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Patient Counseling (Concentration in Chaplain Certification)

Virginia Commonwealth University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Richmond, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Patient Counseling (Concentration in Chaplain Certification) at Virginia Commonwealth University is a MSc programme in Psychology, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Patient Counseling (Concentration in Chaplain Certification) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Location: Fairfax, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Patient Counseling (Concentration in Chaplain Certification) programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:

  1. Clinical Psychologist
  2. Organisational Psychologist
  3. Researcher
  4. Counsellor
  5. Human Resources Specialist
  6. Behaviour Analyst

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Basic Patient Counseling
  2. Theory and Practice of Patient Counseling
  3. Theory and Practice of Patient Counseling
  4. Group Process
  5. Group Process
  6. Theory of Group Leadership
  7. Supervised Clinical Practice
  8. Clinical Ethics
  9. Pastoral Care Management
  10. Research Basics for Hospital Chaplains

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Application to graduate study, including the Application for Virginia in-state tuition
  • Personal statement submitted with the online application
  • $65 application fee
  • Three reference letters should be submitted through the online application
  • Transcripts from each institution you attended are required to be submitted

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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