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Program Dates and Admission Requirements

How may one enroll in a CPE program?

• Download a PDF Application here
• Send completed application form with the required essays and documents to the center of choice.
• Arrange an interview with the ACPE supervisor or an interviewer approved by the center to which one is applying.

Basic Requirements for Potential Students:

• High school diploma; college or graduate degree preferred.
• Health-screening (PPD for all students; physical also required for resident)
• Oral and writing fluency in American English
• Facility in using computer word-processing systems
• Capacity to keep confidentiality, to endure high levels of stress, and to be flexible

Who is eligible to enroll?

For Units of CPE:

• An individual who, through a written application and an admissions interview, has demonstrated the ability to participate in CPE and the clinical environment.
• Such other requirements or education and experience as determined by current admission policy.

For Supervisory CPE programs:

• An individual who has successfully completed several units of CPE and has demonstrated in practice and consultation a readiness to utilize Supervisory CPE, usually one who has a theological degree and several years of pastoral experience.

CPE is Outcome-based Education

The three types of CPE-Level I, Level II, and Supervisory Education-are distinguished by objectives and outcomes. Outcomes define competencies addressed by the student. See ACPE Standards, sections 309-310, 311, 312 and 313-319 at www.acpe.edu.