Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (M.S.) in Patient Counseling in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science program offers three initial pathways tailored to fulfill Level II Clinical Pastoral Education requirements, with a fourth alternative for those pursuing ACPE Supervisor certification. These pathways align with ACPE Standards: The Chaplain Certification Concentration serves candidates with prior graduate degrees or at least two years of theological, behavioral science, or health-related graduate studies, typically requiring 4-5 semesters. The Accelerated Chaplain Certification option caters to Master's degree holders who've finished one ACPE clinical pastoral education unit. Lastly, the Certified Educator Clinical Pastoral Education concentration trains pastoral care specialists and healthcare workers in delivering spiritual care to patients and families through interdisciplinary approaches.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
You must apply and be accepted to VCU's Graduate School to participate in our CPE Program: (Thus, applicants must submit both an ACPE department application and an application to the Graduate School at VCU) VCU Graduate School Application - SLATE.  All applicants must create an account in SLATE to apply.
All unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to the VCU Graduate School Application. Upon acceptance all official undergraduate and graduate level transcripts should be mailed directly to Graduate School Admissions Office (reference address below):
Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or at least one year of graduate education with a grade-point of "B" or better.
A personal interview with a faculty admissions committee.
Submit 3 academic/professional references (email addresses) via the online graduate school application, SLATE.
Tuition
USD
28,294