华体会 Clinical Pastoral Education
华体会 can help you grow personally and professionally as a spiritual care provider and gain skills for interfaith ministry. We offer several clinical education programs accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
Clinical Pastoral Education for Better Care
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is interfaith professional education for ministry. It is highly experiential and relationally based.
Students come to CPE from a variety of religious and professional backgrounds to learn spiritual care skills for serving others. CPE utilizes a process model of education where direct ministry encounters aid students in developing awareness of themselves and the needs of those to whom they provide care. Programs are offered in small groups (typically three to six people) within a supervised setting that has been accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.
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CPE Program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a leading academic medical center located in Chicago, Illinois, with a 900-bed tertiary care medical and Level 1 trauma center.
Serving a diverse patient population within a lively urban setting offers students a dynamic, challenging and formational learning environment. Northwestern Memorial Hospital attracts patients from throughout the region and around the world due to its leading-edge treatments, breakthrough research and commitment to excellence.
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Program Offerings
| Programs | Begin Date | End Date | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Intensive | June 2, 2025 | August 17, 2025 | $500 | Closed 鈥� Program Filled |
| Fall Extended 2025 | August 18, 2025 | January 11, 2026 | $500 | Accepting Applications |
| Year-Long Residency (Three Units) |
August 20, 2025 | August 31, 2026 | $690 ($230 per unit) | Accepting Applications |
| Winter/Spring Extended 2026 | January 12, 2026 | May 31, 2026 | $500 | Accepting Applications |
You should generally expect to complete 100 learning hours and 300 clinical hours on-site at the downtown campus for internship time requirements.
Learning hours occur:
- During the 40-hour weeklong orientation at the beginning of the unit
- On Mondays with the peer group
- During biweekly individual consultations with the educator
Clinical hours occur in approximately 25 shifts that are usually 12 hours each. This includes day shifts and overnight shifts. We will discuss those clinical shifts with applicants who are invited to interview.
CPE Program at Central DuPage Hospital
华体会 Central DuPage Hospital is a 400-bed acute care facility in Winfield, Illinois, that has been providing the DuPage County community with quality health care for more than 50 years. Central DuPage Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center with one of the most robust surgical programs in Illinois, and a regional destination for oncology, neurology, pediatric, orthopaedic, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. At Central DuPage Hospital, CPE students will encounter a wide range of clinical experiences from which to learn, grow and serve.
Central DuPage Hospital Program Offerings
| Programs | Begin Date | End Date | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter Extended (20 weeks) | September 3, 2024 | January 17, 2025 | $500 | Closed – Program Filled |
| Winter/Spring Extended (20 weeks) | January 20, 2025 | June 6, 2025 | $500 | Closed – Program Filled |
| Fall/Winter Extended (20 weeks) | September 2, 2025 | January 16, 2026 | $500 | Accepting Applications |