GWS Institute Courses & Requirements
Program One: Certification or Licensing (only)* (Cost = $3,270.00)
Procedure and Requirements
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent
To Complete Phase I Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 1 Phase 1 Courses: (Total cost = $1,250.00)
Additional Requirements. Each candidate must:
* Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50.00 for first years annual dues.
c. A signed Application for Certification / Membership form.
d. A signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase One requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Certified Temperament Counselor Certificate
* A Clinical Member (non clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.
To Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete Program 2 Phase 2 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
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
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license.
b. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National background check. (This form authorizes the N.C.C.A. to secure a
c. Submit current ministerial credentials.
d. A certification / licensing fee of $100.00.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive a:
* Certified Pastoral Counselor (high school diploma, GED or Associates)
* Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors)
* Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters)
* Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advanced Certified (holds a Doctorate)
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (optional) (additional $39 fee applies) (Available also if state law prohibits the
Annual membership and certification / license renewal is required to maintain valid N.C.C.A. credentials. Membership is currently
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the
Program 2: Combined License & B.A. ** (Cost = $4,170.00)
Procedures and Requirements
Mature Christians who have graduated from high school or hold a G.E.D. may elect to complete the requirements for license and
Complete Phase I Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 2 Phase 1 courses: (Cost = $1,250.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals under the direction on an assigned and
* Upon completion the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for the first year’s annual dues.
c. A signed application for Certification / Membership form and a signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive a:
* Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
* Clinical Member (non Clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card lapel pin
Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 2 Phase 2 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
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
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes
b. Submit current ministerial credentials.*
c. A licensing fee of $100.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive a:
* Certified Pastoral Counselor( (high school diploma, GED or Associates Degree)
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (Additional $39 fee applies)
Annual membership and certification / license renewal is required. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National
To Complete Phase III Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 2 Phase 3 courses: (Cost = $900.00)
Faith - Based - Courses for Advanced Certification
Integrated Marriage and Family Therapy
Child and Adolescent Therapy
Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy
Sexual Therapy
Cognitive Therapy and Ethics
Crisis and Abuse Therapy
Temperament Therapy
Domestic Violence and Intervention Therapy
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A. and be Advanced Certified in Crisis and Abuse Therapy
Group Therapy
Applicant must hold a Master’s degree or higher, be licensed by the N.C.C.A. and be Advanced Certified in Integrated Marriage & Family
Family Systems
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to a 500 Question Open Book Equivalency Exam on the Bible (Old and New Testament - KJV)
b. A signed letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
c. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to: N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment by credit card may apply)
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $150. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate, card and
* The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed and
* A Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Counseling
Program 3: Combined License & M.A. *** (Cost = $4,670.00)
Procedures and Requirements
Individuals who already hold a Bachelors degree in counseling or a related / accepted field may elect to complete the requirements for
To Complete Phase I Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 3 Phase 1 courses: (Cost = $1,250.00)
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
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed Application for Certification / Membership form and a signed copy of the Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed
b. $50 for first year’s annual dues.
c. N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
* A Clinical Member (non clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.
To Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 3 Phase 2 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
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
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes
b. Submit current ministerial credentials. *
c. A licensing fee of $100.
Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and
* A Licensed Pastoral Counselor Certificate and card
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)
Annual membership and certification / license renewal is required. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is $20
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National
To Complete Phase III Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 3 Phase 3 advanced courses $150.00 ea.. (Cost = $600.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. One copy of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work
b. A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
c. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to : N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment may apply.)
d. $50 made payable to the N.C.C.A. to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $150. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to each
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate card and
* The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed
and
* A Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling (note - Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected)
Program 4: Combined License & Doctorate **** (Cost = $4,670.00)
Procedures and Requirements
Individuals who already hold a Masters degree in counseling or a related / accepted field may elect to complete the requirements for
To Complete the Program 4 Phase I Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 4 Phase 1 courses: (Cost = $1,250.00)
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
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A. Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for first year’s annual dues.
c. A signed Application for Certification / Membership form and a signed copy of the N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
* A Clinical Member (non clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.
To Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 4 Phase 2 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
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
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form authorizes
b. Submit current ministerial credentials. *
c. A licensing fee of $100.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate card and
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)
Annual membership and certification / license renewal is required. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is $20
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National
To Complete Phase III Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 4 Phase 3 advanced courses $150.00 ea.. (Cost = $600.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. One copy of a written thesis. This normally consists of 25 individual reports (case studies) developed from the candidate’s work
b. A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
c. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to : N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment may apply.)
d. $50 made payable to the N.C.C.A. to upgrade the candidate’s license to the M.A. level of Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor.
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $150. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to each
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate card and
* The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed and
* A Doctorate degree in Clinical Christian Counseling (note - Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected)
To complete Program 5: License and 2nd Doctorate ***** (Cost = $3,870.00)
Procedures and Requirements
Individuals who already hold a Masters degree in counseling or a related / accepted field may elect to complete the requirements for license
Each candidate must complete the Program 5 Phase 1 courses: (Cost = $1,250.00)
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
* Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A. Licensing Board of Examiners.
b. $50 for first year’s annual dues.
c. A signed Application for Certification / Membership form and a signed copy of the N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Certified Temperament Counselor certificate
* A Clinical Member (non clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card and lapel pin.
To Complete Phase II Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 5 Phase 2 courses: (Cost = $750.00)
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
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A signed application for N.C.C.A. license. The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening. (This form
b. Submit current ministerial credentials. *
c. A licensing fee of $100.
Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate card and
* Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)
Annual membership and certification / license renewal is required. Membership is currently $50 per year and license renewal is $20
The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $250. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added
Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision. (Cost = $300.00)
* All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National
To Complete Phase III Courses
Each candidate must complete the Program 5 Phase 3 advanced courses $150.00 ea. (Cost = $600.00)
Additional Requirements
Each candidate must:
* Upon the completion of the required courses, submit the following:
a. A letter authorizing N.C.C.A. to transfer the academic records to the approved college.
b. Matriculation and transfer fees of $1500 payable to : N.C.C.A. (A surcharge for payment may apply.)
The tuition for each advanced course is currently $150. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to each
After successfully completing all of the requirements for Phase III, the candidate will (assuming everything is in order) receive:
* A Licensed Clinical Counselor certificate card and
* The appropriate Advanced Certification certificates for selected specialty areas completed and
* A Doctorate degree in Clinical Christian Counseling (note - Additional documentation may be required depending on school selected).
Note: The cost for each A. P. S. Is $30.00 to the student.
Dr. Paul E. McLaughlin, Dr. Sal Yannizzi & Rev. Bruce Hancock