Supervisory Education (SE)

Advanced training for chaplains pursuing leadership, supervision, and educator roles.

Supervisory education overview

Supervisory Education (SE) is an advanced level of Clinical Pastoral Education designed for individuals who are called to teach, mentor, and develop future chaplains. Participants engage in a structured process of learning how to facilitate group learning, provide clinical supervision, and evaluate student development.

This program integrates theory, theology, and reflective practice to prepare supervisory candidates to lead CPE programs in healthcare, hospice, corrections, military, and community-based settings.

Who is supervisory education for

Who Should Consider SE?

  • Board Certified Chaplains seeking to advance into leadership or educator roles
  • Experienced CPE graduates (typically 4 units / 1600 hours)
  • Professionals with a Master’s degree or higher in theology or a related field
  • Chaplains interested in teaching, mentoring, and shaping future practitioners
Why become a supervisor educator

Why Become a Supervisor Educator?

Becoming a CPE Supervisor Educator expands both your professional impact and career opportunities.

  • Leadership: Move into program and educator roles
  • Career Advancement: Qualify for faculty and director positions
  • Increased Earning Potential: Supervisory roles often offer higher compensation
  • Professional Influence: Shape the next generation of chaplains
  • Personal Growth: Deepen reflective and supervisory practice
Supervisory education for employers

For Employers and Institutions

Supervisor Educators strengthen organizational training capacity and support workforce development.

  • Develop internal training programs
  • Improve recruitment and retention
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary teams
  • Support accredited program requirements
Supervisory education structure

Program Structure

The program includes SEC 600–900 coursework and approximately 1600 hours of combined learning and practice.

  • Supervision theory and practice
  • Teaching and facilitation experience
  • Development of a supervision model
  • Ongoing evaluation and feedback
Supervisory education outcomes

What You Will Gain

  • Competence in supervising CPE students
  • Advanced group facilitation skills
  • Ability to design CPE programs
  • A developed supervision philosophy
  • Preparation for credentialing

Take the Next Step in Your Professional Journey

Supervisory Education offers a meaningful path into leadership, teaching, and advanced professional practice.

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