Clinical Pastoral Education
Level I Clinical Pastoral Education
As a CPE student you will encounter people in crisis and learn from
examination of the experience under the guidance of a Chaplain Supervisor as
well as interaction with and feedback from peers, physicians, nurses and others.
It is recognized that each student brings unique questions and motivations.
Thus, learning goals for each student are negotiated with the Supervisor. These
goals are then pursued in a variety of settings such as individual supervision,
meeting with your peer group in interpersonal sessions, verbatims, didactic
seminars and in worship.
The Reverend Paul Derrickson is the Coordinator for the Department of
Pastoral Services. He is an ACPE Supervisor and Board Certified Chaplain. CPE
involves making ecumenical dialogue with opportunity to discern the unique
contribution of your own faith group to the understanding of pastoral care.
 Summer
Unit (end of May to first part of August)
The Summer Unit will be conducted on a five day per week basis for eleven
weeks. Each student will spend approximately eight overnights "On Call" during
the summer. The program will include a "CPE Day" with groups from nearby CPE
centers.
Extended Unit (October to May)
The Extended Unit will require eight hours per week in the hospital for 30
weeks, plus On Call time. Students will meet for 4 - 6 hours of instruction per
week. The balance of the time will be spent in supervised pastoral care with
patients and staff. Pastoral care schedules will be planned to provide
approximately one weeknight per month and one Saturday or Sunday on call (12
hours) in the hospital.
Admission Requirements
- A completed application (form is available from this Department or many
seminaries).
- Admission interview by a CPE Supervisor or other qualified person.
- Applicants are expected to be involved in religious ministry or in
seminary
- Acceptance decisions will be made after completion of the admission
process
- Tuition is $400.00 of which $50.00 (non-refundable deposit) is due upon
acceptance. Our Finance Department will invoice you.
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