Accreditations & Partnerships
About CPEI
Accreditations, Approvals & Partnerships
Clinical Pastoral Education International maintains accreditation, authorization, approvals, recognitions, memberships, and partnerships that support students, supervisor-educators, credentialed professionals, affiliates, and the wider spiritual care community.
Institutional Quality
Recognition that supports CPEI learners and partners
CPEI’s accreditations, approvals, authorizations, and partnerships help demonstrate institutional accountability, educational quality, and professional relevance in clinical pastoral education, supervisory education, continuing education, credentialing, and chaplaincy-related pathways.
These relationships help students, graduates, affiliates, and members understand how CPEI’s programs connect with professional standards, educational expectations, and recognized pathways in spiritual care.
Questions?
For questions about CPEI accreditation, approvals, partnerships, or institutional documents, please contact CPEI.
Accreditation & Authorization
CPEI maintains institutional accreditation, continuing education authorization, and state authorization related to its educational programs and operations.
Institutional Accreditation
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
CPEI is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), a recognized accrediting agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Continuing Education
IACET Authorized Provider
CPEI is authorized by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and may issue IACET Continuing Education Units for approved learning activities.
State Authorization
Florida Commission for Independent Education
CPEI is authorized by Florida’s Commission for Independent Education to conduct training.
Commission for Independent Education
325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: 1-888-224-6684 or 850-245-3200
Email: CIEInfo@fldoe.org
Professional Recognition & Acceptance
CPEI education and related pathways are recognized, accepted, or approved by several professional chaplaincy and credentialing organizations.
Professional Chaplaincy
APC / BCCI
The Association of Professional Chaplains and the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. have approved CPEI as a provider of CPE toward BCCI chaplain certification.
Professional Recognition
National Association of Catholic Chaplains
The National Association of Catholic Chaplains recognizes CPEI education in relation to its professional chaplaincy pathways and requirements.
Veterans & VA Chaplaincy
VA Education Benefits & NAVAC Acceptance
CPEI is approved for VA education benefits, and CPEI education has been accepted by the National Association of Veterans Affairs Chaplains.
Credentialing Recognition
Evangelical Board of Certified Chaplains
The Evangelical Board of Certified Chaplains recognizes CPEI education in relation to professional chaplaincy credentialing pathways.
Memberships & Networks
Professional networks that support spiritual care
CPEI participates in professional networks that support collaboration, quality improvement, chaplaincy resources, continuing education, and the broader field of spiritual care and clinical pastoral education.
Professional Network
COMISS Network
CPEI is an active member of the COMISS Network, which supports collaboration among organizations committed to theological and clinical education and the competent practice of interfaith spiritual care.
Resource Network
Chaplain Resource Network
CPEI is a member of the Chaplain Resource Network, a collaborative network supporting chaplaincy resources, continuing education, professional development, and spiritual care connections.
Strategic Partnerships
CPEI works with affiliate organizations, educational partners, and ministry partners to expand access to clinical pastoral education and related learning opportunities.
Affiliate / Partner
Ascension
CPEI works with Ascension as part of its network of educational and clinical pastoral education relationships.
Affiliate / Partner
Baton Rouge General
CPEI works with Baton Rouge General as part of its network of educational and clinical pastoral education relationships.
Educational Partner
Marsh Institute for Chaplains
CPEI collaborates with the Marsh Institute for Chaplains in support of chaplaincy education, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
Transparency
Public documents and institutional information
CPEI maintains public documents, academic information, policies, handbooks, and manuals to support transparency and informed decision-making for students, members, affiliates, and the public.
Questions about CPEI approvals or recognition?
Contact CPEI for help understanding accreditation, approvals, recognitions, partnerships, and related institutional information.