Pastoral Counseling License/Certification-Program 1
Certification for Christian Pastoral Counselor
This program awards a Christian/Pastoral counseling license only, no degrees are conferred with this program. Existing degrees need to be in ministry, counseling or other related field. The credits for this coursework can later be applied to a degree if desired.
Program 1 is the lowest cost way to qualify yourself as a certified Christian counselor. It will especially appeal to those who already have advanced degrees or do not have a need for an additional degree. Course credit can be applied later to a degree program if desired. Each of the degree programs contain all the elements of Program 1.
Safe Choice
If you are unsure which program to select, Program 1 is always a safe choice, as it is a simple matter to change to a more ambitious program if an when it appears to be desirable. One of the following certificates will be issued upon completion of the requirements of Program 1. The following certifications are awarded, corresponding to any degrees already held.
- Certified Pastoral Counselor for person without a degree.
- Licensed Pastoral Counselor for those who hold a Bachelors Degree
- Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor for those holding a Master's degree
- Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advanced Certification - for those holding a Doctorate
For example, if you already hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, you would be designated a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor or a Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor depending on your wishes.
This prospectus is provided to provide you with an current estimate of the cost of obtaining a License or Certification in Christian Counseling. To begin your this program, please fill out an application.
| Phase I -Course Descriptions | ||
| Creation Therapy | ||
| Basic Christian Counseling | ||
| Christian Psychology & Counseling | ||
| Quality, Ethical & Legal Issues | ||
| APS Reports (10) | ||
| Supervision (3 Credit Hours) |
| Phase II - Course Descriptions | ||
| Mastering Pastoral Counseling | ||
| Temperament Case Studies | ||
| Counseling The Co-Dependent | ||
| Ministerial Credentials (if needed) (optional) | ||
| APS Reports (15) | ||
| Supervision (3 Credit Hours) |
To begin your education, please fill out an enrollment application.
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