Graduate Cert in Level II Clinical Pastoral Education

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s Online Clinical Pastoral Education Program?

• Advanced training in Clinical Pastoral Care outcomes
• Biblical foundations for chaplaincy and pastoral ministry
• Communication, administration, and relational dynamics in chaplaincy
• Group and interpersonal supervision for ministry development
• Spiritual care in pluralistic and secular settings

This graduate certificate builds on prior completion of Level I CPE units. The courses are designed to help you apply biblical principles to chaplain ministry, emphasizing a Christ-centered approach led by the Holy Spirit. As you participate in guided supervision and practical learning, you can develop greater mastery of chaplaincy practices and gain deeper insight into effective ministry across diverse environments.

Benefits of Pursuing Your Clinical Pastoral Education Certificate with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
• This program allows you to continue your chaplaincy training with a focus on Christ-centered care and biblical ministry in diverse settings.
• You can develop advanced pastoral skills through structured supervision, interpersonal engagement, and theological reflection.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Potential Careers for Level II Clinical Pastoral Education Program Graduates

• Associate chaplain
• Chaplain assistant
• Chaplain resident
• Hospice chaplain
• Hospital chaplain (may require 4 units of CPE and Board Certification)
• Pastor
• Spiritual care coordinator