Certification Levels

There are Four Levels of Certification available for Pastoral and Christian Counselors in IACCP. 

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Levels of certification include the following:

Certification Level  1

  1. Recommended for students, interns, allied health professionals who include counseling in their ministry, and individuals who have completed an associate degree level or equivalent, including peer support specialists, addiction counselors, and certified community chaplains.

  2. Complete the Application and the Level 1 exam.

  3. Association dues are $49.00.

Certification Level  2

Certified Christian or Pastoral Counselor for members with a Bachelor’s Degree in theology, ministry, or the behavioral sciences.

  1. Complete the Application and Level 1 and 2 exams.

  2. Association dues are $99.00

Certification Level 3

Certified Clinical Christian or Pastoral Counselor for members with a Master’s Degree in theology, ministry, behavioral sciences, or related fields, including state-licensed counselors and board-certified chaplains.

  1. Complete the Application and Levels 1, 2, and 3 exams

  2. Association dues are $129.00

Certification Level 4

Doctoral Diplomat in Christian or Pastoral Counseling for members with a Doctoral Degree in theology, ministry, behavioral sciences, or related fields, including state-licensed counselors and psychologists.

  1. Complete the Application and Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 exams.

  2. Association dues are $149.00