Overview

About the program

The Buddhist Chaplaincy program from University of the West is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to engage in spiritual care and counseling work and to become properly trained and certified professionals.

The program incorporates the requirements of the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) by offering 72 semester hours covering the nine core educational areas specified by the APC.

This program requires regular attendance on campus for classes, group processes, and other events. It is designed to serve local students and is not a low-residency or online program. Applicants should be prepared for long hours spent on campus and intense interaction with fellow students. Living near or on campus is highly recommended. Although this program can be completed on a part-time basis, full-time attendance is strongly recommended to facilitate the student’s required spiritual formation.

Courses are designed to be taken in a prescribed sequence and not on an ad hoc basis. Full-time students are expected to take four classes, or 12 units, per semester to graduate in the specified three-year time period. Full-time students taking three classes, or 9 units, and part-time students should not expect to graduate in three years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ritual and liturgy

Comparative religions

Religious education

Pastoral care and counseling

Spiritual formation

Religious history

Institutional organization and administration

Sacred literature

Theology/philosophy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rosemead, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application – Complete the UWest online application.
$100 Application fee – This is non-refundable and may be made by check or credit card. Please make checks out to: University of the West.
Statement of Purpose – Your original statement of purpose should be 500-600 words (typed, double-spaced), describing your interest in a specific area of study at UWest and your goals beyond achieving an advanced degree.
Official Transcripts – Copies of transcripts from all universities you’ve attended. Transcripts must be sealed and sent directly from the school(s) to the Enrollment Office.
Letters of Recommendation
Diploma – Submit a copy of your most recently earned diploma.
Official documents
English Proficiency Verification
Documentation of Finances

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

6633 USD / year

≈ 6633 USD / year
Out-of-State

6633 USD / year

≈ 6633 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6633 USD / year

≈ 6633 USD / year

Living costs

Rosemead

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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