theory
Testing/Measurements
Temperament Therapy
Christian Psychology and Counseling
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A. National Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for first year annual dues.
c. A signed Application for Certification/Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A. Code of Ethical Standards.
d. Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament - KJV).
After satisfactorily completing all of the requirements for Phase I, the candidate will receive:
* Certified Temperament Counselor and
* Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy)
* Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling
A Matriculation Fee of $300 must be paid to BAU before the degree is issued.
PHASE II
Complete Phase II
Courses
Each candidate must complete the following 4 courses:
Ministerial Credentials *
Mastering Pastoral Counseling
Temperament Case Studies
Counseling the Codependent
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
◘ Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 additional individuals under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
◘ Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed Application for License form. This Application for License form also authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a national background check to verify each candidate’s history.
b. A licensing fee of $100.
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase II, the candidate will receive:
◘ Certified Pastoral Counselor (non-degreed)
◘ Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors)
◘ Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters)
◘ Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certified (holds a Doctorate)
Or, if it best describes the candidates local ministry, he/she may request to be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor (regardless of degree level).
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. These fees will be paid directly to N.C.C.A. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is $250 + $10 S/H each course. This includes all course supplies/materials. Candidates are expected to pay for each course before it is shipped. PayPal, Checks, Money Orders and Western Union money transfers are accepted for course material.
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PAYPAL 
* Candidates who are already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel are automatically exempt from this course. Candidates who are not already ordained, licensed or commissioned as a minister of the gospel may be required to complete this course through a national church organization or a local church and become a commissioned Minister of Counseling.
Contact B. A. U. for more information. bau238@yahoo.com
Complete Phase III
Courses
Each candidate must select and complete eight (8) advanced courses.
* See TAB "ADVANCED COURSES" for complete list of courses.
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Two copies of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 reports (case studies) developed from the candidate's work with 25 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled Temperament Case Studies.
The tuition for each ADVANCED COURSE is $175 + $10 s/h each course. This includes all course supplies/materials.
Candidates are expected to pay in advance for each course.
PayPal
Checks, Money Orders and Western Union Money Transfers also accepted. (Payable to: B. A. U.)
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will receive:Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
and
Appropriate Board Certification certificates for selected specialty areas
and
Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Counseling
* Before Master Degree is issued, a Matriculation Fee of $500 must be paid to BAU.
► NOTE: Program 2 is a combined License, B.A. and M.A. Program. Commitment to the entire program is required. A candidate cannot complete the B.A. portion and then discontinue his/her studies unless stated at beginning of studies. The B.A. will be considered invalid if the M.A. requirements are not fulfilled. (Please contact B.A.U. for details and more information.)
