Capella University

Knowledge is getting more than a penny for your thoughts.

Capella University is committed to delivering academic excellence online to our more than 19,000 learners. As an accredited university, we offer online undergraduate degrees in business and information technology and graduate degrees in business, education, human services, information technology and psychology. Enrollment advisors and career counseling services are available to answer your questions.

Admissions

Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization. International applicants residing outside the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands are not eligible for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical internships or practical within the Schools of Human Services and Psychology.

Accreditation

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

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.

Master of Science (MS) 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.

• Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
• Enrollment Management
• Instructional Design for Online Learning
• K-12 Studies in Education (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
• Leadership in Educational Administration (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
• Leadership for Higher Education
• Post-secondary and Adult Education
• Professional Studies in Education
• Reading and Literacy (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
• Training and Performance Improvement

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical thinking, research and problem solving skills. Our doctoral program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can meet modern challenges in education with today's best practices.

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Instructional Design for Online Learning
• K-12 Studies in Education
• Leadership in Educational Administration
• Leadership for Higher Education
• Nurse Education
• Post-secondary and Adult Education
• Professional Studies in Education
• Training and Performance Improvement

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Special Education Leadership

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. Aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), this specialization provides a strong foundation in general K-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

Education Specialist (EdS)

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 applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)

The following are the concentrations within the EdS program:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Leadership in Education Administration

Post-Master's Certificate - College Teaching

Our online certificate programs meet the same high academic standards as our online degree programs. Graduate certificates are an ideal way to update your skills or pursue focused knowledge in a new area of interest.

The post-master's certificate in college teaching is designed to assist college-level academic subject experts in mastering instructional skills, including the ability to teach effectively online. This specialization prepares experts to excel as teachers by acquiring knowledge of learning theory, educational philosophy, classroom assessment and course design, and also by developing essential instructional skills. Graduate certificate credits can be applied toward our PhD program.

Post-master's Certificate - Enrollment Management

Our online certificate programs meet the same high academic standards as our online degree programs. Graduate certificates are an ideal way to update your skills or pursue focused knowledge in a new area of interest.

In today's competitive recruiting environment, colleges and universities need professionals who can help maintain strong enrollments. This certificate is designed for postsecondary administrators and staff who want to take the lead in enrollment management. It is offered in association with Noel-Levitz®, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention. Upon successful completion, you also receive a Noel-Levitz® enrollment management certificate. Courses cover management skills, such as effective marketing techniques, strategic planning, leveraging the latest technologies and understanding regulatory parameters. Through focused scholarship, prepare yourself for mid- or executive-level positions in admissions, financial aid, academic advising or student support. Certificate credits earned can be applied to either of two Capella doctoral specializations in the School of Education: Leadership for Higher Education or Professional Studies in Education.

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