United States Chaplain Organization (USCO)
About Us
The United States Chaplain Organization (USCO) is envisioned as a national, non-sectarian professional
association for chaplains. It spans healthcare, first responders, corrections, corporate, education,
military support, and spiritual care sectors, providing a unified platform for professional recognition and standards.
Why study with us
- Professional training & certification in pastoral crisis care, ethics, trauma response, spiritual assessment, and multi-faith chaplaincy.
- Networking opportunities across diverse sectors and regions.
- Advocacy with policymakers to expand chaplaincy access and institutional standards.
- Access to a resource hub with journals, case studies, continuing education (CE), and mentorship.
Who Should Join
- Seminary graduates or credentialed clergy preparing for or practicing chaplaincy.
- Lay or professional caregivers in healthcare, social work, corrections, or first-response environments.
- Institutions seeking to integrate spiritual care into employee wellness and organizational support.
Membership Categories
- **Individual Professional** — Ordained or credentialed chaplains with formal training.
- **Associate Member** — Lay or allied professionals (nurses, counselors, caregivers) entering chaplaincy.
- **Student Member** — Seminary or graduate students preparing for chaplaincy.
- **Institutional Member** — Agencies, hospitals, schools, or NGOs supporting chaplaincy initiatives.
- **Corporate Partner** — Businesses integrating chaplaincy into employee wellness programs.
- **Emeritus/Retired Member** — Long-serving chaplains honored with recognition and continued access to resources.
Where Certificates Are Useful
- Hospitals, hospices, correctional facilities, and first-responder agencies (police, fire, EMS).
- Schools, corporate organizations, and employee wellness programs.
- Volunteer chaplain roles in disaster response, civil service, and community-based organizations.