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Table of contents Explore this interactive guide to search for a program, learn more about the university, and find answers to your questions.

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve taken the first step

in continuing your education. Now, see how Capella

University offers the right support and the most

direct path to meeting your goals.

SCOTT KINNEY, MBAPRESIDENT, CAPELLA UNIVERSITY

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Get to know Capella University

Accreditation mattersIt means that our university meets recognized standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services, and fiscal stability.

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Capella University: CapellaTower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.866.933.5809, www.capella.edu.

Capella University is an accredited, online university and national leader in online education, offering graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs that deliver results for working adults and their employers. Through our online programs, students develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become leaders in a wide range of professional fields.

The Capella University community

37,000+students

75%women

39average age

54%people of color

71%in graduate programs

93%enrolled part time

50U.S. states

61countries

48,000+graduates

Recognized for excellence

Capella has received recognition from—and established relationships with—numerous organizations in key professional areas, including:

• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

• Behavior Analyst Certification Board

• Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE)

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP®)

• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

• National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)

• National Security Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

• Project Management Institute (PMI®) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (PMI-GAC)

• Quality Matters™

• ROI Institute™

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)™

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Career relevance and measurable outcomes

We start by defining the essential learning outcomes for each

program, based on academic standards and employers’ insights

about what it takes to excel in the field. Our curriculum is designed

around these outcomes so we can measure the progress of each

student and the success of each course, instructor, and program.

Support in and out of your courses

At Capella, you’ll join a community of people who share your

enthusiasm and commitment to learning, including our dedicated

faculty and staff. Their guidance will support your success from

the very start.

In each Capella course, you’ll collaborate with faculty and other

students with unique life and work experiences who can keep

you motivated and highly involved throughout your program.

Beyond your online courseroom, Capella librarians, writing

coaches, career counselors, and other support staff will help

you reach your goals.

“ 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 Capella graduate

Get to know Capella University

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DISCOVER MORE OF CAPELLA’S LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT CAPELLA.EDU/ONLINELEARNING

You’re at the center of a rich learning environment.

To meet the needs of working adults,

Capella courses are exclusively online.

You can maintain your own weekly

schedule, choosing when and where

to complete assignments based on

courseroom deadlines. This means that

Capella’s courses offer flexibility,

without sacrificing academic rigor or

leaving you unsupported and isolated.

You’re learning professionally aligned,

real-world skills and competencies within a

highly engaging community of learners.

“ It’s a better way of learning. There’s no hiding in a Capella courseroom.”

Jean Paul, MS, Capella graduate

The Capella Campus

Within our online campus, you’ll manage

your academic plan, have access to

personalized support, and connect with

our community of more than 36,000

students and 1,500 faculty members.

The Capella Courseroom

In the courseroom, you’ll learn through

discussions, interactive media, readings,

video, assignments, and feedback from

your classmates and instructors.

Create your profile

Create and manage your Academic Plan

Get personalizedguidance

Connect with the Capella Community

Explore course materials

Engage in classdiscussions

Receive and submit weekly assignments

Receive feedbackand grades

Learning at Capella

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“Professional experience is

valued at Capella—it’s an asset we’re

encouraged to share.”

Allison Hopkins, PhD

Capella graduate

Professional experience is worth a lot at Capella. Everyone brings unique perspectives and real-world situations

to their education. 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 you

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.

What you’ve already learned may help you gain course credit.* Returning to school with valuable experiences

and professional training, you naturally want to find the most direct

path to your goal. Since credit and entrance requirements can vary

by program, there is no single answer for how many courses you will

need or how much your tuition will cost.

But there is one way to find the answers you need: Speak to an

enrollment counselor.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether learning

achieved through previous course work may transfer into our

degree programs. Nonclassroom 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 through our prior learning assessment only in the bachelor’s and MBA programs.

Valuing what you bring to the table

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MAKING THE EDUCATION INVESTMENT

You know the potential payback of earning a degree from Capella University—increased earning power, greater marketability, and more respect as a professional. Now, find out how you could increase the value even more by reducing the cost of your education investment. Talk to an enrollment counselor about potential direct and indirect savings available to Capella students.

Visit our website to review our tuition chart and learn more about financing options at Capella.

1. You can apply for financial aid.

Regardless of your income or perceived level of need, you can apply for financial aid to help with the cost of your Capella education. Options for those who qualify include: • Federal aid (such as Stafford loans) • Employer tuition reimbursement • Military tuition assistance benefits • VA education benefits • Grants • Scholarships • Private loans Our online financial aid application makes the process accessible and simple.

2. You may be eligible for special benefits.

If your employer or community college has an alliance with Capella University, or you are a servicemember or veteran, you may be eligible for: • Tuition discounts • Tuition reimbursement • Tuition assistance or veterans benefits

3. Your degree may be closer than you think.

Previous course work from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions may transfer directly to your degree program, and reduce the number of credits needed to complete your program. In bachelor’s and select master’s programs, Prior Learning Assessment is available to evaluate and award academic credit for the knowledge you’ve demonstrated outside of academic course work.* To award academic credit, Capella faculty evaluate the knowledge you can articulate in a written petition or through knowledge you’ve demonstrated by earning select certifications that align with our curriculum.

READY TO GET STARTED?

We’ll help you compare programs, estimate your transfer credits, calculate costs, and understand your options. Call 1.866.933.5809.

* Washington residents may receive credit through Capella’s prior learning assessment only in the bachelor’s and MBA programs.

Financing your education

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Cliff Gilmore, MSCapella graduate

Leading employers

Employers recognize the value of a Capella University degree. Johnson & Johnson, U.S. Bank, Farmers Insurance Group, and more than 500 other companies have supported employee education at Capella through formal alliances with the university. If you are affiliated with a Capella education alliance partner, you may be eligible for special benefits, including tuition discounts. Many other organizations, including corporations and government agencies, support employees through tuition reimbursement.

Community colleges

Capella University has alliances with more than 250 U.S. community colleges as well as other colleges and universities. Whether you are a student making the transition to a four-year degree program or a college faculty or staff member seeking a graduate degree—if your institution has an alliance with Capella University, you benefit.

Capella offers member colleges smooth credit transfers, a streamlined application process, and tuition discounts.

U.S. military

Capella University offers tuition discounts and dedicated support if you are:

• An active duty servicemember or spouse

• A veteran

• A member of the National Guard or any Reserve component

• A civilian employee of the Department of Defense

• A member of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration or U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps

Capella is a participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program as a part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

Capella University is affiliated with Defense Acquisition University and is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges. Learn more about the many programs available to armed forces personnel.

Benefiting from your connections

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As you consider earning a degree while you keep the rest of your life moving forward, you need to know what kind of support is available along the way. As you set goals for your career and your education, we’re here to help you achieve them.

WE WILL…

• Introduce you to specializations that align with your goals

• Answer financial aid questions and guide you through your options

• Walk you through the application process

• Help you get to know the online learning environment

BEFORE YOU ENROLL DURING YOUR PROGRAM AFTER YOU GRADUATE

WE WILL…

• Help you map out a personalized path to graduation

• Answer questions about program requirements, billing, financial aid, academic resources, and university policies

• Provide coaching to help you achieve your academic goals

• Offer resources and tools to strengthen your academic and professional skills

WE WILL…

• Offer ways to stay connected to the Capella community

• Provide career resources, including sample résumés and interview preparation

• Support your continued academic and professional development

• Share volunteer, networking, and professional development opportunities

Supporting you all the way

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“My career change from finance to counseling is night-and-day. I get up every morning excited

about my work.”

Vicki Carter, PsyD, Capella graduate

When you graduate, you know you’ve met high 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 and, as a Capella

graduate, you will have lifetime access to Career Center services that

will help you with career planning and job searches.

Achievements, one year after graduationAlumni who responded to a 2014

survey reported these professional

achievements in the first year after

they earned their Capella degree:

• 83% would recommend Capella to their family, friends, or coworkers

• 75% advanced in their career after receiving their Capella degree

• 88% of graduates are satisfied with their Capella education

Capella alumni: Achieving great things

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Residencies at a glanceResidencies are held in major U.S. cities. While there, 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.

Learning at an advanced level means developing skills, deepening knowledge, and becoming part of an extended academic community. Residential experiences 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 professional and personal transformation.

Residencies—intensive, on-site and online learning experiences—

are a highlight of many Capella graduate programs. At residency,

you will apply and enhance the skills that you develop in your

program course work. Residencies also provide the opportunity

for social networking and community building with your peers and

instructors to support your academic and professional development.

Depending on the graduate program, you’ll enroll in a specific

residency experience as part of the required curriculum. Each

session occurs at a key point in your educational development.

Residencies are required for all PhD, PsyD, DBA, DIT, DPA, DSW,

and select master’s specializations.

Residencies: Advancing skills, expanding community

PhD: 3 residencies

PsyD in Clinical Psychology year-in-residence: 2 extended seminars and 8 weekends-in-residence

PsyD in School Psychology: 6 residencies over the course of three years

DBA, DIT: 3 residencies

DPA: 1 residency

DSW: 1 residency

MS in Addiction Studies: 1 residency

MS in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy; Mental Health Counseling; and School Counseling: 2 residencies

MS in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling and Sex Therapy specializations 3 residencies

MSW: 2 residencies

MSW – Advanced Standing: 1 residency

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PhD residency tracks: Getting you ready to grow

Every PhD student completes three residencies over the course of their program. Each track is timed to support each stage of your PhD studies.

All PhD residencies consist of 3 steps:

1. Begin with a 24-day, instructor-led, online course, which includes self-paced modules, assignments, and assessments.

2. Next is a 4-day residency featuring applied learning sessions that integrate with your Residency Courseroom activities.

3. After the residency, you return to the Residency Courseroom for completion of a final assessment and a Track Preparation Plan for your next residency track.

The Dissertation Retreats are unique Capella support events for students who are working on their dissertation. The retreats provide a distraction-free environment, 1-to-1 coaching, and peer support. Attendees have five days of uninterrupted time to make significant progress on their dissertations and gain important guidance.

Track 1 Identify your research problem and apply theory

Timing: Complete during your third active quarter of enrollment with a designated companion course.

Goal: Learn how to identify a research problem, to develop a research topic, and how to develop a literature review to support the topic.

Track 2 Develop research question

Timing: Complete between Tracks 1 and 3 in the same quarter with the designated companion course. Plan on one full quarter of course work between tracks.

Goal: Learn to craft a well-formed research question, to select the correct methodology and research design to answer the research question, and to begin developing a sampling strategy and plan for the dissertation.

Track 3 Complete your research plan

Timing: Complete with the designated companion course during the quarter before your Comprehensive Examination. Plan on one full quarter of course work between tracks.

Goal: Deepen the conceptualization of your dissertation topic and craft a preliminary research design.

Residencies: Advancing skills, expanding community

DissertationRetreats

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A self-paced degree option—the most direct path to your goals

A NEW WAY TO EARN YOUR DEGREE

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FlexPath is an innovative way to build the career-enhancing skills employers seek—in a more efficient, personalized way. With FlexPath, you’ll earn the same degree as a traditional program, but through a personalized learning approach that can help accelerate your professional success. FlexPath is currently available for select bachelor’s and master’s programs in business, information technology, and psychology.

Save time and money FlexPath is a more accessible, flexible, and efficient way to earn your degree. You can complete multiple courses at your own pace while paying one flat tuition rate every 12 weeks.

How FlexPath worksCapella is one of the first universities to receive approval for self-paced degree programs, eliminating the credit-hour requirement and allowing you to earn your degree by:

• Demonstrating career-specific skills and knowledge

• Using any materials and resources

• Working at your own pace

• Being measured on your demonstration of real-world skills

• Paying one flat tuition rate every 12 weeks

FlexPath: Bachelor’s degreeTotal tuition and time to completion*FlexPath: Bachelor’s DegreeTOTAL TUITION & TIME TO COMPLETION*

$52,0006.5 YEARS

1 COURSEEVERY 12 WEEKS

$24,0003 YEARS

2 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$16,0002 YEARS

3 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$12,0001.5 YEARS

4 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$50,010STANDARD PATH

AVERAGETUITION

*Assumes only 45 general education transfer credits. This program allows up to 135 transfer credits.

FlexPath: MBA degreeTotal tuition and time to completion*FlexPath: MBA degreeTOTAL TUITION & TIME TO COMPLETION*

$35,2004 YEARS

1 COURSEEVERY 12 WEEKS

$17,6002 YEARS

2 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$13,2001.5 YEARS

3 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$8,8001 YEAR

4 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$36,336STANDARD PATH

AVERAGETUITION

*Assumes 0 transfer credits. This program allows up to 12 transfer credits.

FlexPath: MS-ISTM degreeTotal tuition and time to completion*FlexPath: MS-ISTM degreeTOTAL TUITION & TIME TO COMPLETION*

$26,4003 YEARS

1 COURSEEVERY 12 WEEKS

$13,2001.5 YEARS

2 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$8,8001 YEAR

3 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$6,600.75 YEAR

4 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$31,776STANDARD PATH

AVERAGETUITION

*Assumes 0 transfer credits. This program allows up to 12 transfer credits.

FlexPath: MS-Psychology degreeTotal tuition and time to completion*FlexPath: MS-PSYCH degreeTOTAL TUITION & TIME TO COMPLETION*

$22,0002.5 YEARS

1 COURSEEVERY 12 WEEKS

$11,0001.25 YEARS

2 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$8,8001 YEAR

3 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$6,600.75 YEAR

4 COURSESEVERY 12 WEEKS

$25,905STANDARD PATH

AVERAGETUITION

*Assumes 0 transfer credits. This program allows up to 15 transfer credits.

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> Doctoral and Specialist

PhD AccountingAddiction Psychology Advanced Studies in Human BehaviorBusiness ManagementCounselor Education and Supervision1

Criminal Justice Curriculum and Instruction1, 2

Developmental PsychologyEducational Psychology Emergency Management Finance

Health Care Administration Human Resource ManagementIndustrial/Organizational Psychology Information Assurance and Security Information Technology Information Technology Education Information Technology ManagementInstructional Design for Online Learning2

K–12 Studies in Education2,13

LeadershipLeadership for Higher Education Leadership in Educational

Administration1,2,3,4,5,8,15,16,17,18

Management EducationMarketingMultidisciplinary Human Services Nonprofit Management and LeadershipNursing Education Postsecondary and Adult Education Professional Studies in Education2 Project Management (Information Technology) Project Management (Business Management)

Psychology Social and Community Services Special Education Leadership1,2,3,5,15,18

Strategy and Innovation

PsyDClinical Psychology1,6,19

School Psychology1,2,3,5,8,11,13,15,19

DBAAccountingBusiness IntelligenceFinanceGlobal Operations and Supply Chain

ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation Technology ManagementLeadershipMarketingProject ManagementStrategy and Innovation

DHAHealth AdministrationHealth Care LeadershipHealth Policy and Advocacy

DITGeneral Information TechnologyInformation Assurance and SecurityProject ManagementInformation Technology Education

DNP1,28

BSN-to-DNP

Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctor of Nursing Practice Preparatory

Program

DPAPublic Administration

DrPHEpidemiology Health Advocacy and Leadership General Public Health

DSWSocial Work

EdDAdult Education2,13

Curriculum and Instruction2,13

Educational Leadership and Management2,13

Performance Improvement Leadership2,13 Personalized and Competency- Based Instruction2,13

Reading and Literacy1,2,13

Teacher Leader in K–12 Studies2,13

Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation2,13

EdSCurriculum and Instruction2,3,13,20

Leadership in Educational Administration2,3,4,5,15,16,17,18

Personalized and Competency- Based Instruction2,13

Reading and Literacy2,3,13

Teacher Leader in K–12 Studies2,13

Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation2,13

SELECT A DEGREE ABBREVIATIONTO THE RIGHT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFFERINGS FOR THAT PROGRAM.

SEE COST, COMPLETION, AND OUTCOMES AT CAPELLA.EDU/OUTCOMES.

FP=FlexPath option available

Find your program

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> Master’s

MS Addiction Studies1,11,15,22

Adult Education13

AnalyticsApplied Behavior Analysis19

Applied Research19

Child and Adolescent Development FP

Clinical Counseling1,19

Competency-Based Instruction12,13,14

Criminal JusticeCurriculum and Instruction12,15,20

Digital ForensicsEarly Childhood Education3,5,12,15,18,23

Education Innovation and Technology12,13 Educational Psychology FP

Emergency ManagementEnglish Language Learning and

Teaching2,7,13,20

Evaluation, Research, and MeasurementForensic Psychology19

GerontologyHigher Education Leadership and

Administration13

Human Resource ManagementInformation Assurance and SecurityInformation Systems and Technology

Management FP

Industrial/Organizational Psychology FP

Instruction in the 1:1 Environment12,13,14

Instructional Design for Online Learning14,20

Integrative Studies13

K–12 Studies in Education13,20

LeadershipLeadership Coaching PsychologyLeadership for Higher EducationLeadership in Educational

Administration3,5,8,12,15,16,18,24

Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy15,30

Mental Health Counseling15,30

Multidisciplinary Human ServicesNetwork DefenseNetwork ManagementPersonalized Learning12,13,14

Professional Growth and Development12,13,14

Project Management FP

(Information Technology)Psychology FP

Reading and Literacy3,5,12,15,18,21

Sex Therapy19

School Counseling3,5,12,15,18

Social and Community ServicesSpecial Education Teaching2,13

Sport Psychology19 FP

Studies in Human BehaviorTraining and Performance

Improvement2,20

MHAHealth AdministrationHealth Care InformaticsHealth Care Leadership Health Care Operations

MSN28,29 Care CoordinationDiabetes NursingGeneral NursingNurse EducatorNursing InformaticsNursing Leadership and AdministrationRN-to-BSN/MSN (Combined option)9

RN-to-MSN Care CoordinationRN-to-MSN Diabetes NursingRN-to-MSN General NursingRN-to-MSN Nurse EducatorRN-to-MSN Nursing InformaticsRN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and

Administration

MPA General Public AdministrationNonprofit Management and LeadershipPublic Policy and Governance

MPH Health Management and PolicyPublic HealthPublic Health LeadershipSocial and Behavioral Sciences

MSW Social Work1,27

Social Work - Advanced Standing1,27

SELECT A DEGREE ABBREVIATIONTO THE RIGHT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFFERINGS FOR THAT PROGRAM.

SEE COST, COMPLETION, AND OUTCOMES AT CAPELLA.EDU/OUTCOMES.

Find your program

FP=FlexPath option available

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> MBA

> Bachelor’s

MBAAccounting FP

Business Administration FP

Business Intelligence FP

Entrepreneurship FP

FinanceGlobal Operations and Supply

Chain Management FP

Health Care Management FP

Human Resource Management FP

Information Technology ManagementMarketingMSN-to-MBAProject Management FP

BS Accounting FP

Accounting CPA PathwayBusiness Administration FP

Business IntelligenceCriminal Justice26

Data AnalyticsData ManagementFinanceHealth Care Management FP

Health Information TechnologyHuman Resource Management FP

Information Assurance and Security FP

Information Technology FP

Management and Leadership FP

MarketingNetwork Technology: Cisco® FP

SELECT A DEGREE ABBREVIATIONTO THE RIGHT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OFFERINGS FOR THAT PROGRAM.

SEE COST, COMPLETION, AND OUTCOMES AT CAPELLA.EDU/OUTCOMES.

Find your program

FP=FlexPath option available

Network Technology: Microsoft® FP

Project Management (Business) FP

Project Management FP (Information Technology)

Psychology FP

System Development: Mobile FP

System Development: Web Application FP

BSN9

RN-to-BSN Degree CompletionRN-to-BSN/MSN (Combined option)

Certificates Adult Education13

Adult Education Leadership2,13

Applied Behavior Analysis19

Business Intelligence10 FP

Business Management10 FP

Care Coordination28

College Teaching13 Competency-Based Instruction12,13

Contemporary Theory in Addictive BehaviorContemporary Theory in Couple and Family

SystemsContemporary Theory in Mental Health

Services Criminal JusticeCurriculum and Instruction2,13

Diabetes Nursing28

Digital ForensicsEducational Leadership and Management2,13

Entrepreneurship10 FP

Health AdministrationHealth Care Informatics Health Care Informatics and Information TechnologyHealth Care LeadershipHigher Education Leadership and Administration13

Homeland SecurityHuman Resource ManagementInformation Assurance and SecurityInstruction in the 1:1 Environment12,13,14

LeadershipLeadership and Accountability2,13

Leadership for Higher Education2,13

Management Consulting10,15,31 FP

Network DefenseNonprofit Management and LeadershipNursing Leadership28

Nursing Informatics28 Performance Improvement Leadership2,12,13

Personalized Learning12,13 Play Therapy32

Postsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Growth and Development12,13,14

Professional Studies in Education2,13

Project ManagementPublic Health LeadershipResearch13

Social and Community Services

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BS• High school diploma or equivalent• At least 24 years old*• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on previous undergraduate course work• FlexPath: Capella considers a number of factors when reviewing applications for admission into

degree and certificate programs through the FlexPath option. These may include previous academic performance, rigor of prior course work, relevant employment history, grade point average, prior degrees and professional certifications, and academic readiness, as well as career and academic goals. This holistic review is conducted to assess fit for FlexPath and position new learners for optimal success in this self-paced model; generally, those applying to undergraduate FlexPath programs should have completed at least 45 quarter credits with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA, including at least 21 quarter credits of the General Education requirements. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 or fewer than 21 general education requirements will be required to submit additional documents for review.

BSN • Associate’s degree in nursing or diploma in nursing from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department

of Education accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher from an associate’s degree or diploma-granting institution • A current, unrestricted RN license to practice in the U.S.

*Age requirement is waived for active-duty or veteran military applicants and applicants who have already earned 24 or more college quarter credits.

Admission requirements

General admission requirementsYour program of enrollment determines the admission requirements. For more information, refer to your program details or an enrollment counselor at 1.866.933.5809.

Basic requirements for all programs• Admission application and nonrefundable $50 application fee

• Acknowledgement agreement

• All applicants must understand, read, speak, and write fluently in English

• Official transcript(s) from previous institutions for degree and post-degree course work, if applicable

• Minimum GPA as defined by your program

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Admission requirementsMS, MBA, MHA, MPA, MPH, MSW, MSW-AS and graduate certificates

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education accrediting agency or internationally recognized institution

• Cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale• Select MS in Psychology and MS in Counseling programs require a 2.7 GPA, plus

submission of additional documents for review. • For the MBA accelerated option for registered nurses, a master’s degree in nursing

from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized agency or an internally recognized institution and a college GPA of 3.0 or higher are required.

• FlexPath: Capella considers a number of factors when reviewing applications for admission into degree and certificate programs through the FlexPath option. These may include previous academic performance, rigor of prior course work, relevant employment history, grade point average, prior degrees and professional certifications, and academic readiness, as well as career and academic goals. This holistic review is conducted to assess fit for FlexPath and position new learners for optimal success in this self-paced model; generally, individuals seeking admission to master’s programs in FlexPath should hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0. Some FlexPath programs have additional experience requirements.

• FlexPath MBA: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or a bachelor’s degree in a non-business-related field in addition to relevant business experience

• Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 will be required to submit additional documents for review.

• FlexPath MS-ISTM: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, a similar technology degree, or eight years of relevant experience in a technology management field

• FlexPath Certificates: Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, or a bachelor’s degree in a non-business-related field in addition to relevant business experience

MS – Information Assurance and SecurityA background acknowledgment form indicating that you possess the appropriate academic or professional background to enroll in the Master of Science in Information Assurance and Security program. Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, or similar degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution

OR

• At least three years of experience in information technology, meeting the following criteria:

• Capability to conduct basic network configurations (hub, server, router)• Understanding of the processing and memory of computer systems; the key

requirements of a DBMS; the difference between data and information; how to use a tool such as SQL to create a database report; as well as wired, wireless, and 3G/4G networks and how they are used

• Use of several operating systems, several data modeling best practices, and knowledge of when to use on-premise vs. cloud-based network solutions

• Knowledge of the difference between input, processing, and output devices and the difference between a LAN and a WAN

• Capability to differentiate between programming languages and tools used to generate reports and ability to describe different types of business information systems, as well as the key components of the system development life cycle

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Admission requirements

RN-to-MSN • A current, unrestricted RN license to practice in the U.S.• One year of licensed RN work experience or currently employed

as an RN• A minimum of 135 completed undergraduate quarter credits

MSN • Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an institution accredited by a

U.S. Department of Education accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution

• A current, unrestricted RN license to practice in the U.S. and at least one year of licensed RN work experience or currently employed as an RN

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

EdS, EdD, DPA, DBA, DHA, DIT, DrPH, DSW, PhD, PsyD, and post-master’s certificates

• Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education accrediting agency or internationally recognized institution

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale• A current, unrestricted RN license is required for PhD Nursing Education.• PsyD program may require additional documents as well as interview for

assessment of professionalism and academic fit to the program.

DNP• Master’s degree in nursing from an institution accredited by a U.S.

Department of Education accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution

• A current, unrestricted RN license to practice in the U.S. and at least one year of licensed RN work experience or current employment as an RN

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale• For the DNP Preparatory program, the same admission requirements

apply, with the exception of the master’s degree, which can be in a field other than nursing.

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Accreditation

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Endnotes1North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 2 This specialization has not been reviewed or approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB); KY residents are not eligible for certification, endorsement, rank change, licensure, renewal, etc., by the EPSB.

3 Arkansas residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 4 Applicants seeking Georgia leadership certification are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.

5 This program has not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania residents will have to apply and meet requirements for certification as out-of-state candidates.

6Iowa residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 7Wisconsin residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.8 The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requires graduates to first earn an Arizona license prior to applying for an Iowa license or endorsement. Capella assists learners seeking an Iowa license with understanding the Arizona requirements and contacting state educator licensing offices. An Iowa resident seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Education Examiners must contact that Board for licensure requirements in Iowa. See the Licensure section on the School’s website for contact information.

9Washington residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 10 This certificate is currently not approved for federal financial aid by the U.S. Department

of Education (ED). 11Maryland residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 12Kentucky residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. 13 This program does not satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers

or administrators. State regulations vary regarding salary benefits. It is the learner’s responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state. Where applicable, teachers are advised to contact their school districts as to whether a program may qualify for salary advancement. For more information on licensure, please see the Licensure section on the school’s website.

14 North Carolina residents completing this specialization may not be qualified for licensure in Educational Technology (concentration in Computer Specialist-077).

15 Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, endorsement, certification, authorization, other professional credential or salary advancement. State regulations and professional credential standards vary. It is the learner’s responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states and professional associations. For more information on licensure, see the Licensure section on the School’s website.

16 Learners seeking licensure in Arizona must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement (SEI). Capella University has an alliance with Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI endorsement. Learners needing this endorsement should

contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.

17 In Minnesota, learners who wish to add endorsements to existing administrative licenses must complete additional field work. To expand an elementary or secondary license to K-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.)

18 The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requires graduates to first earn a Minnesota license and (if applicable) endorsement prior to applying for an Iowa license or endorsement. Capella assists learners seeking an Iowa license with understanding the Minnesota requirements and contacting state educator licensing offices. An Iowa resident seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Education Examiners must contact that Board for licensure requirements in Iowa. See the Licensure section on the School’s website for contact information.

19 Check state licensure requirements. The license to practice as a professional psychologist or counselor is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This [program/ specialization] is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

20 This specialization does not provide advanced teacher licensure nor does it necessarily qualify candidates for advancements in pay in North Carolina. Candidates should contact their local school administrative offices and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (http:/ / www.dpi.state.nc.us/) regarding specific advanced licensure and pay requirements in their program areas.

21 Applicants in 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.

22 This program will not meet Substance Abuse Counselor certification requirements in Wisconsin.

23 Kansas regulations require that Kansas residents must first be granted a license for early childhood education in Minnesota before applying for a Kansas license. They can then apply to add Early Childhood, Prekindergarten through grade three (general education only—no special education), as an endorsement on their Kansas license.

24 Kansas residents are advised that state regulations require a special review process for state licensure. Graduates of this master’s specialization need to be granted an administrator license in Arizona first, and then apply for a Kansas license through a

review by the licensure committee. This review process cannot guarantee a license will be issued.

25 This program is not designed to prepare graduates for employment as law enforcement or peace officers. The qualifications to become a law enforcement or peace officer vary; learners should check their state’s certification process and requirements.

26 Capella University is in the process of pursuing accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Some states require graduation from a fully accredited CSWE program to be eligible for a social work license or to participate in post-graduate supervision hours necessary for licensure. Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, other professional credentials or salary advancement. It is each learner’s responsibility to understand and comply with these requirements. For more information on licensure, see the Licensure section on the School’s website.

27 This program is not designed to prepare graduates for entry-level or advanced practice licensure as a nurse.

28 North Carolina residents are advised that nurse educators must be certified as a nurse educator by the National League for Nursing or complete nine graduate credit hours of educational content course work before they may teach in an academic setting. For more information about Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE), see the National League for Nursing’s website (http://nln.org/professional-development-programs/Certification-for-Nurse-Educators).

29 Graduates of this program are not eligible for licensure in South Carolina. Learners residing in South Carolina should check with the state licensing agency for specific requirements for professional licensure.

30 Capella University cannot guarantee certification, other professional credential or salary advancement. It is the learner’s responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for certification, including consulting experience. For more information see Chartered Institute of Management Consultant’s website (http://www.cimcglobal.org/certification.html).

31 Applicants for the Association for Play Therapy’s Registered Play Therapist credential must hold a recognized professional license and have specific work experience. Additionally, applicants must complete supervised clinical hours outside of Capella’s program. Capella University cannot guarantee certification, other professional credential or salary advancement. It is the learner’s responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for certification or professional credential.

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