Clinical Pastoral

Degree/licensing Programs

Licensing Information	Licensing Categories	Refund Policy for Licensing Programs	Next Step Program	Refund Policy for Next Step
Master's Program	Master's Courses	Master's Payment Schedule	Appl. for Master's Program	Doctorate Program
Doctorate Courses	Doctorate Payment Schedule	App. for Doctorate Program	FBCS Catalog	FBCS Home Page

by

Freedom Bible College & Seminary

In Cooperation with the

National Christian Counselors Association

All parts of this catalog are subject to change without notice

Licensing Information

The NCCA’s Licensing Board of Examiners offers several licensing categories. The category for which one qualifies will depend on educational background and experience as well as one’s ministerial credentials.

Licensing categories include:

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor

(The above license titles are for those who hold a Master’s Degree and Ministerial credentials, both require the same program of study.)

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certification
Licensed Clinical Christian Counselor-Advanced Certification

(The above license titles are for those who hold a Doctorate Degree and Ministerial credentials, both require the same program of study.)

*NOTE* This is not a state license. State licensing must be applied for on an individual basis.

NCCA requires 12 CEU’s a year to maintain a license. FBCS will provide the NCCA’s CEU courses at a fee of $200 per course (2 courses meet 12 CEU requirements). CEU classes taken through FBCS will be added to transcript as Post Graduate work. CEU’s may also be obtained through other means and transferred to NCCA for a transferal fee. This information may be obtained through the FBCS Clinical Supervisor.

Refund Policy for Licensing Programs

1.      If a student withdraws from school or drops a class in writing within thirty (30) days of date of registration for a course, FBCS will refund all tuition charges.
2. If a student withdraws from school or drops a course in writing between thirty-one (31) and sixty (60) days, and has a passing grade when dropped, 50% of the relevant tuition charges will be refunded.
3.   NO refunds on tuition are allowed on any withdrawal after sixty (60) days, or for students who are dismissed by the administration, or who withdrawal with a failing grade.
4.   There will be no refunds on material charges.

Other Information for Next Step Program

There will be an additional $100.00 required for a background check before license is issued and a $50.00 fee for first year membership. Cost of program is subject to change without notice due to occasional increase in material costs through NCCA

Please note: Because of the varying state laws we advise each student to contact his/her particular State Licensing Office regarding licensing requirements for Ordained Christian Counselors.

NCCA Licensed counselors are free to counsel under 501c3 covering, this covering may be obtained individually, by the National Conservative Church (an NCCA sister organization) or by your local church.

Mal-practice insurance is highly recommended and may be obtained through The American Professional Agency. For application call 631-691-6400 or 800-421-6694. You will apply under Clergy and Pastoral Counselor title.

APS’s require counselor’s report with each of the twenty-five (25) APS required in programs.

You are asked to complete at least one (1) course every two months. If more time is needed for completion please contact your Clinical Supervisor. Please note: Students who become inactive or do not complete their programs within the expected and reasonable time frame will be subject to any and all changes made in the program by NCCA or FBCS and a reinstatement fee of $25 will be charged.

There is a $20 fee for all retesting.

NCCA fees are subject to change without notice.

Refund Policy for the Next Step Program

1. If a student withdraws from school or drops a class in writing within thirty (30) days of date of registration for a course, FBCS will refund all tuition charges. If a clinical student has had an APS done, that fee will be deducted from tuition return.

2. If a student withdraws from school or drops a course in writing between thirty-one (31) and sixty (60) days, and has a passing grade when dropped, 50% of the relevant tuition charges will be refunded.

3. NO refunds on tuition are allowed on any withdrawal after sixty (60) days, or for students who are dismissed by the administration, or who withdrawal with a failing grade.

4. There will be no refunds on material charges.

FBCS / NCCA

Combined Degree / Licensing Program

Master’s Program Fee $4290

Course work and training (Master’s level). Courses to be taken in the following sequence:

Phase 1	Phase II	Phase III
Basic Christian Counseling	Testing/Measurements	Christian Psy. & Couns.
Temperament Theory	Temperament Therapy (10) APS	Mastering Pastoral Couns. (5) APS
Phase IV	Phase V	Phase VI
Counseling the Codependent	Ethics & Legal Issues	Psy, Theo, & Spirituality
*Temperament Case Studies	Christ Centered Therapy Coun Families (5) APS	Across the Stages of Life (5) AP

*Temperament Case Studies requires student to write their own case study from one of the Temperament tested counselees using
a format from course book

All program materials provided with the exception of three books, which the student will purchase.
(42-credit program)

Payment Schedule for the Master's Program

$612.85 to be mailed with the program application

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase I

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase II

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase III

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase IV

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase V

$612.85 to be mailed upon completion of Phase VI

All financial requirements in each phase must be met before next phase courses are received.

Program must be paid in full and all work complete before license or degree is issued.

Additional requirements: 5 page typed report is required with each course, with the exception of Testing/Measurements and
Temperament Case Studies. All APS tests require counselor’s report.

All retesting will have a fee of $20.

FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Application From for FBCS / NCCA

Master of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
Program Fee $4290

(Click Here to Download this Form)

Please print (All parts of the application must be completed):

Name ___________________________________________________ Date_________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

City____________________________ State_____________________ Zip_________________

Social Security #_________________________ Birth Date_______________________________

Telephone _(______)_____________________ Business_(_____)________________________

Co-op Facilitator________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

City____________________________ State_______________________ Zip_______________

Co-op Facilitator’s Telephone_(_____)______________________________________________

Program & financial requirements must be met before license or degree is issued.

To expedite receipt of courses please send a bank check or money order.

Please return this application with your check, credit card number or money order made out to:

Freedom Bible College & Seminary

P.O. Box 1060

Rogers, AR 72757

I have included payment in the amount of $ _____________

Student Signature____________________________________________ Date____________

FBCS / NCCA

Combined Degree / Licensing Program

Doctorate Program Fee $5490

Courses to be taken in the following sequence:

Phase I	Phase II	Phase III
Basic Christian Counseling	Testing/Measurements	Christian Psy. & Couns.
Temperament Theory Or Temperament Therapy	Mastering Pastoral Couns. (5) APS	*Creation Therapy (3 course credits) (5) APS
Phase IV	Phase V	Phase VI
Counseling the Codependent	Ethics & Legal Issues	*Caring for People God’s Way (3 course credits) (5) APS
*Temperament Case Studies (5) APS	*Theophostic Ministry (3 course credits) (5) APS
Phase VII	Phase VIII
Cognitive Therapy	Human Development & Faith
Sexual Misconduct in Counseling & Ministry	Innovative Approaches to Counseling

(60-credit program)

*Creation Therapy may be substituted for Temperament Theory, Testing Measurements, and Temperament Therapy if student meets supervisor’s requirements. Also, if a student has taken the 8 basic NCCA courses in MA program, 8 specialty courses will be substituted.
Temperament Case Studies requires student to write their own case study from one of the Temperament tested counselees using a format from course book
Caring for People God’s Way and Theophostic Ministry requires 20 page typed reports, all others 10 page typed reports.
Temperament Case Studies & Testing/Measurements do not require written reports.
All APS tests require counselor’s reports.

Payment schedule for the Doctorate Program

$610.00 to be mailed with the program application

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase I

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase II

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase III

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase IV

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase V

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase VI

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase VII

$610.00 to be mailed upon completion of Phase VIII

All financial requirements in each phase must be met before next phase courses are received.

Program must be paid in full and all work complete before license or degree is issued.

FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Application From for FBCS / NCCA

Doctor of Clinical Pastoral Counseling
(Program Fee $5490)
(Click Here to Download this Form)