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About Capella University
Knowledge is addictive. The more you have, the more you want.
At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an accredited online university that offers the challenge and quality of a traditional classroom and the flexibility to fit education into your life. We offer undergraduate degrees in the fields of business and information technology and graduate degrees in the fields of business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology.
"At Capella University, you're not following and repeating, you're creating. It's the way of the future for graduate education."
—Bettina Shapira, PhD, Class of 2005, School of Human Services
Five schools of education
Capella University offers online degree programs in five schools that fit your schedule. We invite you to join our more than 19,000 learners who have chosen distance learning at Capella University.
School of Business and Technology
Leading corporations choose Capella University to develop their employees. More than 100 companies— including Johnson & Johnson and Farmers Insurance—have selected Capella University as an education provider for their employees.
School of Education
More than 2,400 educators have chosen Capella University to advance their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals through our School of Education.
School of Human Services (including counseling)
Follow your passion for social change by pursuing a master's degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate specializations will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world.
Harold Abel School of Psychology
The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers a wide range of academic and professionally oriented online psychology degree programs. Through our curriculum, you will develop critical thinking skills to help you understand and apply key psychological principles in diverse work settings.
School of Undergraduate Studies
Our online bachelor's degree program will prepare you to meet today's challenges in business and technology. Through relevant and practical curricula, you will gain knowledge and skills that make an immediate impact in your career-even before you graduate.
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BS in Business – Business Administration
In today's highly competitive workplace, you need an education that helps you master business fundamentals, while developing skills and knowledge in your area of interest. Our online bachelor's degree program is designed to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness.
Capella University’s online bachelor's degree specialization in business administration helps you develop the management, interpersonal, and professional skills you need to advance your career. Create a personalized program by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Business – Finance
In today's highly competitive workplace, you need an education that helps you master business fundamentals, while developing skills and knowledge in your area of interest. Our online bachelor's degree program is designed to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness.
Capella University’s online bachelor's degree specialization in finance will help you develop your knowledge of financial management and enhance your interpersonal and professional skills. You will learn new methods to improve organizational effectiveness and new tools to help you advance as a financial services professional. Course work focuses on investment and portfolio management, international finance management, and corporate finance analysis.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Business – Human Resource Management
In today's highly competitive workplace, you need an education that helps you master business fundamentals, while developing skills and knowledge in your area of interest. Our online bachelor's degree program is designed to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness.
As an HR professional you may be involved in any number of critical organizational functions such as hiring, training, developing policies and procedures, and designing creative strategies to improve organizational effectiveness. This online program provides a solid foundation in human resource management, and positions you for leadership opportunities in your organization.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Business – Management and Leadership
In today's highly competitive workplace, you need an education that helps you master business fundamentals, while developing skills and knowledge in your area of interest. Our online bachelor's degree program is designed to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness.
For those who aspire to business management positions, this online degree specialization focuses on developing skills and competencies you need to effectively lead within the organization. Throughout the program you will build the interpersonal and professional thinking skills you need to advance your management career.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Business – Marketing
In today's highly competitive workplace, you need an education that helps you master business fundamentals, while developing skills and knowledge in your area of interest. Our online bachelor's degree program is designed to enhance your personal and professional effectiveness.
The online bachelor's degree marketing specialization will help you build your knowledge and earning power in e-business, sales, distribution operations, product management, or general business careers. In addition, you will strengthen your interpersonal and critical thinking skills, which are essential to influencing organizational effectiveness.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
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BS in Business – Project Management
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. Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your bachelor’s in IT and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this project management specialization are often interested in pursuing project lead or coordinator positions in corporations, consulting firms, or government agencies.
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BS in Information Technology – General
To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
Capella University’s online bachelor's degree specialization in general information technology provides an overview of theoretical and applied topics to help you grow in an IT career. Learners in this specialization will be grounded in essential IT domains, while having the opportunity to focus through selection of advanced specialization courses.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Information Technology – Graphics and Multimedia
To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
Capella University’s online bachelor's degree specialization in graphics and multimedia will help you build the skills necessary to design high-quality graphic and multimedia content for the Web. You will learn the latest professional tools used in vector graphics, vector graphics animation, and image processing, preparing you to work as an end-user support specialist or systems analyst.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Information Technology- Information Assurance and Security
To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
Today's high-tech world relies on qualified information assurance and security professionals to maintain enterprise security. This specialization will prepare you to apply various processes, tools, and technologies, including security policies, social engineering, access control, authentication, perimeter security, disaster recovery and business continuity, risk management, incident response, and encryption as well as strategies to guard against viruses, malware, and spam. You will also build the business and communication skills required to influence internal decision making and overall organizational effectiveness.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
Approval for this specialization is pending in Arkansas and Ohio. Contact an enrollment counselor for current approval states in these states.
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BS in Information Technology – Network Technology
To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
Capella University’s online bachelor's degree specialization in network technology provides the knowledge you need to take certification tests in network administration, design, and security from Microsoft, Cisco, and other leading technology organizations. This program will strengthen your technical knowledge and critical thinking abilities through hands-on learning in Capella's advanced IT infrastructure and Virtual Lab Environment.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Information Technology – Project Management
To move forward in the evolving world of information technology you need more than technical certifications or a two-year degree. You need a bachelor's degree that will advance your technical skills and provide a solid foundation in business management and strategy.
With today's smaller budgets and tighter deadlines, project managers are asked to do more with less. Our online bachelor's degree specialization in IT project management will help you develop the skills required to effectively lead and manage complex IT projects. Upon completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to succeed in key roles such as project manager, technical support specialist, or information systems analyst.
You may be closer than you think. Our petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on a faculty evaluation of your petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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BS in Public Safety – Criminal Justice
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 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, and federal regulatory or enforcement agencies.
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BS in Technology – Health Informatics
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.
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BS in Technology – Software Architecture
Software architecture, one of the fastest growing job sectors in the country, focuses on integrating and maintaining complex software systems within an organization. This specialization offers courses in software development, design, and construction in multiple platforms, including Web and mobile. It also emphasizes project management and communication skills, providing a blend of business and technology skills increasingly valued in today’s businesses. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing technical specialist positions in software, data, or applications architecture; software development; or database administration.
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MBA – Accounting
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
The MBA specialization in accounting will expand your knowledge in areas such as budget planning and control, audit and evaluation of controls, and the nature and function of accounting information in the decision-making process. This program will build the strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. This program can be completed in two years.
Admission to the accounting specialization requires that learners complete and submit the School of Business and Technology Certification of Accounting Experience form.
Capella University does not guarantee that the MBA with a specialization in accounting, on its own, will provide learners with the educational requirements necessary to be eligible to sit for the CPA examination or other professional licensures. Learners are encouraged to contact their state boards of accountancy for requirements in their state.
Capella University will seek approval of this new specialization from the states of Arkansas and Georgia. Learners should contact an enrollment counselor for current approval status in these states.
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MBA – Finance
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
The MBA specialization in finance will expand your knowledge in areas such as investment and portfolio management, international financial management, and corporate finance analysis. This program will build the strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. This program can be completed in two years.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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MBA – General
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
Capella University’s MBA program is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their career path while gaining the recognition that comes with increased knowledge and effectiveness. You will build the critical skills that matter most in today's competitive business environment such as negotiation and managing change. This program can be completed in two years.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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MBA – Health Care Management
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
The MBA health care management specialization enhances the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry. Through a thorough study of business models and analytics, you can prepare for a mid-level or executive position in the health care field.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
Approval for this specialization is pending in Ohio. Applicants should contact an enrollment counselor for current approval status in this state.
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MBA – Information Technology Management
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
The information technology (IT) management specialization is for individuals interested in moving into middle and senior management positions. Learn to leverage information technology in order to enhance business competitiveness and optimize business management, while gaining the techniques and skills needed to assess the impact of advances in technology on business.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
Approval for this specialization is pending in Ohio. Applicants should contact an enrollment counselor for current approval status in this state.
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MBA – Marketing
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
The MBA specialization in marketing is designed to expand your knowledge in areas such as consumer behavior, international marketing, and market research. Our marketing MBA specialization will build the strategic perspective you need to effectively interact with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. This program can be completed in two years.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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MBA - Project Management
Our online MBA is designed to help you develop the business acumen and skills that matter most to organizations. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of core business principles, you will build critical professional effectiveness skills in areas such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership. As part of the MBA program, you may work with a professional effectiveness coach to help you position yourself for tomorrow's leadership role.
In alignment with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards, this MBA specialization is relevant for managing projects in organizations ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to global enterprises. The course work provides techniques in project procurement and solicitation and teaches how to assess and mitigate risks to ensure project success.
you to advance toward your career goals.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
Approval for this specialization is pending in Ohio. Applicants should contact an enrollment counselor for current approval status in this state.
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MS in Ed – Enrollment Management
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
This specialization focuses on effective enrollment management, including higher education student recruitment, financial aid, predictive modeling, and student retention. This online degree program is offered in partnership with Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention. Graduates of this program will receive a Capella University master's degree and certification in enrollment management—a professional certificate issued by Noel-Levitz.
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MS in Ed – Instructional Design for Online Learning
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
The online master's degree specialization will prepare you to lead and manage instructional challenges in a variety of online educational settings including community or technical colleges, universities, or other schools. Assignments and discussions focus on how to plan, organize, design, teach, and evaluate course work according to tested principles for online learning.
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MS in Ed K-12 Studies in Education
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
The K–12 studies in education specialization offers the opportunity to incubate, share, and test ideas for your classroom in collaboration with experienced faculty and motivated teachers throughout the nation. The curriculum is aligned with nationally recognized teaching standards, including the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), and is designed to prepare you to produce significant improvements in student achievement.
Admission to the K–12 studies in education master's specialization requires learners to complete and submit the Capella University School of Education Certification of Teacher Licensure form.
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MS in Ed – Leadership for Higher Education
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
The online master's degree specialization in leadership for higher education integrates current theory and best practices to provide you with solid, practical skills. Working with experienced leaders in higher education, you will gain valuable insights on directing community and technical colleges, universities, and other post-secondary organizations. This program is ideal for mid-career administrators who aspire to senior leadership positions.
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MS in Ed – Leadership in Ed Admin (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
This state-approved master's specialization meets nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This results-oriented program will prepare you to translate theory into effective school leadership practice, so you can have a profound, positive effect as you move into school administration.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For answers to questions about professional licensure, learners should consult with their home state's licensing authority and a Capella enrollment counselor.
Please refer to our university catalog or www.capella.edu for licensure/certification details by state.
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MS in Ed – Postsecondary and Adult Education
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
This online master's degree specialization will help you develop and enhance skills for effective teaching in a variety of settings, including adult education, workforce development, continuing education, higher education, and military education. The curriculum focuses on major theories of adult learning and distance education and supports successful strategies for enhancing learning for individuals with diverse backgrounds.
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MS in Ed – Professional Studies in Education
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
The professional studies in education specialization will prepare you to excel as a teacher in a variety of environments, including military and nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and adult education programs. This online master's degree is specifically designed for teachers who wish to augment their current expertise through study and research in specific content areas.
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MS in Ed – Reading and Literacy (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
This online master's degree specialization prepares K-12 classroom teachers to assess literacy and to develop, implement, and adapt reading curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles. This specialization is offered in partnership with the University of California, Irvine Extension. Upon graduation, learners will receive a Master of Science from Capella University and a reading certificate from UC-Irvine Extension. This certificate is approved by the state of California and is aligned with nationally recognized teaching standards established by the International Reading Association (IRA).
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For answers to questions about professional licensure, learners should consult with their home state's licensing authority and a Capella enrollment counselor.
Please refer to our university catalog or www.capella.edu for licensure/certification details by state.
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MS in Ed – Training and Performance Improvement
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to administration or leadership roles.
The master's degree specialization in training and performance improvement is designed for professionals in roles that include training specialist, career counselor, professional coach, sales trainer, adult educator, and performance improvement consultant. Based on the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program will teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve productivity in various organizational settings.
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MS in HS – General Human Services
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
The general human services specialization allows you to develop a strong foundation in the field with the flexibility to select a wide range of electives that reflect your interests and professional goals. Upon completion of this online master's degree, you will have the tools to successfully lead and manage human services functions in social service, education, government, law enforcement, health care, and military organizations.
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MS in HS – Health Care Administration
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
In this master's degree specialization, you will learn the fundamentals of health care management, helping you to successfully guide and strengthen the delivery of services to consumers. This program is designed to prepare human services professionals—including administrators, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, caregivers, and researchers—to successfully manage and lead health care organizations.
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MS in HS – Mgmt of Nonprofit Agencies
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
This online master's degree specialization is designed for human services professionals who wish to move into nonprofit management and administration. In this program, you will gain practical expertise to address financial management, grant writing, advocacy, and human resource management in nonprofit agencies. Upon completion, you will have the critical skills needed to perform as an effective leader of a nonprofit organization.
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MS in HS – Marital, Couple, and Family Counsel/Therapy
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
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). The mental health counseling specialization was accredited in 2003, and the marital, couple, and family counseling/therapy specialization was accredited in 2005. CACREP, formed in 1981 to be the independent accrediting arm for the American Counseling Association, has accredited both specializations through 2011, the longest accreditation term granted by CACREP.
This specialization teaches learners to apply systems-based counseling theories and research methods in a practice that focuses on relationship building with families and couples.
*This accredited counseling education program requires course work, field training, and two 6-day residencies.
Residency Requirements: Two 6-day, face-to-face residencies.
Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure please see our licensure FAQ.
*Please note that while this program may prepare you for the licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a license.
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MS in HS – Mental Health Counseling
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
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). The mental health counseling specialization was accredited in 2003, and the marital, couple, and family therapy specialization was accredited in 2005. CACREP, formed in 1981 to be the independent accrediting arm for the American Counseling Association, has extended accreditation to both specializations through 2011, the longest accreditation term granted by CACREP.
The online master's degree in the mental health counseling specialization will prepare you to work as a mental health counselor within institutional, community, and private practice settings.
*Through academic studies and clinical training, you will learn to apply varied mental health approaches to contemporary practice, assessment, and treatment.
Residency Requirements: Two 6-day, face-to-face residencies.
Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure please see our licensure FAQ.
*Please note that while this program may prepare you for the licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a license.
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MS in HS – Social and Community Services
Our online master’s degree in human services is designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community.
This online master's degree specialization is designed for entry-level professionals in human services wanting to advance their careers. You will acquire critical knowledge in social and community services and gain a strong understanding of key issues, including cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a leadership role in public or private organizations serving community needs.
Note: This is not a master's degree in social work. This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in social work.
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MS in Public Safety
The master’s degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
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MS in Public Safety - Criminal Justice
The master’s degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
If you’re looking to advance your career in corrections, criminal justice, or the judicial system, this master’s specialization helps deepen your understanding and broaden your skill set. Courses cover public policy, the corrections and judicial systems, cultural awareness, and contributing factors such as addiction. This specialization is designed for caseworkers, probation and parole officers, juvenile specialists, law enforcement agents, and others who want to play a stronger role in making the criminal justice system more effective.
This specialization has transitioned from the Master of Science in Human Services program to the Master of Science in Public Safety program.
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MS in Public Safety - Public Safety Leadership
The master’s degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
There is increased demand for public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a range of issues, from emergency prevention and preparedness to homeland security and terrorism. Gain master’s-level expertise as you prepare to handle the many facets of public safety leadership. Courses also cover administrative skills related to accounting, training, and other oversight functions. This specialization is designed for the career advancement of those with experience in law enforcement, fire services, emergency communications, emergency medical services, and other security professions.
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MS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
The master’s degree program in public safety focuses on skills related to leadership, emergency management, and criminal justice. The curriculum covers leadership, emergency management and preparedness, homeland security and terrorism, and security management. Successful graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of protective and security professions.
Recent major disasters around the world have brought to light the importance of professionals with advanced leadership skills to oversee the organizations that respond to complex emergencies, such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks. This specialization is designed to deepen your knowledge of how to handle sensitive and unpredictable situations, navigate the many public safety agencies, and deal with varied human reactions. The emergency management specialization is designed for professionals in law enforcement, fire service, or other security fields who want to expertly manage critical incidents.
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MS in IT - General Information Technology
Our online Information Technology master's degree in information technology provides a deep understanding of the role of IT in today's business climate and helps you to effectively utilize tools and systems used by leading Fortune 500 organizations to solve business challenges in areas such as information assurance, project management, systems design and development, and computer networks. Our engaging curriculum reflects the skills associated with leading IT certifications such as CCNA®, CCNP®, MCSE, CISSP®, and PMP.
Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology – General Information Technology Our online Information Technology master's degree in information technology provides a deep understanding of the role of IT in today's business climate and helps you to effectively utilize tools and systems used by leading Fortune 500 organizations to solve business challenges in areas such as information assurance, project management, systems design and development, and computer networks. Our engaging curriculum reflects the skills associated with leading IT certifications such as CCNA®, CCNP®, MCSE, CISSP®, and PMP.
Capella University's online master's degree in information technology is designed for working IT professionals who want to move forward in their careers. You will gain the knowledge and technical skills to make significant contributions to your organization. In this specialization you can customize your program by selecting electives in information security, network architecture and design, project management and leadership, and/or system design and development.
You may be closer than you think. The petition process helps you document prior learning. Based on an evaluation of the petition, you may earn credit for competencies developed through prior education or work experience.
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MS in IT– Information Security
Our online Information Technology master's degree in information technology provides a deep understanding of the role of IT in today's business climate and helps you to effectively utilize tools and systems used by leading Fortune 500 organizations to solve business challenges in areas such as information assurance, project management, systems design and development, and computer networks. Our engaging curriculum reflects the skills associated with leading IT certifications such as CCNA®, CCNP®, MCSE, CISSP®, and PMP.
This online master's degree with a specialization in information security will deepen your knowledge of emerging security threats and solutions, helping you to develop information security and disaster recovery plans to protect the enterprise. This specialization combines technical and policy-level course work, allowing you to build information assurance (IA) skills to protect information systems by ensuring availability, integrity, and confidentiality. The curriculum is designed around the domains of knowledge represented in the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) certification.
The Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) has certified that Capella's information security curriculum meets the CNSS requirements and system standards 4011 and 4013.
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