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.
Students applying to the program may be required to complete the screening requirements at the assigned clinical placement site, which may include, among other things, a criminal background check, health, and drug screening.
In addition to weekday clinical requirements, students may also be required to provide pastoral care during evenings, nights and weekends.
VCU Health System provides the clinical setting for coursework requirements in the above programs. Clinical placement sites also exist in Abingdon and Martinsville, VA through long distance learning affiliations. See Long Distance Learning. During summer sessions, Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, VA also serves as a placement site for Level I CPE.
