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Choosing Capella University is an online university with programs that focus on eight professional
fields for working adults seeking to make a difference in their lives and their careers.

Capella
Right now, more than 22,000 learners are pursuing their dreams at Capella—and nearly
10,000 alumni have moved much closer to theirs. We believe choosing a university is
more than deciding where you want to spend the next few years in school. It’s a decision
about how you want to spend your life.
–Dr. Chris Cassirer, Acting University President
continued on page 37

“I learned more in the

Capella environment
because you can’t just
sit back and soak it up. Online page 8
You have to learn and
participate.” learning
Claudine Townley, MS What is an online course like?
Specialization:
Reading and Literacy We’ll show you the basics.
2006 Graduate
Florida

What education is
supposed to be
You’ve decided to consider
an online university. Now,
look at Capella’s learner-
centered approach to
education. This is what
education is supposed to be.
Valuing what you
bring to the table
Your prior education
and professional
experience are great
assets at Capella. They
may also be worth credit
toward your degree.
Your connections may
save time and money
If your employer, military
branch, community college,
or P–12 school has a formal
education alliance with
Capella University, you may
save time and money by
enrolling at Capella.
Residencies:
Advancing skills,
expanding community
Ask doctoral learners to
name one highlight of the
Capella experience, and
you may hear one word:
residencies.
Achieving great things
When you graduate, you know
you’ve met high standards—
and now you’re joining a
community of alumni whose
accomplishments are inspiring.

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Choosing
your path
by profession page 14
Start here for Capella specializations relevant
to your field of interest.

P–12 education page 14

Higher education page 14
Business management page 14
Mental health page 15
Health care administration page 15
Public safety page 15

Starting
“Capella is a fantastic journey.
Information technology page 15
The relationships you make are
page 32

process
Human capital management page 15 phenomenal, and the skills you

the
gain are second to none.”

by degree page 16 Stefan Harris, PhD

School of Education
Start here for details on every specialization 2006 Graduate
by degree level. Get started now and find the answers
Georgia
to your questions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) page 16
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) page 20
Education Specialist (EdS) page 20 Admission
Master of Science (MS) page 21 Financial aid Tuition & fees requirements Learner services
Master of Business page 32 page 34 page 35 page 36
Administration (MBA) page 27
Pictured on front cover: Talieth Shaw; Currently pursuing a PhD in Human Services; Maryland
Bachelor of Science (BS) page 28
Certificates page 31 1
 Choosing Capella

What
education is supposed to be
You may be considering an online university
because it’s the best way to fit your education
into work, family, and other life obligations.
Now, look more closely at Capella University,
the online university built on graduate degrees
for working adults.

This is what education for working

adults is supposed to be about.

You.

“Capella is unlike any other experience I’ve had with campus-based

schools and other online institutions. Capella engages the learner
and makes learning fun, challenging, and rewarding.”

Ron Milon, PhD

School of Education
2006 Graduate
New Jersey
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Let’s talk about your life
and how education can fit
into your schedule. Call an
enrollment counselor at
1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552),
option 3.
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Want another perspective?
Listen to our Inside Online
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learners who talk about choosing
Capella, balancing work,
school, and family, and making
education work for you.
www.capellacommons.com
Chris Xaver
Current PhD learner

Highly engaging courseroom

You’ll find substantial diversity and a stimulating learning
that broadens your perspective
community at Capella. Other professionals with unique life,
In a Capella University course, discussion
work, and cultural experiences can keep you motivated and
is essential to the learning experience.
involved throughout your program. The bonds you develop
Other perspectives can open your eyes to can last long after you earn your degree, and can help you
understanding a subject in new ways. gain insights on professional issues and establish connections
Being in a collaborative environment with to new career opportunities.
other motivated learners pushes you to
a higher standard of performance.

Accreditation matters. It indicates that our university

meets recognized standards for quality of faculty,
curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability.

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission

and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor,

Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.

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Valuing what you bring to the table
Professional experience is worth a lot in the courseroom. Every learner
brings unique perspectives and real-world situations to the table.
Faculty members blend theory with industry practice and their own
experience. You can apply what you learn today in your work tomorrow.

We select instructors for their academic credentials and

relevant professional experience. Our faculty members
understand what adult learners need, because they’re trained
to facilitate learning in the online environment—and some
have earned degrees online themselves. A key part of their
instructional method is to encourage you to share current
workplace challenges as problem-solving opportunities
for the entire class.

“Professional experience is valued at Capella—

it’s an asset we’re encouraged to share.”

 Allison Hopkins
Currently pursuing a PhD in Human Services
Texas

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 The Capella University
Learn how your prior academic work or other
community
documented knowledge may apply toward your degree.
Call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), option 3 to review • 22,316 learners
your educational and professional experience with us.
• 83 percent in graduate programs

• 77 percent receive financial aid

• From all 50 U.S. states and

45 other countries

• 68 percent women
You may be able to gain credit for your prior learning. Returning to school with
valuable academic experiences and professional training, you naturally want to find • 90 percent enrolled part time

the most direct path to your goal. Since credit and entrance requirements can vary • 42 percent people of color
by program, there is no single answer for how many courses you will need or how
• Average age 40
much tuition will cost.
• 9,826 alumni
But there is one way to find the answers you need: Speak to an enrollment counselor.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may
transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible
for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment process.* If you are applying for
a bachelor’s program, you may also be able to gain credit for military training and
national testing exams such as ACE, DSST, and CLEP.

After this review of your educational background, an enrollment counselor can

provide an estimate of time needed to complete your degree, as well as information
you need to calculate costs.

* Residents of Washington may receive credit for prior learning only in the BS and MBA programs.
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 Choosing Capella
Your
connections may save time and money
Leading employers

Employers nationwide recognize the value of a Capella

University degree. Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Bank, and
Farmers Insurance Group are among more than 100
companies that have demonstrated support of employee
education at Capella through a formal alliance with the
university. If you are affiliated with a Capella education
alliance member, you may be eligible for special benefits,
including reduced tuition. Many other organizations,
including corporations and government agencies,
sponsor employee enrollment at Capella through
tuition reimbursement.

“The leadership, management, and marketing skills I’ve

learned at Capella are already useful in my military role,
but they’re equally valuable in preparing me for a civilian
career in business.”
 ick Jensen
R
Currently pursuing an MS in Organization and Management
Specialization: Leadership
Major, Minnesota Army National Guard
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 Find out if you qualify for reduced tuition and other benefits through your employer,
armed forces branch, or schools. 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), option 3.

U.S. armed forces Community colleges

Capella University offers reduced tuition and other Capella University has alliances with more than
benefits if you are: 20 percent of all United States community colleges
as well as other colleges and universities. Whether
• An active duty servicemember or immediate
family member you are a student making the transition to a four-
• A veteran year degree program or a college faculty or staff

• A member of the Air or Army National Guard member seeking a graduate degree—if your
or any Reserve component institution has an alliance with Capella University,
• A civilian employee of the Department of Defense you benefit.
• A member of the National Oceanographic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or U.S. Public
Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps

Capella has been named one of the top 30 military-friendly

institutions by Military Advanced Education magazine.
Capella University is affiliated with Defense Acquisition University
Capella offers member colleges smooth credit transfer,
(DAU) and is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges.
a streamlined application process, and reduced tuition.
For more information about the many programs available to
Visit www.capella.edu/communitycollege for details.
armed forces personnel, visit www.capella.edu/armedforces.

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 Choosing Capella

Online learning
Capella is fully online to meet the needs of working adults. You can maintain your own weekly
schedule—choosing when and where to complete assignments based on your deadlines. But don’t
confuse online flexibility with courses being easy, or learning online with being isolated. You’re
learning within a highly engaging community.

A typical week

Each week begins with new assignments or projects. Within the week, you can manage
the deadlines on your own schedule, participating in class whenever and wherever you
have an Internet connection.
Capella learners spend an average of 13 hours a week per course—reading, writing,
and interacting with instructors and classmates via courseroom discussions. Typically,
the range is from five to 20 hours per course, depending on such things as number
of credits per course, program, and the learner’s prior knowledge. Many learners check
the discussions frequently, just as they would their email.
“Online, I hear the voice of every student.
They dig deeper and ask thought-provoking
questions. They put themselves into the
discussion and really learn.”

Carolyn Rogers, PhD You can view several demonstrations of online learning at
Capella Faculty
Capella University right now. Visit www.capella.edu/online_learning.
School of Education
8 South Carolina
 You’re at the center of a rich learning environment
The online courseroom puts you at the center of the learning
experience. The instructor serves as an expert guide in your
quest for knowledge, not as a stand-apart lecturer. You
and your learning colleagues have ample opportunity
to interact.
Your instructor and other learners participate together
in course discussions. The feedback you receive
improves your work and strengthens your grasp
of the content.
You may gather information from readings, video interviews with
experts, and other interactive media. You also have access
to online resources such as the Capella University
Library and the Writing Program.
Capella’s programs are designed around industry
and professional standards, so you’re learning
what’s relevant in the field. Many course
assignments may be tailored to apply to
your work situation.

Course content is relevant to your professional field.

Courses are organized

around completion of
weekly assignments.

You’ll discuss assignments with your

Online discussion instructor and fellow learners.
helps you understand
assignments.

Some courses integrate

video interviews and
other interactive media.

Theresa Steele “Share your ideas. You can’t grow

Currently pursuing a and improve without talking through
PhD in Human Services your ideas with others. Your fellow
Specialization: Counseling Studies learners can offer a fresh perspective
Alabama on your work.” –Theresa Steele 9
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Residencies:
Advancing skills, expanding community
Learning at an advanced level means developing skills, deepening knowledge, and becoming part
of an extended intellectual community. Residencies don’t just make this transformation possible—
they make it richer.

Entering a graduate degree program at Capella University starts you on a fulfilling

journey of intellectual, professional, and personal transformation. Residencies—
intensive, on-site learning experiences that vary in length and number—are one
highlight of many programs. A residency advances your academic experiences,
research or clinical skills, and community building—all integral to the process of
becoming a practitioner-scholar with your own MS program or a scholar-practitoner
with your doctoral program.

Depending on the graduate program, learners enroll in a specific type of residency

experience as part of the required curriculum. Each residency session occurs at
a key point in your educational development. They are required for all doctoral
specializations as well as some clinically focused master’s specializations and post-
master’s certificate programs.

Residencies are held at conference hotels in major U.S. cities. At residencies, you’ll be
part of a community of learning colleagues and faculty, participating in small and large
academic sessions, clinical skills labs, and panel discussions.

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 “At the colloquium, a group of us

PhD colloquia tracks:

made a pact to look out for each
other—the PhD sisters. This made
me pay even more attention to
information I was learning, so
I could turn around and share
it with those following me.”
Getting you ready to grow
 ionne Felix, PhD
D Every PhD learner attends three six-day colloquia over the course of
School of Education the doctoral program. Each experience is timed to support each stage
2005 Graduate
of your doctoral studies.
Tennessee

Track 1: Planning for success

At a glance: Capella University residency experiences
PhD: 3 residential colloquia (6 days each)
PsyD year-in-residence: 2 extended seminars (2 weeks each)
plus 10 weekends-in-residence (3 days each)
EdS: 2 residential colloquia (6 days each)
Completed during the first two quarters of your program,
Track 1 orients you to the PhD program, highlights self-assessment,
introduces academic and learner support systems, and reviews the
academic skill set and doctoral competencies you will develop. Daily
faculty-led cohort meetings and informal discussions help build new
relationships with peers, faculty, and advisors.

MS in Human Services—Mental Health Counseling; Track 2: Expanding the doctoral competencies

Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy; and School
Counseling specializations: 2 residencies (6 days each)
MS in Psychology—School Psychology specialization*
year-in-residence, Part 1: 1 extended seminar (2 weeks)
plus 5 weekends-in-residence (3 days each)
MS in Psychology—Clinical Psychology and Counseling
Psychology specializations: 3 residential colloquia (6 days each)
Specialist Certificate in School Psychology*
year-in-residence, Part 2: 1 extended seminar (2 weeks) plus 3
weekends-in-residence (3 days each)
In Track 2, you participate in academic sessions and learning activities
that focus on building your competencies around the research process,
establishing clear links with academic course work, and applying
doctoral knowledge to your discipline.
Track 3: Preparing for your comprehensive examination
and dissertation
In Track 3, you refine the doctoral competencies as they apply to the
comprehensive examination, while focusing on advanced research
methods used to develop your dissertation research.

Post-Master’s Certificate in Enrollment Management:

1 residency (6 days)

Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching: * Most learners specializing in School Psychology complete both
1 residency (6 days) the master’s degree and the specialist certificate.
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Achieving When you graduate, you know you’ve met high

great things standards—and you join a community of alumni

with inspiring accomplishments.

Capella University’s rigorous academic programs are

designed to be both relevant and marketable. That can
translate into more dollars earned, increased respect,
and higher achievement in your field.

Our graduates put their education to good use. In

recent years, 91 percent of responding alumni said they
acquired knowledge and skills that increased their career
or professional options.* In addition, alumni and learners
make names for themselves through continued research,
published works, professional presentations,
and distinguished awards.

As a Capella graduate, you will have lifetime access to

Career Center services that will help you with career
planning and job search.

*Capella Alumni Outcomes Survey: One Year Out (2007)

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 “Working in Iraq, I need to draw on the very best knowledge and practice in my
profession to support employees in a challenging environment. At Capella,
there always seems to be someone who has gone through a similar HR issue.
A lot of great informal coaching and mentoring goes on in my courses.”

 Judy Kenney
Currently pursuing a PhD in Organization and Management
Specialization: Human Resource Management
Employer relations specialist, Kellogg, Brown and Root
Currently working in Iraq

Higher education translates into

higher earning potential

Average U.S. annual income $91,370

$66,754

$52,671
Achievements one year after graduation
$36,645
$26,933
In a recent survey,* alumni reported these professional
achievements in the first year after they earned their
Capella University degree:
High school Associate’s Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral
graduate degree degree degree degree
• 70 percent of respondents did professional
Source: U.S Census Bureau, 2006 consulting work.

• 47 percent presented at a professional conference.

“I have a broader impact now than ever before in my career. • 42 percent conducted a research project
I’m actually helping to shape the future of health care.” since graduating.

Rod Hicks, PhD • 14 percent published an article in a scholarly journal.

Specialization: Health Care Administration
Endowed Chair in Patient Safety, University Medical Center Health System *Capella Alumni Outcomes Survey: One Year Out (2007)
Texas
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Choosing
your path
Our job as enrollment counselors
is to help you find the path that
leads to your career and life goals
Call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), option 3.
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Capella has developed its focus and
expertise around these key professions:
P–12 education
Curriculum and Instruction (PhD, EdS, and MS)
Early Childhood Education (MS)
Educational Psychology (PhD and MS)
K-12 Studies in Education (PhD and MS)
Leadership in Educational Administration
(PhD, EdS, and MS)
Reading and Literacy (MS)
School Counseling (MS)
School Psychology (MS and Specialist Certificate)
Special Education Leadership (PhD)
Business management
Accounting (MBA and BS)
Business Administration (BS)
Finance (MBA and BS)
General (MBA)
Leadership (PhD, MS, and Graduate Certificate)
Management and Leadership (BS)
Higher education
College Teaching (Post-Master’s Certificate)
Educational Psychology (PhD and MS)
Enrollment Management
(MS and Post-Master’s Certificate)
Evaluation, Research, and Measurement (MS)
General Human Services (PhD and MS)
Information Technology Education (PhD)
Leadership for Higher Education (PhD and MS)
Management Education (PhD)
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
(PhD, MS, and Graduate Certificate)
Postsecondary and Adult Education (PhD and MS)
Professional Studies in Education (PhD and MS)
Marketing (MBA and BS)
Organization and Management—General
(PhD and MS)
Organizational Leader Development (MS)
Project Management (PhD, MBA, and BS)
Retail Management (BS)
 “It’s a better way of learning. There’s no hiding in a Capella courseroom.”
Jean Paul, MS
Specialization: Health Care Administration
2006 Graduate; Florida

Mental health Health care administration Public safety

Addictions Counseling (Graduate Certificate) Gerontology (MS) Criminal Justice

Clinical Psychology (PsyD and MS)
Counseling Studies (PhD and MS)
Counseling Psychology (MS)
Diversity Studies (Graduate Certificate)
General Psychology (PhD and MS)
Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy (MS)
Marriage and Family Services (Graduate Certificate)
Mental Health Counseling (MS)
Professional Counseling (Graduate Certificate)
Social and Community Services
(PhD, MS, and Graduate Certificate)
Sport Psychology (MS)
Health Care Administration (PhD, MS, BS, and Graduate Certificate)
(PhD, MS, and Graduate Certificate) Emergency Management (PhD, MS, and BS)
Health Care Management (MBA) Homeland Security (BS)
Health Informatics (BS) Public Safety Leadership (PhD and MS)
Health Information Management (MS) Security Management (BS)
Health Management and Policy (MS)
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
(PhD, MS, and Graduate Certificate)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (MS)

Human capital management Information technology

Human Resource Management Business Analysis (MS) Network Architecture (MS)

(PhD, MS, MBA, BS, and Graduate Certificate)
Industrial/Organizational Psychology (PhD and MS)
Instructional Design for Online Learning
(PhD and MS)
Leadership Coaching Psychology (MS)
Training and Performance Improvement
(PhD and MS)
PHR/SPHR Certificate Exam Preparation Course
Enterprise Software Architecture (MS) Network Technology (BS)
General Information Technology (PhD, MS, and BS) Project Management
Information Assurance and Security (PhD, MS, MBA, BS, and Graduate Certificate)
(MS, BS, and Graduate Certificate) Software Architecture (BS)
Information Security (PhD)
Information Technology Management
(PhD and MBA)

In 2006, SHRM recognized Capella

as one of the top five SHRM
Learning System™ providers.

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Choosing your path
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
specializations
Counseling Studies
PhD in Human Services
School of Human Services
Enhance your career opportunities while contributing
to the field of counseling through doctoral research.
This online PhD counseling specialization offers a broad
overview of advanced research and study in counseling
theory and techniques, including contemporary and
emerging issues, as well as specialized courses in
such areas as human sexuality, grief and bereavement
counseling, child and adolescent counseling, geriatric
mental health, and compulsive and addictive behaviors.
People who choose this specialization are often human
service or counseling professionals pursuing leadership,
consulting, or faculty positions in public or private human
services or higher education.
Criminal Justice
PhD in Public Safety
School of Human Services
Make a difference in your career and your community
through this Criminal Justice PhD specialization designed
to prepare you to lead and initiate positive change
within law enforcement, homeland security, the criminal
justice system, and public safety. The intensive program
includes online course work, residencies, and research to
address the rapidly evolving public safety domain. You will
examine complex issues surrounding leadership, profiling,
law, environmental causes of crime, criminal behavior,
and the penal system. People who choose this doctoral
specialization are often pursuing high-level positions in law
enforcement, higher education, a research or consulting
agency, a public policy group, or other public safety or
criminal justice-related organizations.
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Curriculum and Instruction
PhD in Education
School of Education
Advance your knowledge of P–12 curriculum and
instruction and conduct research to lead positive
change and improve student achievement. This
specialization offers advanced theory and practice in
research methodology and application, curriculum
mapping, instruction and assessment, and collaborative
curriculum development. Throughout the program, you
will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your
doctoral competencies to current and future employers.
People who choose this specialization are often licensed
P–12 teachers, curriculum specialists, or administrators
interested in pursuing curriculum director, principal,
or superintendent positions, or higher education
faculty positions.
Educational Psychology
PhD in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Deepen your knowledge of educational development
and psychological research with the PhD Educational
Psychology specialization, which can be tailored to
meet your professional needs and research interests.
Through your choice of electives, you can focus your
study in such areas as instructional design science,
teaching science, or developmental science, or select
a broader field of study. People who choose this
specialization often plan to pursue careers as higher
education faculty, educational psychologists, researchers,
program administrators, or consultants.
Emergency Management
PhD in Public Safety
School of Human Services
With natural disasters and terrorist attacks stretching
the capacity of responding agencies around the
world, the need for leaders in the field of emergency
management has never been greater. The Emergency
Management PhD specialization is designed to create
scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge
and practical skills to oversee emergency organizations,
teach tomorrow’s leaders, and consult on the effective
management and prevention of complex emergency
situations. Courses include case studies from Chemical,
Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE)
incidents and the National Incident Management System
(NIMS). Conduct your own doctoral research to advance
the field of emergency management. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership,
consulting, and higher education faculty positions in the
field of emergency management.
General
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Delve deeply into the business areas that match your
professional interests with this flexible Organization and
Management PhD specialization. Advanced study in such
areas as organizational theory and practice, marketing
and business strategy, research, and statistics prepares
you to contribute to the field through your doctoral
research. Focus your study by choosing electives in such
areas as finance, marketing, operations, human resource
management, information technology management, and
leadership. People who choose this specialization are
often pursuing higher education teaching positions, or
business leadership or consulting positions in a wide range
of military, government, business, and nonprofit fields.
General Area of Study
PhD in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Prepare yourself for leadership in the fast-growing field
of information technology, while adding to the body of
knowledge in the IT discipline through your own doctoral
research. The online Information Technology PhD
specialization gives busy IT professionals the opportunity
to tailor a PhD program that meets specific interests
and career goals. Choose course work in a particular
IT discipline, such as information security or network
architecture and design, or focus on IT within a specific
industry, while also developing advanced research and
scholarly writing capabilities. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing leadership, research,
consulting, or faculty positions in the field of IT.
General Human Services
PhD in Human Services
School of Human Services
This general Human Services PhD specialization is
designed for human services and health care professionals
who wish to advance their knowledge and career, and
contribute to the field through doctoral research. The core
courses provide an overview of the field’s most relevant
content, including adult development, diversity, ethics,
strategic planning, and the impact of today’s changing
health care industry on human services. Elective courses
provide the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human
services, such as counseling, family therapy, public safety,
or social services. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing faculty or leadership positions in social
service, education, government, public safety, health care,
or military organizations.
General Psychology
PhD in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
This General Psychology PhD specialization combines
a broad foundation in the field of psychology with the
flexibility to create an individualized, academic-track
program that meets your professional goals and research
interests. Choose established areas of psychological
study such as addictions, family, or health psychology;
or design an interdisciplinary program that blends
psychology with education, business, or human services
courses. People who choose this specialization are often
interested in pursuing faculty or leadership positions in
higher education, business, or the military; or careers in
consulting, institutional research, program evaluation, or
program administration.
“My Capella PhD program helps me understand
the deeper reasons for what happens in the
workplace. I use that understanding to help
the whole organization grow and thrive.”
Christine Garcia
Currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology
Specialization: Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Residency requirements for all PhD programs: As a doctoral learner, you will attend residential colloquia
in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia,
each six days in length. See pages 10–11 to learn more.
Health Care Administration
PhD in Human Services
School of Human Services
Enhance your leadership potential in the fast-growing
field of health care management and contribute to
the field with your own doctoral research. The Health
Care Administration PhD specialization includes
advanced research and course work in analysis, strategic
planning, organizational change, ethics, law, and quality
improvement in the health care field. People who choose
this specialization are often experienced health care
professionals or managers seeking faculty positions or
high-level leadership or consulting positions in a variety
of private and public health care settings.
Human Resource Management
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Explore the latest thinking of expert human resource
theorists while conducting your own doctoral research
to advance the field. The Human Resource Management
PhD specialization is designed for those who intend to
lead, consult, or teach in the field of human resources.
You will create practical solutions to real-world problems
in today’s global business environment, and prepare
yourself to think beyond traditional business boundaries
to become a strategic business partner in leading and
managing your organization’s human assets. Capella’s
curriculum is mapped to the competencies identified by
the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®) in
“The Competency Model for the New HR.” People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership
or consulting positions in the field of human resources
and employee development, or teaching positions within
higher education.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
PhD in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational
behavior, and demonstrate your own research-based
contributions to the field. The Industrial/Organizational
Psychology PhD specialization provides advanced
studies in adult, social, and group psychology, as well as
advanced testing, statistical, and research methodology.
Gain expertise in applying behavioral principles and
research findings to improve workplace performance.
People who choose this specialization often pursue
higher education faculty positions; leadership positions
in training or human resources; or consulting or executive
coaching roles.
Information Security
PhD in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Data and system security have become critical concerns
in nearly every industry and government sector, creating
a demand for high-level information security expertise.
This Information Security PhD specialization provides op-
portunities for advanced skill development and doctoral
research in such areas as information confidentiality,
integrity, governance, compliance, and risk management.
People who choose this specialization are often pursuing
senior leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in infor-
mation security within military, government, education,
and private sectors.
Information Technology Education
PhD in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
The need for faculty is particularly acute in fast-growing
industries, such as information technology. Position
yourself to take advantage of these opportunities with
this rare PhD specialization focused on IT education.
The specialization combines in-depth analysis, critical
thinking, research, and scholarly writing with skill
development in advanced teaching techniques and
curriculum design. Specialization outcomes were 17

PhD specializations continued
reviewed by faculty participating in the Association
for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group for
Information Technology Education (SIGITE). As part of
this specialization, you may apply for and receive a Post-
Master’s Certificate in College Teaching from Capella
University, in addition to your PhD. People who choose
this specialization are often postsecondary IT instructors
seeking advancement, or IT professionals who want to
teach, design curriculum, or consult.
Information Technology Management
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Break new ground in the growing field of information
technology management. Conduct your own doctoral
research and advanced academic study into the
interdependence of business and IT strategy. This PhD
specialization balances advanced management theory
and practice with key IT planning and delivery strategies.
The curriculum is designed to position you to pioneer
innovative solutions for complex IT challenges in a fast-
moving business environment. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing chief information
or technology officer, faculty, or consulting positions
in IT management.
Instructional Design for Online Learning
PhD in Education
School of Education
Prepare to lead and manage instructional development
in the growing field of online education. This Instructional
Design for Online Learning PhD specialization focuses
on the theory and leadership of instructional design,
including creating and applying instructional design
models, leading strategic instructional design initiatives,
and conducting and applying research. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching,
leadership, and consulting positions in educational
institutions, corporations, the military, health care,
government, and higher education.
K–12 Studies in Education
PhD in Education
School of Education
Shape a K–12 education doctorate to fit your unique
research interests. Working with your academic advisor,
complement core course work in advanced research,
educational philosophy, advanced learning theory, and
K–12 politics with electives in such areas as mathematics,
18 science, educational leadership, and virtual school
instruction and assessment strategies. Throughout
the program you will build a professional portfolio to
demonstrate your doctoral competencies to current and
future employers. People who choose this specialization,
built around nationally recognized teaching standards, are
often licensed K–12 teachers and administrators interested
in career advancement in schools or districts, consulting
positions, or higher education faculty positions.
Leadership
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Enhance your ability to manage and lead in today’s
fast-paced, global business environment with the
Leadership PhD specialization. The curriculum offers a
strong foundation in key business functions, along with
focused leadership courses that allow you to carve your
niche in such areas as global leadership, leadership
development, entrepreneurial leadership, and upper-
echelon leadership. You will also conduct and apply
advanced doctoral research to the actual challenges
facing complex, 21st-century organizations. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty
positions or leadership or consulting roles in a variety of
military, government, business, and nonprofit settings.
Leadership for Higher Education
PhD in Education
School of Education
You can earn three valuable credentials through this
specialization: a PhD and a Post-Master’s Certificate in
Enrollment Management from Capella University, and
a professional certificate in enrollment management
from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting
firm specializing in higher education recruitment and
retention. The curriculum is designed to help you
develop key problem-solving and research skills, and
prepare you to address the educational and business
challenges of higher education. People who choose this
specialization are often faculty members or administrators
interested in pursuing academic leadership and faculty
positions in higher education.
Leadership in Educational Administration1,2,3,4,5
PhD in Education
School of Education
Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging,
growing field of P–12 administration, and develop
the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative
leadership practices. This specialization is aligned with
the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
(ISLLC). It is also one of very few online programs
that is state-approved, a requirement for principal
or superintendent licensure in a number of states.
Throughout the program, you will develop a professional
portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies
to current and future employers. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing leadership positions
such as principal, director, or superintendent at the
district level, or higher education faculty positions.
Management Education
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Prepare yourself to educate future business leaders, while
meeting the growing demand for postsecondary business
faculty. The Management Education PhD specialization
leads you into deep analysis and research in management
theories and principles, along with skill development in
advanced teaching techniques, including course design,
learning theory, and classroom assessment. This doctoral
specialization focuses specifically on preparing business
and management experts to teach at the postsecondary
level. As part of this specialization, you may apply for and
receive a Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching
from Capella University, in addition to your PhD. People
who choose this specialization are often business
professionals interested in teaching business courses in
higher education, or postsecondary business instructors
seeking career advancement.
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
PhD in Human Services
School of Human Services
Increased demand for services, heightened government
oversight, and competition for scarce resources have
made nonprofit management skills more critical than
ever. This nonprofit management PhD specialization
allows you to explore your own research interests in
nonprofit management while deepening your knowledge
of contemporary business and social issues faced by
nonprofit leaders. The specialization includes nonprofit-
focused course work in workplace diversity, board
management, advocacy, fundraising, ethics, program
management, and resource management. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty
positions in higher education or leadership positions in
nonprofit organizations, or are considering starting their
own nonprofit organization.
Postsecondary and Adult Education
PhD in Education
School of Education
Enhance your qualifications in adult education and
college teaching, one of the fastest-growing occupations
in the country. You have the option to pursue two
valuable credentials though this specialization—a PhD
in Education and a Post-Master’s Certificate in College
Teaching. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult
learning and distance education, critical analysis

and research skills, best practices in postsecondary
adult instruction, and developing effective learning
environments for individuals from a variety of
backgrounds. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing faculty or education leadership
positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including
higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and the military.
Professional Studies in Education
PhD in Education
School of Education
This flexible online PhD in Education specialization is
designed for experienced educators or administrators
working in a variety of teaching or training situations.
Build upon your previous knowledge and experience, and
choose course work and research topics most relevant to
your current position or career aspirations. In addition to
earning a PhD, you will have the option to earn a Post-
Master’s Certificate in College Teaching or Enrollment
Management from Capella, along with a professional
enrollment management certificate from Noel-Levitz.
People who choose this specialization are often pursuing
higher education or P–12 master teacher positions,
or consulting and leadership positions in a variety
of educational settings, including higher education,
business, nonprofit organizations, the military,
health care, or government.
Project Management
PhD in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Project managers play an increasingly strategic role within
their companies and are being recognized as “leadership
track” employees. This IT-focused Project Management
doctoral specialization offers the opportunity to
develop the advanced IT, project management, and
business knowledge of a leader. The specialization is
“I’ve grown so much through my Capella master’s
degree and now in the PhD program. When
I work with people in different parts of the
corporate world, I understand where they’re
coming from, and that makes me more effective.”
Sonjii Pratt, MS
2006 Graduate
Current program: PhD in Psychology
Texas
also designed to help you develop solid research skills,
culminating in a dissertation that advances the body
of knowledge in this field. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting,
or faculty positions in IT project management.
Project Management
PhD in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
This business-focused doctoral specialization is designed
for project management professionals who are looking
for a deeper understanding of how to manage projects
throughout an enterprise and want to contribute to their
field through doctoral research. In addition to advanced
project management course work, the specialization
provides a comprehensive overview of key business and
organizational topics, including accounting and financial
management, marketing strategy, and organizational
theory. People who choose this specialization often wish to
lead, consult, or teach in the field of project management
from a cross-functional, strategic perspective.
Public Safety Leadership
PhD in Public Safety
School of Human Services
Hone your expertise and advance your career in the
field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public
Safety specialization combines doctoral research, a deep
exploration of leadership and organizational theories,
and management-focused course work, such as needs
assessment, human resources, training, diversity, and
labor relations. It takes public safety leadership to
the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach,
or consult in the field of public safety, including law
enforcement, fire services, emergency management,
criminal justice, corrections, and other public and private
security and protective professions.
Social and Community Services
PhD in Human Services
School of Human Services
Prepare yourself for community leadership by
deepening your knowledge of contemporary social
issues and contributing to the field through your own
doctoral research. The curriculum for the Social and
Community Services doctoral specialization offers
in-depth study of major community social issues and
social science research, along with elective courses that
allow you to focus on your professional interests. People
who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher
education faculty positions, or research, consulting, or
leadership positions in public or private community
service organizations.
Special Education Leadership1,2
PhD in Education
School of Education
Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for
the growing number of students who need special
education services, and contribute to the field through
your own doctoral research. Designed around standards
of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
(ISLLC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC),
this specialization provides a strong foundation in
general P–12 educational administration, along with
focused course work in special education administration,
instructional strategies, law, and finance. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing special
education leadership positions at the building, district,
state, or national level, or higher education faculty or
consulting positions in the field of special education.
Training and Performance Improvement
PhD in Education
School of Education
Gain increased credibility as a leader in training
and performance improvement through this PhD
specialization that also includes valuable certification in
ROI Methodology™ from the ROI Institute™. Based on
the American Society of
Training and Development
(ASTD) Human Performance
Improvement Model, the specialization is designed to
deepen your understanding of strategic and tactical
issues that are critical to the success of performance
improvement interventions. You will also have the
opportunity to advance the field through your own
doctoral research. People who choose this specialization
are often interested in pursuing chief learning officer,
director-level, consulting, or higher education faculty
positions in training, performance improvement, or
instructional design.
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Choosing your path
PsyD
Doctor of Psychology
specialization
Choosing your path
EdS
Education Specialist
specializations
Education Specialist (EdS) Program
Capella University’s online EdS degree is designed for
educators seeking a post-master’s graduate program that
emphasizes both professional practice and scholarship.
An EdS degree falls between a master’s and a doctoral
degree. Educators who choose this degree program often
pursue leadership positions at a school or district level,
or continue their studies at the doctoral level. (Equivalent
course work taken as part of the EdS program may be ap-
plied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)
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Clinical Psychology6
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Designed as a pathway to becoming a clinical
psychologist, the Clinical Psychology doctoral
specialization provides comprehensive clinical training
designed to prepare learners for state licensure
eligibility. It combines online course work, residency,
and field training experiences. The curriculum
includes psychopathology, psychological testing, and
psychotherapy. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing careers as independent clinical
psychologists, as well as consulting, research, program
administration, or higher education faculty positions.
Curriculum and Instruction
EdS School of Education
The continuing emphasis on educational quality and
accountability has created a high demand for educators
with specialized skills in curriculum and instruction. This
EdS specialization is designed to help you develop and
demonstrate the research-based knowledge, skills, and
practical experience necessary to create and implement
instructional improvement initiatives and increase student
achievement. Designed around national teaching and
licensure standards, this specialization is intended for
educators and administrators who have completed a
master’s degree and want to gain additional knowledge
and increase their career options. People who choose this
specialization are often licensed teachers or administra-
tors interested in pursuing building or district leadership
positions in the field of curriculum and instruction, or in
continuing their studies at the doctoral level. (Equivalent
course work taken as part of the EdS program may be ap-
plied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)
Residency requirements: As an EdS learner, you will
attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend two colloquia, each six days in length.
Key features of PsyD program
Year-in-residence: One two-week extended seminar
followed by nine weekends-in-residence, concluding
with a second two-week extended seminar. See
pages 10–11 to learn more.
Field training: 1,000 practicum hours and 2,000
pre-doctoral internship hours.
Licensure information: For detailed information
about obtaining professional licensure, please visit
www.capella.edu.
Leadership in Educational Administration1,2,3,4,5
EdS School of Education
Position yourself to advance in the field of P–12 admin-
istration. Capella offers one of the few state-approved
specializations in Leadership in Educational Administra-
tion available within an online EdS program. Through a
curriculum designed around the Interstate School Leaders
Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, you will explore
such topics as effective management, collaboration with
school stakeholders, and development of a shared vision
of learning. Throughout the program, which includes a
specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will
develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your
EdS-level competencies to current and future employers.
People who choose this specialization are often licensed
teachers or school administrators seeking principal and/
or superintendent licensure or pursuing other building
or district leadership positions. (Equivalent course work
taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to de-
gree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)
Residency requirements: As an EdS learner, you will
attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend two colloquia, each six days in length.

MS
Master of Science
specializations
Business Analysis7
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Strengthen your credentials in the fast-growing field
of business analysis, which demands a combination of
strong business and IT skills. Based on the Business
Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) from the
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBATM),
the curriculum covers such topics as eliciting and
analyzing business needs; determining, developing,
and communicating IT project requirements; and
implementing and monitoring IT solutions that meet
business goals. Capella’s Business Analysis specialization
provides a unique opportunity to develop these skills
online. People who choose this specialization are often
interested in pursuing staff or consulting positions as
business or computer system analysts.
Clinical Psychology6
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Build the foundation for a career path toward becoming
a clinical psychologist. Designed to prepare you for
doctoral study in clinical psychology, the Clinical
Psychology master’s specialization explores the
foundational theories and practices of clinical psychology
and builds your ability to assess and treat dysfunctional
behavior. The specialization combines online course
work, residency, and field training experiences. Your
course work will include clinical interviewing and
intervention, testing and assessment, research methods,
psychopathology, and diagnosis. People who choose this
specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral
degree in clinical psychology, but may also seek positions
in counseling, research, or administrative positions in
social service, health care, or educational settings.
Residency requirements: As part of this program, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each six days in length. See pages
10–11 to learn more.
Field training requirements: 600 practicum hours and
accompanying course work.
Note: This specialization is a first step for those who wish
to pursue a PsyD, which is generally required for licensure
as a clinical psychologist.
Counseling Psychology6
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Learn the fundamental theories and practices in the field
of counseling psychology. This master’s specialization is
primarily designed to prepare you for a doctoral program
in counseling psychology. The curriculum uses a generally
interventional approach to psychology that focuses on
assessing and building on clients’ strengths. You will
delve into such topics as counseling theory, individual
and group counseling interventions, testing and
assessment, research methods, and counseling diagnosis.
People who choose this specialization are often planning
to pursue a doctoral degree in counseling psychology
or a counseling-related field, but may also pursue
counseling, employee assistance, or research positions
in social service, health care, business, or educational
settings.
Residency requirements: As part of this program, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each six days in length. See pages
10–11 to learn more.
Note: This specialization may be a good first step
for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which
is generally required for licensure as a counseling
psychologist.
Counseling Studies
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
An advanced degree can be the credential you need
to land higher-level human services positions. This
non-clinical specialization is designed for counseling,
psychology, and sociology professionals interested in
career advancement and for those wishing to enter the
human services profession. A broad base of course work
provides a strong foundation in counseling theory and
techniques, with a particular focus on serving diverse
populations. People who choose this specialization are
often pursuing leadership positions in public or private
human services settings, and often plan to continue to a
doctoral program.
Criminal Justice
MS in Public Safety
School of Human Services
Advance your career and increase your effectiveness in
the fields of law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice,
the judicial system, and homeland security by broadening
your skill set and deepening your understanding of
leadership within the rapidly evolving public safety
domain. This online Criminal Justice specialization
covers such topics as public safety leadership, profiling,
delinquency, psychopathy, intelligence-led policing, the
corrections and judicial systems, social change and policy
analysis, and ethnic and cultural awareness. You will
also complete a comprehensive final project within your
chosen public safety field. This specialization is designed
for law enforcement, homeland security, corrections,
probation and parole officers; juvenile specialists; and
others who want to advance their career while promoting
positive change in the criminal justice system and public
safety sector.
Curriculum and Instruction
MS in Education
School of Education
Develop excellent instructional materials and improve
student achievement in the fast-growing field of
curriculum and instruction. This master’s in Education
specialization positions you to apply current theory,
research, and technology to the design of curriculum and
instructional models. You will learn assessment, classroom
management, and other techniques to strengthen
instruction and reduce achievement gaps. Throughout
the program, you will build a professional portfolio
to demonstrate your master’s-level competencies to
current and future employers. People who choose this
specialization are often licensed P–12 teachers and other
education professionals interested in improving their
classroom instruction or pursuing leadership positions
in curriculum instruction and design within P–12 school
districts or government agencies.
Early Childhood Education1,2,3,8
MS in Education
School of Education
The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten
programs have increased substantially in recent years,
with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to have special-
ized training. Capella’s master’s degree specialization in
Early Childhood Education is designed to prepare teach-
ers to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally
appropriate learning experiences for young children. The
curriculum includes course work in such topics as child
psychology, classroom management, the early childhood
learning environment, family engagement, and strategies
for eliminating achievement gaps. Elective course work
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MS specializations continued
edge of learning theories or focus on special education
or supervisory skills. People likely to be interested in this
specialization include licensed teachers who have a pas-
sion for education at the early stages of development and
want to pursue specialized preparation in that area, or
who want to teach early childhood education in a higher
education institution.
Educational Psychology
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Gain an advanced understanding of the psychological
foundations of education and the stages of development
throughout the entire lifespan. This master’s Educational
Psychology specialization also covers instructional strategy
and design, psychological research, learning outcomes,
testing, and data analysis. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing research and administrative
leadership positions with public and private educational
organizations, schools, and universities.
Emergency Management
MS in Public Safety
School of Human Services
Major disasters around the world have brought
heightened appreciation for emergency professionals
with the leadership skills to field-manage complex
crisis situations. The master’s Emergency Management
specialization is designed to deepen your understanding
of the dynamics of all phases of natural disasters and
terrorist attacks, including dealing with various human
reactions; agency coordination; critical incident stress
management; risk assessment, evaluation, and analysis;
and managing critical incidents via the National Incident
Management System (NIMS). People who choose this
specialization often work in law enforcement, fire services,
or other security or emergency management fields and
want to increase their expertise in the management of
critical incidents.
Enrollment Management
MS in Education
School of Education
This unique offering is the only master’s specialization
that leads to both a master’s degree from Capella and
a professional certificate in enrollment management
from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting
firm specializing in higher education recruitment and
retention. The curriculum focuses on effective enrollment
management, student retention, marketing strategies,
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technology applications, and strategic enrollment planning.
You also will have the opportunity to immediately apply
your new skills by creating and implementing an enrollment
management strategic plan. People who choose this
specialization are often student services professionals
interested in advancing to management or leadership
positions in enrollment, financial aid, admissions, student
affairs, and registrar departments.
Enterprise Software Architecture7
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Develop the diverse IT and business skills you need to
master this emerging, in-demand occupation that focuses
on aligning enterprise-wide IT solutions with business
strategies. In this Enterprise Software Architecture
specialization, you will analyze IT problems in distributed
enterprises and refine your ability to design, propose,
implement, and manage solutions using technologies
such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed
databases, and Web services. You will have access to
Capella’s Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to
develop and test technology projects in an environment
that closely mirrors real-life settings. People who choose
this specialization are often working IT professionals who
want to pursue careers as systems architects, technical
officers, or software engineers.
Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Gain a competitive edge in the field of psychology by
developing your research, measurement, and evaluation
skills. This specialization is designed to strengthen
your ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to
assist individuals and organizations with planning and
decision making. The curriculum includes course work
in inferential statistics, research methods, data analysis,
survey construction, and program evaluation. People
who choose this specialization are often pursuing
research or upper-level positions in research, assessment,
and analysis with higher education, credentialing, or
accrediting agencies.
General
MS in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Tailor a master’s degree in Organization and
Management to reflect your career interests and goals.
Required courses provide an overview of important
business functions and skills, including marketing,
finance, data analysis, and strategic planning,
emphasizing the critical thinking and analytical skills you
need to manage real-world business situations. Working
with your academic advisor, choose elective courses in
such areas as leadership or human resources to deepen
your subject matter expertise. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing management
and administrative positions in a variety of business,
government, and military settings.
General Human Services
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
In the human services field, an advanced degree can be
a significant career differentiator. This General Human
Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build
on your current knowledge and advance your skills and
career options through an individualized program. The
core courses provide a strong foundation in the field,
while a wide range of electives provides the flexibility to
develop a program of study focused on your professional
interests. People who choose this specialization are often
pursuing human service management positions in social
service, education, government, public safety, health
care, and military organizations.
General Information Technology
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Design a master’s degree in information technology
that meets your professional interests and provides
the business knowledge and IT skills needed to
make significant, far-reaching contributions to your
organization. Choose a broad range of IT electives or
focus your study in such areas as information security,
networking, project management, health informatics, or
enterprise architecture. You will have access to Capella’s
Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you to develop
and test technology projects in an environment that
closely mirrors real-life settings. People who choose
this specialization are often working IT professionals
who want to advance to supervisory or management
positions or people with bachelor’s degrees in related
fields interested in pursuing senior-level or management
careers in information technology.
General Psychology
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
This General Psychology master’s specialization is a
flexible option for gaining a broad introduction to the
field of psychology. Work with your academic advisor to
customize your course work in such areas as addictions,
family, or health psychology; or design an interdisciplinary
program that blends psychology with education,
business, or human services. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing specialist or supervisory
positions in mental health and other human service
and health care organizations, or preparing for doctoral
studies within a more focused area of psychology.
Gerontology8
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
The number of people ages 65 and older is expected to
double in the next few decades, creating a demand for
health and human service professionals with gerontology
skills. Capella’s online degree specialization in Gerontol-
ogy offers a comprehensive examination of the impact
of aging on individuals, families, and communities. The
curriculum covers such topics as the biological, epide-
miological, psychological, and social changes caused by
the aging process; cultural and social attitudes toward the
aging; care and services that promote productive aging;
multigenerational relationships; and the impact of an ag-
ing demographic on public policy. Individuals with degree
specializations in gerontology can attain careers in many
fields. People who choose this specialization may wish to
pursue careers in management, education, or research
with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or health
care facilities that work with an aging population.
Health Care Administration
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
In the fast-growing field of health care management,
a master’s degree is the standard credential for
most positions. Earn this valuable credential, while
continuing to work in the field, with Capella’s Health
Care Administration master’s specialization. Courses
cover a wide range of health care management topics,
including managed care, policy, law, finance, and quality
improvement, to prepare you to improve the delivery of
consumer health care services. People who choose this
specialization are often health care professionals pursuing
management or director positions in the health care field.
Health Information Management8
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Electronic recordkeeping and patient privacy mandates
have created an increased demand for IT professionals
in health care settings. This Health Information
Management master’s specialization offers health care-
focused course work on information systems, databases,
system security, data analysis, decision support, and
strategic management, along with overviews of important
IT and business topics. The curriculum follows the
model curriculum of the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA) and the approval
criteria of the Commission on Accreditation for Health
Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). It is
designed to help you use information management and
security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery
and management. People who choose this specialization
are often IT professionals pursuing health information
management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics,
and health care systems.
Health Management and Policy
MS in Public Health
School of Human Services
Strengthen your ability to influence public health policy
and lead efforts to improve the health of communities
and targeted populations. This Health Management and
Policy master’s specialization features a multidisciplinary
curriculum that combines the study of public health issues
and concepts with public health-focused course work in
such areas as management, organizational and financial
theory and practice, strategic planning, economics, and
communication. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing management or director positions in
government, private, or community-based public or envi-
ronmental health organizations.
Human Resource Management
MS in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Deepen your expertise in human resources and
strengthen your ability to think beyond functional
boundaries. This specialization is designed to help you
acquire the skills to perform as a high-level partner in
developing and implementing workplace strategies
that deliver business results. The Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM™) has acknowledged
that this Capella specialization fully aligns with SHRM’s
HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing specialist
or management positions in recruitment, compensation,
benefits, employee development, labor relations, and
other human resource fields.
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Work with business leaders to improve employee
engagement, worker productivity, and team building.
The online Industrial/Organizational Psychology master’s
specialization helps prepare you to apply behavioral
principles and research findings in the workplace.
The curriculum includes leading-edge assessment
techniques, leadership and group development theories,
conflict management strategies, and other techniques
for increasing motivation and improving workplace
performance. People who choose this specialization
often pursue positions related to workplace testing and
assessment, consulting, professional coaching, or human
resource management.
Information Assurance and Security
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
The need to protect enterprises against threats
to information system availability, integrity, and
confidentiality has made information assurance and
National Center of Academic
Excellence in Information
Assurance Education: Capella
University is one of the four-year
colleges and graduate-level
universities selected to receive this designation
from the National Security Agency and the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Visit
the Capella Center for Information Assurance
Education at www.capella.edu/ciaed.
CNSS Certification: Capella’s
Information Security curriculum
offers you the option to take course
sequences that meet national
standards 4011, 4013, and 4014,
as certified by the Committee on National
Security Systems (CNSS). Learn more about
CNSS at www.cnss.gov.
security expertise a valuable skill within businesses,
government agencies, and military organizations. This
online master’s specialization in Information Assurance
and Security is designed around the domains of
knowledge in the Certified Information Systems Security
Professional (CISSP®) certification. The curriculum
addresses core information assurance and security
topics, including enterprise security and security risk
management, as well as such emerging areas as wireless
security and computer forensics. It combines technical
and policy-focused course work that will strengthen
your ability to protect information system security while
supporting organizational goals. You will also have access
to Capella’s Virtual Lab Environment, which allows you
to test open vulnerabilities and simulate and protect
against attacks on system design. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing information security
management or consulting positions in business, health
care, government, and the military.
Instructional Design for Online Learning
MS in Education
School of Education
Position yourself to work in the growing field of online
education. Study online instructional design in an online
environment from a university that is considered one
of the leaders in the field. Through a curriculum that
balances instructional design, the psychology of learning,
and technology, you will focus on the practice of online
instructional design, including online delivery methods,
software tools, and project management. People who
choose this specialization are often training or education
professionals pursuing instructional design specialist
or developer positions in a variety of online learning
settings, including educational institutions, corporations,
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K–12 Studies in Education
MS in Education
School of Education
Delve into the research-based knowledge, skills, and
attitudes of exceptional teachers in this K–12 education
specialization designed around nationally recognized
teaching standards. Complement such core courses
as leadership, curriculum, assessment, and learning
theory with electives chosen to meet your educational,
professional, or school-site needs. Throughout the
program, you will build a professional portfolio to
demonstrate your master’s-level competencies to
current and future employers. People who choose this
specialization are often licensed K–12 teachers and
other educational professionals interested in improving
student achievement in their own classroom, coaching
other instructors in a school- or district-level position, or
becoming a community college instructor.
Leadership
MS in Organization and Management
School of Business and Technology
Leaders who understand change management and
the importance of ethical conduct position themselves
to thrive in today’s complex and global business
environment. The Leadership master’s specialization
offers in-depth study of leading theories and best
practices that successful leaders employ to manage
change and achieve organizational objectives. People
who choose this specialization are often pursuing
leadership or management positions in business, military,
government, and nonprofit settings.
Leadership Coaching Psychology
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Sharpen your skills and establish your credentials in the
fast-growing field of executive coaching. This specialization
offers a rare opportunity to develop coaching expertise
within an MS in Psychology degree program. The
curriculum, based on competencies outlined by the
International Coaching Federation and the Society for
Industrial Psychology, prepares you to apply psychological
theory and practices to help organizational leaders
meet their professional and personal potential. People
who choose this specialization are often organizational,
clinical, or counseling psychologists who want to develop
a coaching practice, or human resources professionals
with internal responsibility for executive coaching and
leadership development.
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Leadership for Higher Education
MS in Education
School of Education
Position yourself for career advancement with this
leadership specialization that integrates current theory,
best practices, and practical application. Working with
experienced higher education leaders, you will gain
valuable insights on directing student services in higher
education organizations. Develop your skills in such areas
as change management, legal issues in higher education,
funding, and educational politics and history. People
who choose this specialization are often student services
and administrative professionals pursuing leadership and
administrative positions in higher education.
Leadership in Educational Administration1,2,3,4,5
MS in Education
School of Education
Develop the skills to successfully meet the rigors
and enjoy the rewards of P–12 leadership, a field in
which retirements have resulted in a growing need
for new practitioners. You will have opportunities to
apply theory to real-world situations and develop a
professional portfolio that demonstrates your master’s-
level competencies to current and future employers. This
specialization meets nationally recognized leadership
standards, including the Interstate School Leaders
Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). It is also one of few
online programs that is state-approved, a requirement
for licensure in some states. People who choose this
specialization are often licensed teachers or school
administrators pursuing leadership and administrator
positions at the building or district level.
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
As careers evolve, seasoned human services professionals
often choose to move from direct service delivery into
strategic positions where they can guide an organization
or establish programs to address emerging needs. This
“Very rarely do you get a chance to take your new
knowledge and put it into practice at work the
next day—but that’s what we were able to do.”
Chris Palmer, MS
Kristina Palmer, MS
Specialization:
Mental Health Counseling
Idaho
online nonprofit management graduate specialization
focuses on practical skills and contemporary issues in
the nonprofit arena, including financial management,
nonprofit entrepreneurship, ethnic and cultural
awareness, strategic planning, human resources, and
volunteer management. People who choose this
specialization often are pursuing advancement in
nonprofit management, or are considering starting their
own nonprofit organization.
CACREP-accredited
Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy1,2,9
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
Position yourself for new career opportunities and
increased job satisfaction in the fast-growing counseling
field. The CACREP-accredited master’s specialization
in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy is
a rigorous program that includes online course work,
residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare
you for state licensure eligibility. Learn to apply family
systems theories and therapeutic techniques to address a
wide range of relationship issues, and diagnose and treat
mental and emotional disorders and problems within the
family system. People who choose this specialization are
often interested in becoming marital, couple, and family
counselors or therapists in public agencies, social service
organizations, or private practice.
Residency requirements: As part of this program, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend two colloquia, each six days in length. See pages
10–11 to learn more.
 Capella University is the first and only online university to receive accreditation for two master’s
degree specializations in counseling from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related
Educational Programs (CACREP). CACREP accreditation provides recognition that the program
has been evaluated extensively and meets standards set by and for the profession, and, in some
cases, can result in the waiving of certain supervised experience licensure requirements. For more
information, see www.cacrep.org.
CACREP-accredited Mental Health Counseling1,2,9
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
The field of mental health counseling can bring
immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent
career opportunities. This CACREP-accredited
master’s specialization is a rigorous program that
includes online course work, residencies, and field
experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure
eligibility. Develop your theoretical knowledge and
practical skills to assess and treat mental and emotional
disorders, and promote optimum mental health. People
who choose this specialization often pursue mental health
counselor positions in institutional, community, or
private practice settings.
Residency requirements: As part of this program, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend two colloquia, each six days in length. See pages
10–11 to learn more.
Network Architecture
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
Develop the skills necessary to design, implement,
and maintain diverse network environments that meet
business needs. This Network Architecture master’s
specialization focuses on Internet, intranet, and extranet
design; emerging network technologies; and the
integration of divergent and disparate networks. The
curriculum is based on the vendor-neutral concepts of
network architecture, but also includes a Virtual Lab
Environment that offers hands-on experience with
vendor-specific network solutions. You will have the
opportunity to acquire skills in designing, planning, and
maintaining local and wide-area networks (LANs and
WANs), and developing and implementing information
security and disaster recovery plans. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing senior management
or team leader roles in network management and
administration, or network architecture and design.
Organizational Leader Development
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Position yourself to fill the leadership shortage projected
by many of today’s businesses. This specialization focuses
on the psychological principles of effective leadership,
including course work in group psychology, psychological
principles of strategic planning, psychology of leadership,
and performance enhancement and motivation. It is
designed to enhance your understanding of essential
leadership characteristics and prepare you to effectively
guide individuals, teams, and organizations. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership
or consulting positions within business, government, and
other settings.
Postsecondary and Adult Education
MS in Education
School of Education
Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult
learners and increase your career opportunities in college
teaching, one of the fastest-growing occupations in the
United States. This online master’s degree specialization
builds your skills to design, deliver, and manage effective
instruction programs for adults in a variety of settings,
including online education, workforce development,
continuing education, higher education, and military
education. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing postsecondary faculty, corporate
training, or adult education positions in the fields of
higher education, business, or nonprofit or community
education.
Professional Studies in Education
MS in Education
School of Education
This specialization is designed for educators who wish
to advance in a variety of educational, business, and
community settings, as well as those intending to enter
the field of training or adult education. The flexible
program provides a foundation in educational philosophy,
assessment, and theory, and allows optimal opportunity
to build upon previous knowledge and experience. A
wide range of electives allows you to choose courses most
relevant to your current work or career aspirations. People
who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher
education or P–12 master teacher positions, or education,
training, and consulting positions in business, nonprofit
organizations, the military, health care, or government.
Project Management
MS in Information Technology
School of Business and Technology
With today’s smaller budgets and tighter deadlines,
IT project managers who can deliver the desired
results, on time and on budget, are a valuable business
resource, especially those with the advanced skills
needed to oversee multiple projects spanning a range of
geographic locations. This online Project Management
master’s specialization is mapped to “A Guide to the
Project Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK)
from the Project Management Institute (PMI®) and
includes Capella’s award-winning course in Project
Management for Technology Professionals. Because
Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project
Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your master’s
degree from Capella and professional development units
(PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing management,
director-level, or consulting positions overseeing and
managing technology projects and teams.
Public Safety Leadership
MS in Public Safety
School of Human Services
With the field of public safety becoming broader
and more complex, there is increased demand for
public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a
range of public safety, criminal justice, and emergency
preparedness issues, and have the business and
human resources skills to effectively manage a complex
organization. This specialization is designed to prepare
you to handle the many facets of public safety leadership
through course work that includes human development
and behavior, organizational leadership, accounting and
finance, and training and performance improvement.
People who choose this specialization are often pursuing
career advancement or consulting careers in law
enforcement, fire services, emergency response, and
other public safety professions.
Reading and Literacy1,2,3,10
MS in Education
School of Education
Capella is unique among online universities in offering
a master’s specialization in Reading and Literacy that
is state-approved, a requirement for licensure in some
states. Developed around the nationally recognized
standards of the Interstate Reading Association, this
specialization is designed to prepare P–12 classroom
teachers to assess literacy and to develop, implement,
and adapt reading curriculum to accommodate diverse
learning styles. People who choose this specialization
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are often licensed P–12 teachers who want to enhance
student reading skills in their own classrooms or train
others on best practices in reading instruction at the
building or district level.
School Counseling1,2,3,8,9
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
The demand for qualified school counselors is expected
to grow as school enrollments increase, more states
pass counseling mandates, and school counselors take
on expanded roles. This School Counseling master’s
specialization is built on the American School Counselor
Association (ASCA) National Model and includes course
work, field training, and residencies. It is designed to
prepare you to deliver and manage contemporary school
counseling programs, and act as a school leader who can
advocate for the personal, educational, and social needs
of students. People who choose this specialization are of-
ten interested in pursuing licensure as school counselors.
Residency requirements: As part of this program, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will
attend two colloquia, each six days in length. See pages
10–11 to learn more.
School Psychology1,2,3,5
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Prepare for a career in school psychology by learning to
address the social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and
cognitive well-being of children and adolescents in school.
The School Psychology specialization emphasizes respect
for individual differences, collaborative problem solving,
and empirically based interventions. It includes online
course work, Part I of a year-in-residence, and field training
experiences. If you intend to apply for state licensure or
national certification as a school psychologist, you will
need to enroll in both this master’s specialization and the
Specialist Certificate in School Psychology. People who
choose this specialization are typically pursuing careers as
school psychologists, diagnosticians, crisis specialists, or
program evaluators in public school districts.
Residency requirements: Year-in-residence Part I (two
residential colloquia and four weekends-in-residence).
See pages 10–11 to learn more.
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
MS in Public Health
School of Human Services
Explore the behavioral, psychological, and social factors
that influence the health of national and international
communities and populations. This Social and Behavioral
Sciences master’s specialization provides an overview of
public health issues and administrative systems, as well as
focused course work on such topics as social and behav-
ioral theory, research, assessment, and surveillance; health
disparities; international public health; and public health
information for diverse populations. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing management or
director positions in public health or social welfare organi-
zations that focus on research, community assessment, or
program development and evaluation.
Social and Community Services
MS in Human Services
School of Human Services
Strengthen your ability to facilitate positive change in your
community with the Social and Community Services master’s
specialization. The curriculum is designed to deepen your
understanding of such critical issues as cultural awareness,
utilization of community resources, social change, advocacy,
and public policy. People who choose this specialization are
often interested in pursuing management or community
outreach positions in public or private organizations focused
on serving community needs.
“Some people think online education must
be ‘easier.’ At Capella, I found the course
work every bit as challenging as it should
be. The surprise was how much I learned
about writing well—which is an asset in
any profession.”
 isha Jones, MS
K
2005 Graduate
New York
Sport Psychology
MS in Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Improve athletic performance for amateur and
professional athletes by applying relevant psychological
principles. The Sport Psychology master’s specialization
addresses such issues as performance enhancement,
individual and team motivation, injury recovery, and stress
management. People who choose this specialization are
often pursuing positions with professional sports teams,
college athletic departments, wellness programs, or
amateur athletics.
Training and Performance Improvement
MS in Education
School of Education
Increase your career potential by earning the only master’s
specialization in Training and Performance Improvement
that includes certification in ROI Methodology™ from
the ROI Institute™. Based on the American Society of
Training and Development (ASTD) Human Performance
Improvement Model,
this specialization
focuses on applying
human performance techniques to improve organizational
productivity. Course topics include analyzing systems
performance; selecting, designing, and implementing
performance improvement solutions; and using return
on investment data to guide workforce training and
performance improvement efforts. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing advanced training,
instructional design, or consulting positions in business,
health care, government, or the military.
 Finance
MBA

MBA
School of Business and Technology
Sharpen your general business acumen while expanding
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positions in financial institutions or finance departments.

General
MBA
Accounting care policy analysis, and legal and ethical considerations in
School of Business and Technology
MBA health care. People who choose this specialization are often
School of Business and Technology Build critical business skills and gain the credentials to pursuing mid-level management or executive positions in
advance your career with this MBA degree program. the health care field or in organizations serving the health
New government regulations, greater scrutiny of You will engage in a thorough study of core business care industry.
corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the functions, paired with professional effectiveness
need for accounting professionals who understand how courses that emphasize best practices for leading and Human Resource Management
to apply accounting information to corporate decision- managing others in such areas as change management, MBA
making. The MBA Accounting specialization will expand team building, and employee development. People School of Business and Technology
your knowledge in areas such as budget planning and who choose this specialization are often pursuing
control, audit and evaluation of controls, and financial Human resource managers are increasingly recognized
management, director-level, consulting, or advanced as important contributors to overall business success.
measurement, documentation, and reporting. Build the executive positions in a wide variety of business settings.
strategic perspective you need to work effectively with This MBA specialization in Human Resource Manage-
executive management and position yourself for business Health Care Management ment is designed to strengthen your ability to perform
and career success. People who choose this specialization MBA this strategic role. The course work provides an overview
are often pursuing supervisory or management positions School of Business and Technology of important business functions and key human resource
in accounting. areas. The Society for Human Resource Management
Increase your career potential in the fast-growing field of
(SHRM™) has acknowledged that this Capella specializa-
Note: Capella University cannot guarantee that the health care management, where a master’s degree is the tion fully aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook
Accounting specialization provides the requirements standard credential for most positions. This MBA Health and Templates. The emphasis is on immediate application
for the CPA examination or other professional licensure. Care Management specialization is designed to strengthen of the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to
Contact your state board of accountancy the management and business skills that are essential in integrate business and human resource strategies. People
for requirements. the health care field. The curriculum, based on guidelines who choose this specialization are often interested in
outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare pursuing human resource management positions in
Management Education, includes a thorough study of a business setting.
health care strategic and financial management, health
Information Technology Management
MBA
School of Business and Technology
Key features of the Capella MBA program With the expanded role of IT in all facets of business,
including e-commerce, skilled professionals who possess
Business core: The business core delivers the traditional MBA disciplines in courses such as marketing, both IT and business expertise are in high demand. This
operations, strategy, and finance. information technology MBA specialization is designed
to help you develop the skills to leverage IT for business
Coaching process: Our Professional Effectiveness CoachingSM process allows you to work with a professional competitiveness, assess the business impact of advances
coach to define and develop the skills you need to become a more effective manager. Our coaches help facilitate in technology, and work effectively with executive
your growth and enhance performance in your current job, while positioning you to advance toward your career management as a strategic business partner. People who
goals. choose this specialization are often pursuing management
and director-level positions in IT that require both
Program length: Our MBA programs are designed to be completed in two years by working adults, taking one information technology and business expertise.
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Marketing
MBA
School of Business and Technology
Position yourself to meet the diverse set of marketing
challenges present in today’s competitive business
environment, from applying consumer insight, to
managing sales, to overseeing international marketing
and distribution operations. The Marketing MBA
specialization is designed to enhance your skills in such
areas as market research, consumer behavior, product
development, and relationship management. Strengthen
the core business knowledge and skills you need to
Choosing your path
BS
Bachelor of Science
specializations
Accounting
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
New government regulations and business growth have
fueled the need for accounting professionals with up-to-
date financial and business knowledge. This specialization
will help you develop the technical and professional
skills you need to advance in a fast-growing field. In
addition to accounting course work, you will study key
business functions, increasing your ability to partner
and contribute to your company’s success. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing professional
accounting, auditing, or other financial recording
and reporting positions in a wide variety of business,
nonprofit, government, or financial service settings.
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partner effectively across business functions. You will have
the opportunity to synthesize and apply what you have
learned into a final marketing plan. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing management and
senior-level positions in marketing, sales, advertising,
corporate communications, events, or public relations
departments or firms.
Project Management
MBA
School of Business and Technology
In today’s competitive business environment, in which
technology skills are often outsourced, many businesses
consider project management and business-related
skills to be the most critical to keep in-house. The
Project Management MBA specialization, based on the
knowledge areas established by the Project Management
Note: Capella University cannot guarantee that this
accounting specialization provides the requirements
for the CPA examination or other professional
licensure. Contact your state board of accountancy for
requirements.
Business Administration
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
Develop the breadth of management, interpersonal,
and professional skills required to advance in today’s
complex business world. Focus your electives in
such areas as finance, accounting, marketing, human
resources, or leadership to design a program that
meets your professional goals and needs. You may also
choose a variety of electives to develop knowledge
of many different areas of business, perhaps with an
eye toward starting your own business, or developing
general business knowledge applicable to a wide range
of industries. People who choose this specialization are
often pursuing entry-level business positions or seeking
to advance their careers in a variety of business functions
and settings.
Criminal Justice
BS in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Criminal justice careers put you on the front line,
protecting and serving your community. This
specialization provides an overview of public safety
research, theory and principles, with a focus on criminal
justice processes and procedures. Course work includes
such topics as corrections and judicial systems, criminal
Institute (PMI), is designed to sharpen your project
management skills, including project planning, risk
management, and project procurement. Through core
business courses, you will also strengthen your overall
business acumen in order to work effectively with other
managers to meet business goals. A capstone course
allows you to apply your skills in planning, managing, and
controlling the process to complete the project on time
and on budget. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing advanced project management or
consulting positions, especially those that are more
business-focused than IT-focused.
law and the legal process, police-community relations,
white collar and organized crime investigations, and
criminal procedure and evidence. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing entry-level officer
positions or career advancement within law enforcement
agencies, corrections departments, or federal regulatory
or enforcement agencies.
Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Advance your career in the fast-growing field of emer-
gency management. This undergraduate specialization
provides an overview of public safety research, theory, and
principles within an emergency management framework.
The curriculum focuses on such topics as emergency plan-
ning and decision making, homeland security, disaster
response and recovery, and hazard identification and
mitigation. A capstone project provides the opportunity
to apply and demonstrate emergency management
skills gained during the course of the program. People
who choose this specialization are often pursuing career
advancement or deeper expertise in emergency manage-
ment, or are planning to transition from the military into a
civilian public safety career.
Finance
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
Regulatory reforms and economic expansion have
driven growth in finance occupations, such as financial
analyst and personal financial advisor. This specialization
is designed to build the financial management,
interpersonal, and professional skills you need to help
companies or individuals achieve optimal returns while
maintaining financial and reporting integrity. Your course
work will provide an overview of key business areas to
increase your ability to effectively partner with other
functions and contribute to your company’s success.
Elective courses allow you to deepen your knowledge
in such areas as international finance, risk management,
entrepreneurial finance, and real estate. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing entry- or
mid-level professional positions in finance-related
occupations or industries, including banking, insurance,
investment, mortgage, and brokerage firms.
General Information Technology
BS in Information Technology
School of Undergraduate Studies
Five of the fastest growing bachelor’s-level jobs are in the
field of information technology. Position yourself to take
advantage of a wide range of employment opportunities
with this General Information Technology bachelor’s
specialization. The curriculum is designed to build
both technical and business skills, a combination that is
increasingly valued by today’s employers. Through your
choice of electives, you can design a broad program that
touches on several IT disciplines or narrow your focus to
deepen your knowledge in a specialized area, such as
networking, Web development, project management, or
information security. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing entry- or mid-level technical or
specialist positions in a variety of IT-related fields.
Health Informatics
BS in Information Technology
School of Undergraduate Studies
More new jobs are being created in health care than
any other field. At the same time, mandated electronic
recordkeeping and tightened patient privacy regulations
are making health informatics a sought-after skill.
This specialization is designed to prepare you to use
technology to improve health care quality and lower
health care costs. Course work covers such topics as
electronic information system management, information
security, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
People who choose this specialization are often pursuing
information technology specialist positions in hospitals,
clinics, and health care systems.
Homeland Security
BS in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Pursue a homeland security career and help protect your
country’s citizens, lands, and property. This specialization
focuses on managing public security in conjunction with
federal resources. The curriculum includes course work
on such topics as domestic and international terrorism;
multijurisdictional coordination; and diplomatic, techno-
logical, and intelligence approaches to national security.
A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and
demonstrate your leadership skills in the growing field of
homeland security. People who choose this specializa-
tion may wish to pursue career advancement or deeper
expertise in federal, state, or local security/enforcement
agencies, or to transition from the military into a civilian
homeland security career.
The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security have designated Capella University as
a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information
Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
“My instructors at Capella were
in the industry as well as the
academic world. They could relate
to my real-world situations.”
Ken Triplin, BS
Specialization: Network Technology
2006 Graduate
Virginia
Human Resource Management
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
The human resource function has moved beyond
personnel management and development to become a
strategic cornerstone in many organizations, increasing
the need for professionals with both human resource
and general business skills. The Society for Human
Resource Management (SHRM™) has acknowledged that
this Capella specialization fully aligns with SHRM’s HR
Curriculum Guidebook and Templates. It offers a strong
background in human resource functions, including
compensation and benefits management, recruiting
and retention, employee development, and labor
relations. It also includes an overview of key business
areas to increase your ability to effectively partner
with other functions and contribute to your company’s
success. People who choose this specialization are often
pursuing entry-level or specialist positions in recruitment,
compensation, benefits, labor relations, or other human
resources fields.
Information Assurance and Security
BS in Information Technology
School of Undergraduate Studies
Information systems play an important role in the
infrastructure that supports nearly every industry and
government function, driving the need for qualified
information assurance and security specialists. New
financial and health care regulations related to privacy
and security, along with a growing move to more
vulnerable wireless systems, have also increased the
importance of these skills. This Information Assurance
and Security bachelor’s specialization is designed to help
you acquire and apply the latest tools, techniques, and
methods of securing an enterprise, while building the
business and communication skills you need to influence
internal decision making and enhance organizational
effectiveness.
The courses in this specialization reflect the Systems
Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) and Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)
body of knowledge frameworks developed by the
International Information Systems Security Certification
Consortium (ISC)2. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing technical-, specialist-, or analyst-level
information security positions in business, education,
government, and the military.
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Management and Leadership
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
In today’s efficiency-driven business environment, the
ability to lead people and manage resources is a sought-
after skill set. The focus of this business specialization
in Management and Leadership is on developing the
competencies you need to successfully manage people
and teams within a for-profit, nonprofit, or government
organization. Your course work will provide an overview
of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively
partner with functions across your organization, while
building such management and leadership-focused skills
as team collaboration, operations management, strategic
planning, and change management. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing team lead or
supervisory positions in business, retail, government, or
military organizations.
Marketing
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
The ability to successfully market and sell a product
or service is the foundation for nearly every business.
Because the marketing function must interact with
diverse areas of the business, it can also be a strong
entry point from which to advance a business career. This
specialization provides opportunities to work on practical
cases and acquire research, communication, marketing
strategy, and project management skills necessary
for effective marketing and selling. Through elective
courses, you can choose to focus on the fundamentals
of sales and marketing, or delve deeper into the
marketing aspects of e-business. People who choose
this specialization are often pursuing entry- or mid-level
professional positions in marketing, sales, advertising,
corporate communications, events, or public relations.
Network Technology
BS in Information Technology
School of Undergraduate Studies
Growing regulation of internal information controls
and increased security concerns have made network
technology expertise one of the most in-demand skills
across all industries. Pursue this hot career opportunity
with a specialization that combines course work with
hands-on learning in network administration, design,
and security. The curriculum is designed to prepare you
to take certification tests from Microsoft, Cisco, and
other leading technology organizations, and provide
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the knowledge necessary to design, maintain, and
troubleshoot Internet, intranet, and extranet connections,
including local area networks (LANs) and wide area
networks (WANs). People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing technical positions designing,
implementing, and maintaining networks in both the
public and private sector.
Project Management
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
Businesses are recognizing the value of project
management beyond its traditional use in information
technology. This specialization is designed to offer the
core business knowledge and project management
skills you need to apply traditional project management
techniques to cross-functional business initiatives. It is
built around the competencies in “A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge” (PMBOK® Guide), a
globally recognized standard for project management.
People who choose this project management
specialization are often interested in pursuing project
lead or coordinator positions in corporations, consulting
firms, or government agencies.
Project Management
BS in Information Technology
School of Undergraduate Studies
With today’s smaller budgets and tighter deadlines,
project managers who can deliver the desired results on
time and on budget are a valuable business resource.
Develop the skills to effectively lead and manage
complex information technology projects with this
specialization built around the competencies in “A
Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge”
(PMBOK® Guide), a globally recognized standard for
project management. Because Capella is a Registered
Education Provider of the Project Management Institute
(PMI), you can earn your bachelor’s degree from Capella
and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at
the same time. People who choose this specialization
are often pursuing IT-focused project lead or coordinator
positions with corporations, consulting firms, or
government agencies.
Retail Management8
BS in Business
School of Undergraduate Studies
Increase your career opportunities in the dynamic, diverse
retail industry. Many retailers prefer a business-focused col-
lege degree when hiring or promoting to fill professional,
supervisory, or managerial positions. This undergraduate
Retail Management specialization offers a strong foundation
in general business disciplines, including management, mar-
keting, human resources, organizational communications,
and finance. The retail-focused course work includes retail
As you’re deciding
which program best
matches your goals
and interests, call us
and we’ll help you
sort it out.
1.888.CAPELLA
(227.3552), option 3.
management, store operations, merchandising, pricing,
competitive analysis and planning, and legal and ethical
considerations in managing a retail operation. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing lead, super-
visory, or management positions at the retail store level,
or specialist/analyst positions within a retail department or
corporate headquarters.
Security Management
BS in Public Safety
School of Undergraduate Studies
Prepare yourself to assume a leadership role in the grow-
ing field of private security. Private security professionals
are responsible for protecting the vast majority of the
nation’s infrastructure, 85 percent of which is privately
owned. They are also increasingly recognized as being
integral to the central business functions of corporations
that must protect their operations against fraud, informa-
tion and property theft, workplace violence, terrorism,
and other security concerns. Capella’s Security Manage-
ment curriculum includes courses covering such topics
as leadership; information, operational, commercial, and
retail security; executive protection; laws and legal pro-
cedures; and security management in a global business
environment. A capstone project provides an opportunity
to apply and demonstrate your security management
skills. People who choose this specialization may include
military, public safety, or private security personnel who
wish to pursue management positions focused on private
security risk management and asset protection.
The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security have designated Capella University as
a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information
Assurance Education (CAEIAE).
Software Architecture State regulations vary regarding course requirements for
1
BS in Information Technology professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated
School of Undergraduate Studies course requirements for licensure, contact the appropriate
school representative.
Software architecture, one of the fastest growing
job sectors in the country, focuses on integrating Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification,
2
and maintaining complex software systems within an or endorsement. State regulations vary. It is the learner’s
organization. This specialization offers courses in software responsibility to understand and comply with requirements
development, design, and construction in multiple for their state.
platforms, including Web and mobile. It also emphasizes
project management and communication skills, providing Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to
3
a blend of business and technology skills increasingly contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
valued in today’s businesses. People who choose this at 360.725.6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher
6
Check state licensure requirements. The ability to practice
as a professional psychologist—independently and without
supervision—is regulated in all states. Learners who intend
to seek licensure or certification should check the program
requirements in their home state. This program is not
accredited by the American Psychological Association.
7
Review of this specialization is pending in AR, AZ, KY, OH,
SC, and WA.
8
Review of this specialization is pending in OH.
Graduates of this specialization are not eligible for licensure
9

certification or endorsement requirements, and contact
specialization are often pursuing technical specialist
their school district regarding qualifications for salary
positions in software, data, or applications architecture;
advancement.
software development; or database administration.
In Minnesota, learners who wish to add endorsements to
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an existing license must complete additional field work. To
expand an elementary or secondary license to P–12, learners
must complete a second 200-hour internship. To add a
principal endorsement to a superintendent endorsement in
Minnesota (or vice versa), the internship is 320 hours (MR,
3512.0200, Subp. 3).
in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina
should check with the state licensing agency for specific
requirements for professional licensure.
10
Applicants in KY and WI are advised that the Reading and
Literacy specialization is not pre-approved for specialist
endorsement/licensure and should verify home state and
local district requirements prior to enrollment. Individuals
seeking endorsement must perform a transcript review with
their state upon completion of their program.

Learners seeking licensure in Arizona after August 2006

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must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement

(SEI). Capella University has entered into an alliance with
Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI
endorsement. Learners who need this endorsement are
encouraged to contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.
edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application
process at Rio Salado College.

Addictions Counseling Health Care Leadership Project Management

Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services
College Teaching
Post-Master’s Certificate
School of Education
Administration
Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services
Human Resource
Management
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
School of Business and
Technology
Management of
Nonprofit Agencies
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
School of Business and
Technology
School Psychology1,2,3,5
Specialist Certificate
Harold Abel School of

Certificate Criminal Justice

Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services
School of Business and
Technology
School of Human Services

Marriage and Family

Psychology

Social and Community

programs Diversity Studies

Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services
Enrollment Management
Post-Master’s Certificate
School of Education
Information Assurance
and Security
Graduate Certificate
School of Business and
Technology
Services
Graduate Certificate
Services
Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services School of Human Services
Professional Counseling
Graduate Certificate
School of Human Services
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 Starting the process

Financing Questions about transfer credits? Trying to estimate costs?

Just want to get started? The basic information is here, but an
your education enrollment counselor can help you with a personalized solution.

You know the potential payback of earning a degree

1 You can apply

from Capella University—increased earning power,
greater marketability, additional responsibility, and
more respect as a professional. for financial aid.
You’ve already figured out the value online learning offers
by allowing you to keep working and reducing the costs Regardless of your income or perceived level of need,
associated with commuting to school. you can apply for financial aid to help with the cost
of your Capella education. More than 70 percent of
But do you know how to increase that value even more
our learners receive some form of financial assistance.
by reducing the cost of your education investment?
An enrollment counselor can introduce you to the direct Options for those who qualify include: federal aid,

and indirect savings available to Capella learners.
like Stafford loans, employer tuition reimbursement,
military tuition assistance benefits, Montgomery GI Bill
education benefits, scholarships, and private loans.
Our online financial aid application process makes the
process easily accessible.

Muriel Wallace
Currently pursuing a PhD in Education
South Carolina
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 3 Your degree may be
We’ll help you compare
programs, estimate your transfer
credits, calculate costs and
understand your financial aid
closer than you think.
options. Call 1.888.CAPELLA
(227.3552), option 3. Previous course work from regionally accredited or
internationally recognized institutions may transfer
directly into your degree program, reducing the number
of credits required.

2 You may be eligible Capella also grants credit for knowledge that you have
gained outside the classroom, if that knowledge matches
for special benefits. eligible course content in your program. Select courses
in business and IT programs are eligible.* Industry
If your employer, community college, or military branch has certifications and designations, work experience and

an alliance with Capella University, you may be eligible for: training, military training and experience, ACE-approved
credit, and approved national testing programs such as
• Reduced tuition
CLEP and DANTES are all opportunities to demonstrate
• Streamlined application process
your relevant knowledge through our Prior Learning
• Tuition reimbursement
Assessment process.

The process involves a faculty assessment of professional

knowledge that you can document, and there are
limits on the numbers of credits that may apply toward
graduation. The evaluation fee is substantially lower
than the equivalent tuition. An enrollment counselor
can help you estimate how close you may already be
to your degree.

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Tuition
and fees
Higher education is a significant investment,
but financial aid and credit for prior learning
can help. Call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552),
option 3.
* L earners are responsible for food, travel, and lodging expenses
for all residential colloquia and year-in-residence sessions.
These charges are effective July 7, 2008, and are subject to change.
For a complete list of tuition, fees, and policies, see the
Capella University Catalog. Ask an enrollment counselor
for more information.
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All programs
Application fee (non-refundable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
International application fee—includes international transcript evaluation (non-refundable). . . . $175
Student ID replacement fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
School of Business and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Quarterly tuition—courses prior to comprehensive examination and dissertation phase. . . . . . $4,335
Quarterly tuition—comprehensive examination and dissertation courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,690
Residential colloquium per week (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
Reduced tuition for advanced doctoral learners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $960
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450
Master of Science (MS)
Tuition per 2-credit course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,060
Prior Learning Assessment per credit (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tuition per 3-credit course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,875
Prior Learning Assessment per credit (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
Certificate
Tuition per course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,120
School of Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Quarterly tuition—courses prior to comprehensive examination and dissertation phase. . . . . . $4,335
Quarterly tuition—comprehensive examination and dissertation courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,690
Residential colloquium per week (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
Reduced tuition for advanced doctoral learners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $960
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450
Master of Science (MS)
Tuition per 1-credit course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $405
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
Education Specialist (EdS)
Quarterly tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,335
Residential colloquium per week (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450
Certificate
Tuition per quarter, Post-Master’s Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,335
Residential colloquium (Track 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
School of Human Services
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Quarterly tuition—courses prior to comprehensive examination and dissertation phase. . . . . . $4,335
Quarterly tuition—comprehensive examination and dissertation courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,690
Residential colloquium per week (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
Admission requirements
Reduced tuition for advanced doctoral learners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $960
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450

Master of Science (MS) Bachelor’s degree

Tuition per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $410
Residential colloquium per week (select MS specializations only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460 • High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
• At least 24 years old*
Certificate
Tuition per course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,640 * Age requirement waived for active-duty or veteran military
applicants and applicants who have already earned 90 or more
college quarter credits.
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) MBA, master’s degree,
Tuition per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $446
Residential colloquium per week (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
and graduate certificates
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450 •B
 achelor’s degree from a regionally or
nationally accredited college or university
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Tuition per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $446 •C
 umulative grade point average of 2.3
Year-in-residence–weekend in residence (10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Year-in-residence–extended seminar (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,790
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450

Master of Science (MS) EdS, PhD, PsyD, and

Tuition per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $377 post-master’s certificates
Residential colloquium per week (certain MS specializations only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,460
Year-in-residence—weekend-in-residence (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208 •M
 aster’s degree from a regionally or
Year-in-residence—extended seminar (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,790 nationally accredited college or university
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350
• Cumulative
 grade point average of 3.0
Certificate or higher on a 4.0 scale
Tuition per course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,885
Certificate practicum per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $377
Year-in-residence—weekend in residence (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $208
Year-in-residence—extended seminar (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,790
Please note, admission requirements may vary for certain
specializations in the School of Education, School of Human
School of Undergraduate Studies Services, and Harold Abel School of Psychology. Contact an
enrollment counselor for more information.

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Tuition per credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $310
Prior Learning Assessment per credit (non-refundable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75
Graduation fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250

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 If you’re raising a family, running a
Starting the process department, or commanding a unit,

Supporting you’ll appreciate Capella’s approach to

you all the way

learner service. It can make a difference
throughout your program, clearing the
way for you to focus on your education.

Throughout your time with Capella, you’ll meet a team of

supportive people—including learner support, your academic
advisor, and a faculty mentor for doctoral learners. You will
also gain access to online support tools such as the Writing
Program, Career Center, and the research capabilities of the
Capella University Library, plus phone and email access to
technical support.
Experience Capella support from the start
If you know which degree program you want and which with an enrollment counselor who will:
documents you need to begin your application, you can • Work with you to identify specializations that align
with your career and educational goals.
apply online right now. Visit www.capella.edu and select
Apply Online to access our online application. • Answer questions about financial aid and guide you
through the application process.

• Help you complete your application by requesting

Wherever you are in the decision
process, we’re ready to listen and assist
you. Call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552),
option 3.
transcripts from institutions you have attended.
• Notify you of the university’s admission decision.
• Map out your degree plan, in conjunction with
your academic advisor.
• Help you enroll in courses.­­

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An application checklist At Capella University, we are committed to leading the
definition of online higher education.

 ompleted online application

C We have built our reputation on graduate degrees for working
(Your enrollment counselor can help you get started.)
$75 non-refundable application fee
($175 for international applicants)
Academic goal statement
Official transcripts from previous institutions
Professional history
Academic history
 dditional items or steps may be required based upon
A
degree and specialization of interest.
“The educational structure
at Capella is so filled with
practical application that
I was able to immediately
broaden my expertise in
my profession.”
 ewain Lee, PhD
D
Specialization:
Organization and
Management
2007 Graduate
adults. Choosing a graduate-focused university means that the
degree you pursue at Capella, whether bachelor’s, master’s, or
doctoral, is built on a deep understanding of your profession.
Choosing an adult-focused university means that your prior
knowledge and experience is valued and respected—and
so is your time.
When you make room in your life for education, we want
you to finish with more than a diploma to show for it. Yes,
our graduates do acquire a respected credential, but they
also gain a portfolio of advanced knowledge, demonstrated
skills, and professional contacts to support their professional
advancement.
We count on you to bring a spirit of discovery to Capella. Your
insight, experience, and perspectives add to the energy of our
online community. I believe you will find a supportive and highly
personal experience, from your faculty and peers to our full
range of academic and practical support services.
Ultimately, what sets Capella apart is our
demonstrated commitment to providing
a superior education—the actual learning
experience as well as the end result. Find out
for yourself. Take the next step to reach your
educational goals.

Start when you are ready.

Chris Cassirer, ScD, MPH
Several Capella University degree programs offer monthly start
Acting University President
dates; the MBA program has start dates every six weeks. You can
begin your program as soon as you are ready. Capella University

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Capella University is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission and is a member of the
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street,

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Programs
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Currently pursuing a PhD in
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