Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.
Capella believes in providing students both outstanding academics and practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally, where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards established by professional trade associations to ensure students gain the knowledge sought by employers.
Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. And with federal loan programs and scholarships available, 3 out of 4 Capella students receive financial aid. Learn more about our 34 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 122 specializations by talking to one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.
As an accredited online university, Capella University provides a high-caliber educational experience that moves you forward toward achieving your dreams and fulfilling your aspirations. We offer distance learning programs that fit your schedule.
MBA students at Capella have access to Professional Effectiveness CoachingSM, allowing them to work with a professional coach to develop more effective leadership skills. And in Capella's Combined BS/MBA option, you could start earning master's level credit during your bachelor's program, saving you time and money. Several of Capella's key business and management specializations are designed to meet specific standards set by leading professional organizations such as SHRM™ and PMI®.
Capella has a variety of additional counseling program offerings:
State-approved specializations for K-12 professionals include:
Capella's higher education specializations include:
Capella offers a broad portfolio of health care offerings, including:
Capella also offers the following MS and PhD specializations for the field of higher education:
K-12 state-approved specializations at Capella include:
Capella also offers 2 specializations for an MSN: Nurse Educator and Nurse Educator Bridge. Both incorporate the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, with a focus on nursing education.
Students will learn from faculty experts who have academic and professional experience in the public administration field. They bring insights from their backgrounds in regional, national, and international organizations, including the FBI, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Armed Forces, and the World Health Organization.
The broad portfolio of specializations includes:
Additional specializations include:
Capella University's Accreditation
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.
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Leading the Way for Quality Online Education
In 2000, Capella University became the first online academic institution to become a charter participant of the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) of the NCA. AQIP participants commit to a program of continuous quality improvement (CQI) similar to initiatives practiced in other industries.
AQIP provides an alternative model of accreditation maintenance with The Higher Learning Commission. Instead of the traditional 10-year review cycle, AQIP participants adhere to an ongoing annual review regimen. By participating in AQIP, Capella is required to analyze its operational processes and measure outcomes within each of nine different quality criteria, and to set ambitious performance goals, such as converting all its courses to an outcomes/competency-based model.
What Types of Accreditation are Available?
Regional accreditation agencies accredit public and private, non-profit and for-profit, and undergraduate and graduate institutions in the United States. Capella University has this type of accreditation.
Specialized and professional accrediting organizations accredit specific programs or schools such as law and business schools, or programs in educational administration and teacher education. For example, the American Counseling Association's Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has accredited Capella's mental health counseling and marital, couple and family counseling/therapy specializations in the School of Human Services.
National accrediting bodies accredit a wide variety of institutions, most frequently single-purpose institutions (e.g., flight schools), private career institutions, and religiously-affiliated colleges and universities.
Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on other non-federal loan programs.
Capella-funded scholarships are also available in select disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education students. There are also external scholarships offered specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.
To discuss financial aid options, please contact one of our enrollment counselors at 1.888.227.3552.
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