Interested in becoming a CPE Supervisor?

Certified CPE Supervisors educate, prepare and supervise the development of Clinical Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors. It takes sharp clinical skills, competent teaching acumen and the ability to facilitate a chaplain's heart and head. Most of all it takes a passion for Clinical Pastoral Education and for ministry in specialized settings.

The journey to becoming a certified CPE Supervisor is not an easy one, but it is an adventure that deeply rewards those that are called and committed.

SLCET's Supervisory Education Program

SLCET's Supervisory Education Program combines clinical education fieldwork and seminar and peer group process and reflection. The seminar and peer group session are set up for a two year program, however enrolled Supervisory Candidates are expected to remain active in the seminar/peer group until they are certified. Each enrolled Fellow will remain in the program until they pass review by their primary supervisor and a review committee that determines readiness for presentation to a certifying committee of their peers.

The curriculum is designed to prepare the Supervisory Candidates at their own pace to meet competencies and standards of behavior as defined by CPEI. Coming in 2022, Supervisory Candidates (SC) will be participating in a consortium in addition to their unit participation and Thinkific Modules. SCs will also be required to participate in monthly Individual Supervision.

Our Supervisory program is offered online and in person, however SCs are required to meet in person with their supervisor a minimum of 2 times a year as part of a retreat or individual supervision.

Cost for Supervisory Education

Application - SLCET $125.00

Application Fee with CPEI $224.00

Preliminary Units (Watch & Witness) $1500.00/unit

4 Co-led or Solo led Units $2000.00/unit

Individual Supervision $100/hour (minimum of 2 hours/month)

Retreat, travel, books and other supplies are additional and not included in the above fees.

Supervisory Education Application

In addition to completing an application, once candidates are accepted by SLCET, they will still need to apply as a Supervisory Candidate with CPEI.

SLCET's Supervisory Program is dually accredited and prepares its Learners to candidate for certification as Supervisors in CPEI. Upon request Candidates, may also apply for Supervisory Education to prepare for certification with CPSP.

Click here for Supervisory Education Application.