Programs & Applications
Clinical Pastoral Education
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
CPE program consists of 4-5 quarters of in-person or online group instruction, including 1600-2100 hours of training and supervision.
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
Board Certification requires in-person or videoconferencing with a certification board of peer reviewers and a competency assessment.
Spiritual Mental Health Professional
Board Certified Professional Clinical Chaplain
Spiritual Mental Health Professional
Those credentialed by WSHO can receive designation of either “Pastoral/Spiritual Psychotherapist” or “Pastoral Counselor.”
CPE Supervisor/Trainer
Annual Credential Renewal
Spiritual Mental Health Professional
A Certified CPE Supervisor/Trainer offers an opportunity to lead groups of CPE students pursuing chaplaincy.
Annual Credential Renewal
Annual Credential Renewal
Annual Credential Renewal
WSHO members in good standing are required to complete an annual re-assessment with critical ongoing education.
"ATTENTION" Military Chaplains
WSHO is committed to honoring chaplains of our Armed Forces, including active duty, reserves and Guard, and retired or former military chaplains, by helping them make the transition from military to civilian chaplaincy. We offer veterans an accelerated CPE program, followed by board certification if desired, that gives advance credit for your years of chaplain military training and service.
Learn more here > Military Chaplain Program
Our Chaplain Community
Ongoing Support
Certifications & Credentials
Certifications & Credentials
We sustain chaplains professionally and emotionally through small chapter groups which provide support and accountability.
Certifications & Credentials
Certifications & Credentials
Certifications & Credentials
We train and certify professional chaplains through a national accredited CPE and board certification process.
Continuous Improvement
Certifications & Credentials
Continuous Improvement
We help members excel through ongoing learning via symposiums, peer-to-peer reviews, and special speaker events.