Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) – ACPE-accredited centers

Pathway

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Website

acpe.edu

Accredited degree

CPE units and residencies, taken through individual accredited centers

Distance education

No

Part-time option

No

CPE is the standard practical pathway into chaplaincy and is taken at individual ACPE-accredited centers rather than one school. Use the ACPE directory to find a centre near you.

Program details change. Confirm the credential, cost, and admission requirements with the school, and check what your state licensing board accepts, before you apply.

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