Earn your school chaplain
Certification
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Streamline your school chaplaincy
The NSCA delivers a solid foundation of proven chaplaincy skills and strategies necessary to feel confident in your calling.
Online Application
Submit your official application to confirm your education level and ministry experience. Undergo background checks.
Enroll and Get Certified
Complete your initial coursework and all additional safety courses required for school chaplaincy.
Prepare for Employment
Prepare for introductions and orientation meetings with your new school district.
NSCA Academy
NSCA-certified school chaplains maintain certification through the NSCA Academy - our comprehensive continuing education development program.
How it works
Upon completing your background checks, training, and safety courses, you will be fully certified as a school chaplain.
Program Details
A Proven Program
The NSCA is the leading provider for training and certification of school chaplains.
Online Training
Get certified with our convenient online training program. With rolling admission, you can start any time.
NSCA program advisors and a Senior Chaplain Board guide you every step of the way, even after employment.
Expert Support
Model Pricing
NSCA certification and continued education through our Academy are included in our model pricing package.
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Included in your
Your NSCA Certification
University Training
We are proud to collaborate with Oral Roberts University, a nationally accredited university. Once rigorous international, national, and state background checks, including forensic social media review, are completed, chaplain candidates with a minimum of a two-year degree and 2,000 hours of experience may qualify to enroll in our self-paced online course for convenient learning, which may be completed in as little as eight weeks. In addition, The National School Chaplain Association provides exclusive continuing education and training for certified school chaplains through our NSCA Academy.
Safety Training
School chaplains are considered essential personnel on campus and therefore must undergo safety training comprised of three certifications: Active Shooter, Threat Assessment, and Stop the Bleed*.
We provide continuing education and training to maintain and enhance the professional knowledge, competency, and performance of NSCA-certified school chaplains.
Continuing Education
Qualification. Application. Enrollment.
Find your path.
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For candidates with a Master's Degree and 2,000 hours of hands-on ministry experience.
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For candidates with a Bachelor's Degree and 2,000 hours of hands-on ministry experience.
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For candidates with an Associate's Degree and 2,000 hours of hands-on ministry experience.
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For candidates with 2,000 hours of hands-on ministry experience.
Credential verifications. Background checks.
Complete your application.
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Complete your application and receive your official login credentials, enrollment instructions, and an NSCA account for uploading all required documentation.