Certificate in Supervisory Education
Certificate in CPE Supervisory Education - 1600 Hours
The Certificate in Supervisory Education is granted for the completion of four courses (SEC 600-900) or 1600 hours, of which 87% is distance education. Supervisory education provides opportunities for supervisory students to practice the art of pastoral supervision as they co-lead or lead small groups, provide individual supervision, and complete online lessons, which aid in developing their theory and theology of pastoral supervision and the ability to teach the Certificate in CPE.
| SEC 600-900 Program Learning Outcomes | |
|---|---|
PLO 1 | Construct theories and theology of pastoral supervision that guide ones supervisory practice |
PLO 2 | Demonstrate ethical and self-care practices in supervision |
PLO 3 | Integrate current and relevant insights from the field of supervision into one's practice |
PLO 4 | Demonstrate the ability to establish and use consultative relationships to enhance supervisory practice |
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
SEC 600 | The initial supervisory education course provides the supervisory student the opportunity to observe and practice the art of supervision while developing an awareness of the supervisory process and basic supervisory skills, to research a variety of human development theorists and group dynamics, to write an integrative autobiography, a final evaluation, and initiate a self-care plan. | 400 |
SEC 700 | The second supervisory education course provides the student the opportunity to practice the art of supervision while supervising and evaluating students, increasing one's knowledge and skills in supervision, multiculturalism, adult learning theories, to develop a theory of human development in pastoral supervision, and to increasingly demonstrating the ability to manage a CPE Course and practice healthy self-care. | 400 |
SEC 800 | The third supervisory education course provides the supervisory student the opportunity to continue practicing the art of supervision while supervising and evaluating students, increasing one's knowledge and skills in supervision, addressing ethical issues, integrating theory of pastoral supervision, developing one's theory of adult learning, group dynamics, and multiculturalism, and to increasingly demonstrating the ability to manage a CPE Course and practice healthy self-care. | 400 |
SEC 900 | The fourth supervisory education course provides the supervisory student the opportunity to continue practicing the art of supervision while supervising and evaluating students using one's increased knowledge and skills in supervision, developing one's theology of pastoral supervision, and preparing to submit a final copy of one's theories and theology of pastoral supervision as a Model of Pastoral Supervision from review and approval by the CPEI Certification Committee while increasingly demonstrating the ability to manage a CPE Course and practice healthy self-care. | 400 |
Total Program Hours | 1600 |
Admission to the Certificate in CPE Supervisory Education
Students desiring to apply to enter the Certificate in Supervisory Education will be required to have a minimum of 36 hours of graduate education from an accredited institution for the CPE Associate Supervisor-Educator and a graduate degree of 72 hours for the CPE Supervisor-Educator in theology or a related discipline; the completion of 1600 hours of clinical pastoral education (CPE), and certification as a Chaplain by a recognized certifying organization or completion of Board Certification within the first year of supervisory education.
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The application includes the following (as applicable):
- Previous Academic Education
- Previous CPE
- Identification of three references
- A current resume or career vitae (CV)
- Three Essays
- Personal History: A description of one’s life story, including a description of one’s family of origin and current family relationships, important events, relationships with significant people, and the impact these events and relationships have had on one’s development.
- Religious/Spiritual Development: A description of one’s religious/spiritual development, including events and relationships that influenced your faith and belief system.
- Understanding of Supervisory CPE: Identify your understanding of Supervisory Education and what you hope to gain personally and professionally from CPE.
Application Process
- Submit a CPEI CPE Application.
Students applying for the supervisory education program must meet the following requirements:- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of thirty-six (36) hours of graduate education in theology or a related discipline; and a minimum of four courses of CPE. Upon completion of the program and successful committee review the candidate would be certified as a CPE Associate Supervisor.
- Master’s degree with a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours of graduate education in theology or a related discipline; and a minimum of four courses of CPE. Upon completion of the program and successful committee review the candidate would be certified as a CPE Supervisor
- Interview with a CPEI Training Supervisor
- Review, sign and return the enrollment letter
- Registrar will enroll and email student