Master of Science
The first three options of the Master of Science degree are designed to meet the outcomes of Level II Clinical Pastoral Education. The fourth option is offered to persons seeking certification as ACPE Supervisors. Outcomes for these options are described in the ACPE Standards:
The first option is a Concentration in Chaplain Certification and is available to individuals who have a previous graduate degree or who have at least two years of graduate education in theology, the behavioral sciences, or the health related sciences. It is assumed that completion of this option will take 4-5 semesters.
The second option is the Dual Degree concentration (M.S./M.Div.) which is offered cooperatively with The Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology of Virginia Union University in Richmond. The dual degree is designed as a four-year program with four full semesters spent in residence at VCU. Students enrolled in the dual-degree program will remain in good standing at VCU while enrolled in their seminary studies. Each sponsoring institution will grant its respective degree.
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.
The fourth option is a concentration in Certified Educator Clinical Pastoral Education to provide 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.