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.
Credentialing Partnerships
Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc (BCCI)— An affiliate of APC, supporting professional chaplain certification pathways.
Evangelical Board of Certified Chaplains (EBCC)— Provides a clinical chaplain certification for evangelicals serving in health care settings.
National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC)— Collaboration in professional spiritual care standards.
Professional Partnerships
Ascension—Healthcare partner network.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center—Clinical affiliate partner.
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 & Territory Authorizations & Approvals
CPEI is authorized or approved to operate in multiple U.S. states and one U.S. territory in compliance with applicable distance education regulations. These approvals support CPEI's ability to serve students across jurisdictions while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- 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