Your Path to 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.
Upon completing your background checks, training, and safety courses, you will be fully certified as a school chaplain.
How it works
Comprehensive Training
Start with our free intro course, and seamlessly enroll in our rigorous online program designed to equip you with the skills you need.
Accreditation & Certification
Complete NSCA Academy coursework and gain a nationally recognized chaplaincy certification.
Placement & Service
Begin serving with public, private, or charter schools where your training will have an immediate impact, with continuing education through your NSCA Academy Membership.
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.
Included in your
Your NSCA Certification
University Training
We are proud to collaborate with Oral Roberts University, a nationally accredited university. Once rigorous 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*.
