Program Requirements

Each year we offer two single-unit Chaplain Intern training programs that combine Level I and II CPE students in a supervised ministry experience. Weekly evening rotation and direct spiritual care with patients and families is required. Training groups are limited to a maximum of six students.

In order to apply you must have graduated from high school or hold a GED and be able to adequately read and write in English. You can be ordained, a seminarian or layperson from a recognized faith tradition who desires to learn the art of pastoral care in a clinical setting. You must be emotionally and spiritually mature, be a team player, be able to work with a supervisor, be willing to share yourself with peers and the supervisor, demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for your learning and have sufficient physical stamina to function within a demanding clinical setting.

Extended CPE Unit

• Runs for 32 weeks from September through April (dates vary by year)
• Requires 15 hours weekly of direct ministry at Upstate, or if currently employed in ministry, a combination of hours from both settings
• Requires 5 hours weekly of instructional learning that includes didactics, verbatims, supervision and Open Agenda Group
• Requires additional hours outside CPE for reading and writing reflections and verbatims
• Tuition: $900
• Application fee: $0
• Application deadline: December 31st

Intensive CPE Unit

• Begins the third week of May and runs for 12 weeks (dates vary by year)
• Requires 30 hours weekly of direct ministry at Upstate. If you are currently employed in ministry, some hours from that setting may count.
• Requires 10 hours weekly of instructional learning
• Requires additional hours outside CPE for reading and writing reflections and verbatims
• Tuition: $900
• Application fee: $0
• Application deadline: December 31st

If you need to apply after the deadline, please email Rev. Terry Culbertson, ACPE Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor.