Study Master of Science (M.S.) in Patient Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Health Professions

Master of Science (M.S.) in Patient Counseling

USA

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What will I learn?

Join us for an exciting year where you will gain experience in unique clinical settings and gain innovative spiritual care skills. VCU offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop your skills as a professional spiritual care provider. The Master of Science Concentration in Chaplain Certification is designed to meet the ACPE 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B ACPE outcomes. The Master of Science Concentration in Certified Educator Clinical Pastoral Education is designed to meet the ACPE supervisory education standards.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$33,746.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Full Time (5 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$33,746.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Application deadline

01/03/2027

Start date

May 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, applicants must have successfully completed undergraduate training and hold a bachelors degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution reflecting ability to perform at the graduate level; graduate degree in a health-related field; or two years of graduate theological education. Students must apply and be accepted to VCUs Graduate School to participate in the clinical pastoral education program.This program also requires submission of the following supplemental material: a current resume, the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education Inc. application materials, a copy of all previous self- and supervisors CPE evaluations and two verbatim case studies of clinical work. An interview with the faculty admission committee will be granted based on application material.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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