Accreditations & Partnerships
Accreditations & Partnerships
Clinical Pastoral Education International (CPEI) is committed to academic excellence, professional integrity, and institutional accountability. Our accreditations, recognitions, and strategic partnerships reflect our dedication to high educational standards, ethical practice, and meaningful collaboration across healthcare, religious, and educational communities. Through nationally recognized accrediting bodies, professional associations, healthcare systems, and endorsing organizations, CPEI ensures that our students, faculty, and affiliates meet rigorous standards for quality, accessibility, and professional preparation.
Institutional Accreditation & Educational Recognition
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) – CPEI is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) – Authorized provider of IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Commission on Ministry in Specialized Settings (COMISS) – Active member organization.
CPEI’s academic policies, governance structures, and institutional effectiveness processes are codified in our Standards and Policies Manual.
Professional & Credentialing Partnerships
Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc (BCCI) – An affiliate of APC, supporting professional chaplain certification pathways.
National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) – Collaboration in professional spiritual care standards.
Ascension – Healthcare partner network.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center – Clinical affiliate partner.
Evangelical Board of Certified Chaplains (EBCC) - Provides a clinical chaplain certification for evangelicals serving in health care settings.
The Marsh Institute for Interfaith Chaplaincy – Educational collaboration.
Government & Veteran Recognition
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – CPEI programs are approved for VA Educational Benefits for qualifying students.
State & Terrritory Authorizations & Approvals
Clinical Pastoral Education International is approved to operate in multiple U.S. states, and one U.S. territory, in compliance with state authorization regulations for distance education. These approvals allow CPEI to serve students across state lines while maintaining compliance with applicable educational oversight agencies.
"A" through "M"
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
"N" Through "Z"
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming