Master of Science [M.S] [Patient Counseling (Concentration in Chaplain Certification)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Student learning outcomes:

• Graduates will demonstrate awareness of self with congruence in the care of patients, families and staff

• Graduates will demonstrate ability to provide care with sensitivity and respect in a diverse patient, family and staff environment

• Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and provision of intensive and extensive pastoral/spiritual care to persons in crisis

• Graduates will demonstrate incorporation of theological understanding and knowledge of the behavioral sciences in care of patients, families and staff

• Graduates will demonstrate effective participation as a member of a comprehensive health care team

• Graduates will demonstrate responsible care and professional boundaries

• Graduates will demonstrate the utilization of individual and group supervision for personal and professional development as well as ongoing evaluation of clinical practice

• Graduates will demonstrate awareness of professional standards in chaplaincy

• Graduates will demonstrate ability to self-supervise and critically reflect on their own pastoral encounters