MA & Doctoral Degrees in Christian Counseling

This combined Master’s & Doctoral degree course is designed for persons already holding a Bachelor’s degree. The successful student will earn the following designations through this course:

  • Phase I:
    • a Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
    • a Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate
  • Phase II :
    • NCCA Christian Counselor Credentials
  • Phase III :
    • NCCA Clinical Christian Counselor credentials
    • Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling
  • Phase IV :
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling

Course Overview, Fees, and Requirements

The below prospectus is designed to provide you with an  estimate of the cost of obtaining both your MA and Doctoral Degrees in Christian Counseling. This program typically takes two to three years to complete, but it is self-paced and may be completed in from one to five years.

Required on this course is a minimum 100 page Master’s thesis based on the practicum of 25 APS reports, and a 140-page dissertation based on 35 APS reports. A published book acceptable to the Institute may be substituted for the thesis or dissertation. 

Pricing and courses are subject to change. There is a $5.00 processing fee per course. Shipping fees on your workbooks will vary per shipment.

Phase I – NCCA Certified Temperament Counselor
Creation Therapy $259.
Basic Christian Counseling $259.
Christian Counseling w/Temperament $259.
Quality, Ethics & Legal Issues $259.
APS Reports (10) $300
NCCA Required Supervision $100
Combined Dues, Memberships and Fees $150
    Total Cost Of NCCA Certification Phase I $1,586

Phase II – NCCA Licensed Pastoral Counselor
Counseling The Co-Dependent $259.
Mastering Pastoral Counseling $259.
Temperament Case Studies $259.
APS Reports (15) $450
NCCA Required Supervision $100
Licensing Fees $100
    Total Cost Of NCCA Certification Phase II $909

Phase III- Clinical License & MA Degree
8 Advanced Courses  (Elective) $1,272
Clinical License Upgrade $50
NCCA Required Supervision $100
    Total Cost Of NCCA Certification Phase III $1422

Phase IV- Advanced Clinical Certification & PhD
Course Descriptions For Phase IV
16 Advanced Courses  (Elective) $2,544
35 APS Reports $1,050
NCCA Required Supervision $100
Total Cost Of NCCA Certification Phase IV $3,694

There is a $1,500.00 transfer fee to the accrediting university upon completion of the degree.

Going Forward

If you would like guidance in clarifying which course is right for you, please don’t hesitate to contact us. To apply for this course, please fill out our enrollment application form. The application form is available either online or in print. A $45.00 application fee is required before your application can be processed, and is payable either by mail along with your print application or via our payments page.

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