SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
HELPING YOU HELP OTHERS IN CRISIS
PH. D. IN
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
Procedures and Requirements
Individuals who already hold a Masters degree in counseling or a related human service field may elect to complete the requirements for license and qualify for a Ph. D. in Clinical Christian Counseling.
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.
*ARNO PROFILE SYSTEM
◘ Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by N.C.C.A.'s National Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for first year's annual dues.
c. A signed Application for Certification/Membership form and assigned copy of N.C.C.A.'s Code of Ethical Standards.
After successfully 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)
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:
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
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.
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 when it is shipped. Check, money order and Western Union money transfer is accepted.
CREDIT CARDS AND PAYPAL ALSO ACCEPTED! (See below!)
* 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 commissioned as a Minister of Counseling. Contact B.A.U. for more information.
Courses
Each candidate must select and complete twelve (12) advanced courses listed in this booklet.
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
◘ Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Two copies of a written dissertation. This normally consists of 35 (25 generated for license
practicum plus 10 additional) individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate's
work with 35 individuals using the A.P.S. reports. A format is provided in the course titled
"Temperament Case Studies."
b. Matriculation fee of $750 payable to B.A.U.
