Applications, Admission and Tuition

How to Apply

1. Download the Application

   • ACPE Application for Clinical Pastoral Education (English)
   • Aplicación en Español

2. Review the Annual Notice
   As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), please read the Annual Notice from ACPE.

3. Complete the Application

   • Follow the instructions on page 2 of the application carefully.
   • When submitting by email, combine all documents into one PDF file.
   • If submitting by mail, do not print double-sided or staple your documents.

4. Submit Your Application

   • By Email: cpe.hm@houstonmethodist.org
   • By Mail:
     Anita E. Zapata
     Operations Project Analyst
     Clinical Pastoral Education
     7550 Greenbriar Dr., Suite RB4-300
     Houston, TX 77030

Admission Process

1. Submit Application & Fee

   • Include a nonrefundable $25 application fee.
   • Accepted payment methods: Cash, check, money order, or cashier’s check (payable to Houston Methodist Hospital).

2. Interview

   • Participate in a virtual interview with CPE faculty, staff chaplains, and members of the professional advisory group.
   • Alternatively, a written report from an interview with an ACPE Certified Educator at another center may be accepted.

3. Acceptance & Confirmation

   • If accepted, you’ll receive a formal letter of acceptance.
   • Confirm your spot by signing and returning the letter with a $50 deposit.

4. Hospital Application & Onboarding

   • You’ll receive a link to apply for the hospital position.
   • Approximately 30 days before the program begins, you’ll receive onboarding instructions.

Selection Criteria

We strive to create a diverse and balanced peer group. Considerations may include:

• Gender representation
• Racial, ethnic, and national diversity
• Denominational backgrounds

Program Fees