Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Part-Time Virtual Program
Funding Amount
Tuition $650 per unit; $100 non-refundable holding fee; $50 non-refundable application fee; No stipend or benefits offered
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Part-Time Virtual Program
Program Overview: A part-time, one-unit CPE program where students arrange their own clinical placement outside of Mercy facilities with educator approval. Designed for individuals with other commitments.
Format: Part-time, flexible clinical placement arrangement
- People with other commitments that don't allow completion of clinical hours at Mercy hospital
- Those seeking CPE certification with scheduling flexibility
Program Goals & Target Audience
Intended For:- Bachelor's degree or other professional designation (such as RN) required
- Sufficient theological background required
Education Requirements
- Faith group or community leadership experience expected
Experience Requirements
- Arrangement: Students arrange own clinical placement with approval from CPE educator
- Location: Outside of Mercy facilities
- Virtual Option: Students who wish to complete clinical hours outside of Mercy may pursue CPE virtually
Clinical Placement
- Visa Sponsorship: Mercy does NOT provide visa sponsorship
- All applicants must be fully authorized to work and/or study in their chosen jurisdiction when applying
Work Authorization
- Stipend: Unfortunately, not available at this time
- Benefits: Not available at this time
Compensation & Benefits
- Holding Fee: $100 non-refundable (applied to tuition later)
- Tuition: $650 per unit
- Application Fee: $50 non-refundable
- Payment Plans: May be arranged in advance with program coordinator and faculty approval
Tuition & Fees
- Since 1974: Accredited by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification and Accreditation (USCCB/CCA)
- Since 2008: Accredited by ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education
Accreditation
- Available throughout Mercy health system in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas
- Virtual arrangements available with CPE educator approval
Program Locations
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 417-820-2770
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Application: Complete application form with required materials
2. Application Fee: Pay non-refundable $50 application fee
3. Review Timeline: Applications accepted year-round and considered in order received
4. Clinical Arrangement: Propose clinical placement outside Mercy (subject to CPE educator approval)
5. Holding Fee: Upon selection, place $100 non-refundable holding fee (applied to tuition)
6. Program Enrollment: Program closes when full
- Application form
- Bachelor's degree or professional designation documentation
- Evidence of sufficient theological background
- Documentation of faith group or community leadership experience
- Work authorization verification for chosen jurisdiction
- Proposed clinical placement information (for educator approval)
Application Requirements
- Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
- Holding Fee: $100 (non-refundable, applied to tuition after selection)
Fees
- Applications accepted year-round
- Considered in order received
- Program closes when full
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