Statement of Purpose

The mission of the NCGR-Professional Astrologers' Alliance is to serve as a trade association to promote the common interests of astrologers and to improve the status of the profession of astrology primarily through the implementation of a certification program, the promotion of high ethical standards in the practice of astrology, as well as any other matters relevant to the professional astrologer.

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NCGR-PAA Certification

Special Note to NCGR members and others who wish to take one of the proficiency exams for certification (Levels I, II, III, or IV):  All prior NCGR exams are now administered (as of March 31, 2009) through NCGR-PAA.  Membership in NCGR will entitle test takers to a test fee discount.
 
See listing of test fees for your further information.
 
Please also note that all those who have passed any and all previous NCGR exams still retain their standing for the particular Level of exam they have passed.  The only thing that has changed is that tests will now be administered through NCGR-PAA, and certificates will be issued through the new organization.

The NCGR-PAA Curriculum and Certification Program is divided into four progressive levels LI, LII, LIII, LIV. The first three levels require testing supervised in person by NCGR-PAA exam monitors. Part of Level III and all of Level IV are take- home tests. The only exception to monitored testing is when a particular school has gained equivalency to any of the first three exams; Level IV must always be taken through the NCGR-PAA Examiners.

The Study Guide provides the areas of study necessary to complete each examination; each level becomes increasingly more detailed as the student progresses. Astronomy for astrologers is studied on levels I and II. Ethical concerns in astrological practice are addressed throughout the program. Students are encouraged to engage in additional studies in counseling skills and other fields related to their intended focus in one or more of the following areas, or "majors": consulting, technical research, general studies, and instruction, each with its own specific requirements.

Students who have passed the requirements of Level IV, in any one of the four "majors," and have agreed to uphold NCGR-PAA's ethical standards of practice, are entitled to use the letters C.A., (for Certified Astrologer), NCGR-PAA (for National Council for Geocosmic Research-Professional Astrologers Alliance), after their name on publications and promotional items. All such Certified Astrologers are also eligible to join the Association of Professional Astrologers International (APAI). For information on APAI, go to professionalastrologers.co.uk
 

Those who have successfully passed the Level III examination can apply for college credits at Kepler College, the only college in the Western Hemisphere that is authorized to offer bachelor's and master's degrees in astrological studies.

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For additional information, contact our Education Chair:
Shirley Soffer, C.A., NCGR-PAA
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Your Path to Certification

NCGR-PAA Education Curriculum and Study Guide

NCGR-PAA's Curriculum & Study Guide

Our new and updated study guide encompasses all four levels of NCGR-PAA's Certification Program. It includes new material on traditional, Hellenic, Vedic, Chinese and Mesoamerican schools of astrology.

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Equivalency Program

Guidelines for Schools in NCGR-PAA's Equivalency Program

As part of NCGR-PAA's equivalency requirements, all schools and organizations included in our program have submitted documentation on their overall curriculum, specific courses of study, number of instructors, students enrolled, and other pertinent information.

We are pleased to list below those distinguished schools and organizations currently included in our Equivalency Program.

A detailed explanation of our equivalency standards and how we implement them can be found here.
 

Equivalency Members

The American Federation of Astrologers:
With proof of AFA's Professional certification, an applicant may apply directly for NCGR-PAA's Level III testing.
 

The Avalon School of Astrology:
With proof of graduation from Avalon, an applicant may apply directly for NCGR-PAA's Level IV testing.
 

Kepler College Of Astrological Arts & Sciences:
With proof of completion of Kepler's Certificate Program (including courses M101 and M201 - Chart Mechanics), an applicant may apply directly for NCGR-PAA's Level IV testing.
 

International Academy of Astrology (formerly Online College of Astrology):
With proof of a Professional Training Diploma, an applicant may apply directly for NCGR-PAA's Level IV testing.