Course distribution requirements are the same for all tracks. Differentiation between the tracks takes place in the laboratory experience and through the student's research interests. The CPE Supervisory track is primarily intended for those who wish to prepare for teaching and ACPE supervisory ministry. The Clinical Pastoral Care track is primarily intended for those who wish to prepare for ministries in teaching and for a variety of ministries in pastoral caregiving. The program in Pastoral Care and Counseling emphasizes preparation in research, teaching, and practice.
Study focuses on pastoral psychology, psychology and religion, and theology.
Integration of research in theory and laboratory is essential to the program, informing all of its elements. TOP Course Requirements in Pastoral Care and Counseling 1. Eight units in Interdepartmental Seminars. At least one course is to be a Theological Methods course. Eight units in an approved cognate field related to counseling, such as clinical psychology, developmental psychology, education, etc., ordinarily taken at Claremont Graduate University.