Institutional Transparency
Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) is committed to providing prospective students, current students, graduates, Affiliate Organizations, and the public with clear, accurate, and accessible institutional information.
This page provides centralized access to information about CPEI's educational programs, accreditation, authorizations, policies, student services, institutional outcomes, tuition, consumer disclosures, and official publications.
Institutional Accreditation
Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
View Accreditations & RecognitionsGeneral Information
Founded: 2018
CPEI is a DEAC-accredited institution providing Clinical Pastoral Education, CPE Supervisory Education, professional credentialing, membership, and continuing professional development for chaplains and spiritual care professionals.
Phone: 701-578-1150
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Mission & Outcomes
The following Mission and Institutional Outcomes are CPEI's formally adopted foundational standards.
To provide quality, inclusive, and life-transforming clinical pastoral education internationally through online and hybrid modalities to develop competent pastoral clinicians and supervisory educators.
Educational Programs
CPEI offers two certificate programs designed for professional formation in spiritual care and pastoral supervision.
Clinical Pastoral Education
The Certificate in Clinical Pastoral Education is awarded upon completion of four courses, CPE 100–400, totaling 1,600 hours.
CPE courses include participation in small groups, individual supervision, online lessons, and an internship. The program is designed to be completed within 24 months or less.
Explore Clinical Pastoral EducationSupervisory Education
The Certificate in CPE Supervisory Education is granted upon completion of four courses, SEC 600–900, totaling 1,600 hours.
Supervisory education provides opportunities to practice pastoral supervision through small-group leadership, individual supervision, and online learning while developing a theory and theology of pastoral supervision. The program is designed to be completed within 24 months or less.
Explore Supervisory EducationRequired Information
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State Authorization Contact
Phone: 850-245-3200
Email: CIEInfo@fldoe.org
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View Accreditations & RecognitionsInstitutional Outcomes
CPEI provides information about student achievement and educational outcomes as part of its commitment to institutional transparency.
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