Full-time non-stipend units of clinical pastoral education are offered three times each year. See below for information on part-time non-stipend units of CPE.
Program Dates
Dates are dependent on hospital orientation and quarterly evaluation schedules.
- August - December
- January - April
- May - August
Time Requirements
After two weeks full-time initial orientation the program requires full time work. Classes are included in the time stated and homework is as assigned.
Preferred Pre-Requisites
Completion of the equivalent of one year full time towards the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or equivalent; a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field related to healthcare or the helping professions such as a BSN, MSW; or a master’s in an allied health related field. The degree should be from an institution recognized by www.chea.org.
Application Deadline
There is no application deadline for U. S. citizens or for international students with a current visa and work permit that is good through the end-date of the CPE program. Applicants are accepted on a rolling admission basis. Deadline for applications from international students (without a current visa and work permit) is 180 days prior to program start date.
Stipend: None
Credit: 1 Unit of ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education
Tuition: $500 for the unit