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

Program Goals & Target Audience

Intended For:

• People with other commitments that don't allow completion of clinical hours at Mercy hospital
• Those seeking CPE certification with scheduling flexibility

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or other professional designation (such as RN) required
• Sufficient theological background required

Experience Requirements

• Faith group or community leadership experience expected

Clinical Placement

• 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

Work Authorization

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Stipend: Unfortunately, not available at this time
• Benefits: Not available at this time

Tuition & Fees

• 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

Program Locations

• Available throughout Mercy health system in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas
• Virtual arrangements available with CPE educator approval

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 417-820-2770

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 Requirements

• 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)

Fees

• Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
• Holding Fee: $100 (non-refundable, applied to tuition after selection)

Timeline

• Applications accepted year-round
• Considered in order received
• Program closes when full