Master of Science
The Master of Science Concentration in Chaplain Certification is designed to meet the ACPE 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B ACPE outcomes. The Master of Science Concentration in Certified Educator Clinical Pastoral Education is designed to meet the ACPE supervisory education standards:
The Concentration in Chaplain Certification is available to individuals with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in health sciences, religious studies, theology, psychology, sociology or social work (or any equivalent area of study from an accredited institution). The program requires five contiguous semesters to complete.
The third option is a concentration in accelerated Chaplain Certification degree available to students who hold a Master´s degree and who have completed one unit of ACPE clinical pastoral education.
This concentration in Certified Educator Clinical Pastoral Education provides clinical education for pastoral care professionals as well as other health care providers in the spiritual care of patients and families within an interdisciplinary context.
Statement of Accreditation
Virginia Commonwealth University/VCU Health is accredited to offer CPE (Levels I/II) and Certified Educator CPE by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education, ACPE, Inc. 1 Concourse Pkwy, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30328. URL: www.acpe.edu. ACPE CPE is Trademarked by the ACPE.