Patient Counseling Programs

The Intern Certificate Program is designed to meet the outcomes of Level I Clinical Pastoral Education (formerly Introductory Clinical Pastoral Education). Programs are offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Applications are received on a rolling admissions basis for this certificate program

The Graduate Certificate Program requires completion of 27 hours of study according to one of the established curricula.

The Master of Science in Patient Counseling requires completion of 44 hours of study according to one of the established curricula.

The department and its curricular options are described in detail in the VCU Graduate and Professional Bulletin.

VCU Health System provides the clinical setting for coursework requirements in the following programs. Clinical placement sites also exist at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA and Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA.