Overview

Program in Buddhist Chaplaincy / Program in Buddhist Chaplaincy is located in Rosemead, CA.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Divinity (M Div)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5
Doctoral Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. 500-600 word Statement of Purpose. Interview (telephone or in-person). Clinical internship. Course assignment dossier.
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required
Other Advanced Degrees	Clinical internship. Course assignment dossier.

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 15th	March 15th	No
Spring deadline	November 15th	November 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. 500-600 word Statement of Purpose. Interview (telephone or in-person).
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Statement of Purpose. MDiv or other master's degree. One unit of Clinical Pastoral Care or 3 years of ministerial work after master's degree. Four letters of recommendation: two academic, one from a peer, one from a pastoral supervisor/master. Interview (telephone or in-person).

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	April 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

33

Total Graduate Students

39%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.06%
Black or African American	3.03%
White or Caucasian	12%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	39.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (57%)

Female (42%)

Faculty

7

Total faculty

Full-time - 3

Part-time - 4

Male (4)

Female (3)

Location & Contact

Address 1409 Walnut Grove Avenue
Rosemead, CA  91770
United States

Contact Dr. Victor Gabriel
Coordinator
Email: victorg@uwest.edu
Phone: 626-571-8811 ext. 359

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