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Develop the advanced the skills and knowledge to lead organizations, educate the next generation of business leaders, or provide high-value consulting services. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics, plus intensive course work designed to help you develop skills in systems thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, reflective thinking, and statistical thinking that enable leaders to build productive relationships and strengthen an organization’s viability. Synthesize established theory with your own values and goals to build leadership skills that benefit your organization and the broader business community. Explore a systemic view of business leadership to grow your ability to develop leaders at all levels of an organization. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience offers further networking opportunities and provides firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of business leadership.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

Prepare yourself for leadership in the fast-growing field of Information Technology, while adding to the body of knowledge in the IT discipline through your own doctoral research. This online General Information Technology PhD specialization provides busy IT professionals the opportunity to design a doctoral program to meet specific interests and career goals. Choose course work in a particular IT discipline, such as information security or network architecture and design, or focus on IT within a specific industry, while also developing advanced research and scholarly writing capabilities. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, research, consulting, or higher education faculty positions in the field of Information Technology.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Data and system security have become critical concerns in nearly every industry and government sector, creating a demand for high-level Assurance and Security expertise. This Information Security PhD specialization provides opportunities for advanced skill development and doctoral research in such topics as information confidentiality, integrity, governance, compliance, and risk management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in information security within military, government, education, and private sectors.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Position yourself to meet the growing demand for leadership expertise in reading and literacy, a skill area that plays a pivotal role in individual student success. Designed around national education standards in the field, this EdD Reading and Literacy specialization is one of few available online. The curriculum covers such topics as program development and management, assessment and evaluation, data-driven decision making, and district, state, and national policies that can affect how reading is taught. In addition to online course work, field experiences provide opportunities to apply your newly gained knowledge in diverse educational settings and identify a reading and literacy challenge to address in an action dissertation project. The specialization is designed to be completed in just over three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Convenient electronic textbooks are available for most courses, which lowers costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often P-12 teachers and administrators interested in pursuing reading and literacy leadership roles in schools, districts, and other educational organizations.

North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program.

This specialization is not currently state-approved and will not lead to endorsement until state approval is received.

Project managers play an increasingly strategic role within their companies and are being recognized as "leadership track" employees. This IT-focused Project Management doctoral specialization offers the opportunity to develop the advanced IT, project management, and business knowledge of a leader. The specialization is also designed to help you develop solid research skills, culminating in a dissertation that advances the body of knowledge in this field. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in IT project management.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, provide high-value consulting services, or educate the next generation of accounting professionals.  In this DBA specialization, you will evaluate advanced theoretical constructs, standards, and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. With intensive instruction in electronic research technologies, specialized courses, and in-person learning experiences, you’ll prepare to conduct efficient, effective global research. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. People who choose this specialization are often seeking advancement in accounting research, practice, teaching, management, or consulting.

This online psychology PhD specialization offers you the opportunity to create an individualized, academic-track program designed to meet your professional goals and research interests. Choose established areas of psychological study such as addiction, family, or health psychology, or design an interdisciplinary program that blends psychology with education, business, or human services courses. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty or administrative training positions in higher education, business or the military, or careers in consulting, institutional research, or program evaluation or administration.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging, growing field of K-12 administration, and develop the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices. This specialization is one of very few online programs that is state-approved, a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in a number of states. It is also aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging, growing field of K-12 administration, and develop the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices. This specialization is one of very few online programs that is state-approved, a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in a number of states. It is also aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Unlike many DNP programs, Capella’s online DNP focuses on administrative, organizational, and systems leadership competencies to prepare you for a variety of nursing leadership positions. Topics covered in this program include leadership and ethics, health care management, policy and advocacy, health care information systems, and health promotion and disease prevention for global populations. Capella’s curriculum also incorporates The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). Convenient electronic textbooks are available for most courses, which lowers costs and provides immediate access to course materials. Field experiences allow you to apply what you are learning and focus on your areas of interest, culminating in a final project that produces a practice- and evidence-based solution to a problem you encountered in the field. This program would be a strong choice for advanced practice nurses who want to move into leadership positions, nurse administrators who want to expand their leadership responsibilities, or nurse leaders who want to design and implement new health care delivery programs.  RN license verification required.   

The DNP degree program is not a clinical degree program and is not designed to prepare advanced practice registered nurses for roles as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, or certified nurse anesthetists.

North Dakota residents are not eligible to enroll in this program at this time.

Prepare yourself to lead social service programs, advocate for social justice and public policy changes, and share your advanced knowledge with future social workers. This professional doctorate, designed around national social work education guidelines, is 1435 10/19/09 Capella University Copy Requirements Page 55 one of very few online DSW degree programs. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, action research, and the incorporation of theoretical knowledge with practical experience. There is also a strong focus on the growing use of technology to expand the reach or effectiveness of social service programs, build awareness of important social issues, and enhance professional development. This DSW is designed to be completed in three years,with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, faculty, or research positions in government, higher education, and social service organizations.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA, and WI. Requires MSW.

Develop the advanced research skills and business knowledge to educate the next generation of marketing professionals, lead organizations, or provide strategic marketing advice. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at three face-to-face residencies. This PhD specialization is designed to build advanced knowledge of marketing science concepts, theories, and research through real-world application. It blends fundamental business disciplines—marketing, finance, accounting, and more—with a focus on other skills crucial for success in today’s business climate: ethical theory, managing people, developing a global perspective, and understanding the complex ways that a business’s interrelated systems interact with one another. It also features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, and leadership, plus intensive coursework on the integration of media and technology in marketing strategy and execution, the influence of culture in consumer marketing, and the development and evaluation of marketing theory. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching, leadership, or consulting roles in the area of marketing.  

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

Develop the advanced skills and knowledge to lead organizations, provide strategic marketing advice, or educate the next generation of marketing professionals. Deepen your understanding of marketing concepts, theories, and research through real-world application, while improving your ability to influence others and drive results. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, leadership, and ethics, plus intensive coursework that emphasizes the global nature of business, the role of media and technological integration in marketing strategy and execution, and the many ways that culture influences consumer marketing. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience is an invaluable component of the program, offering further networking opportunities and providing firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in 3 years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of marketing.

Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC and WA.

Build the skills to research, analyze, and evaluate current project management methods, anticipate new developments in project management, and lead the field in new directions. Prepare to develop successful project management approaches that support organizational goals in diverse global settings. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core of courses focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. Course work also includes current and emerging methodologies; risk management; leadership; contemporary leadership theories and practices; and complexity theories for improving project and program results. With hands-on practice managing virtual teams and a focus on global project management theory and practice, you can gain the skills necessary to lead projects and programs in a variety of settings, and to conduct appropriate research to improve project management practices. People who choose this specialization are often seeking to teach, perform research, lead, or consult in the field of project management.

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. This specialization is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children. It provides a strong foundation in general K-12 educational administration, along with focused course work in special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. And as part of Capella's Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization include those pursuing special education leadership positions at the building, district, state, or national level; higher education faculty positions; or consulting positions in the field of special education.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Counseling is one of the country's fastest growing professions, creating an accompanying need for counseling educators and supervisors. This rigorous Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral degree program includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to build your clinical, teaching, research, and supervisory skills. Capella's degree program is one of few available online, and provides opportunities for you to potentially fulfill your internship experience working with counseling students enrolled in Capella's CACREP-accredited master's degree programs. People likely to be interested in this specialization include master's level counselors interested in pursuing supervisory, faculty, research, or advanced practitioner positions in academic and clinical settings.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.

Applicants to the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision must be graduates of a CACREP-accredited master's program or a master's program with equivalent curriculum (subject to Capella review).

Develop high-level research and analytical skills, contribute to the body of finance knowledge, and make a bigger impact within financial systems and institutions. Gain the advanced knowledge and perspective to educate the next generation of finance professionals, lead organizations, and provide strategic finance advice. Receive invaluable insight and mentoring from faculty who combine top academic credentials with deep experience as business scholars and practitioners. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. And develop mastery of research concepts through specialized courses and intensive, in-person learning experiences that enhance your ability and confidence as a scholar or business professional. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum that’s focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. It also includes course work that explores current and emerging theory in financial systems and institutions management, the economic foundation of financial systems and institutions, financial reporting, investments and portfolio management, and derivatives and commodities. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching, leadership, or consulting roles in the area of finance.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

Deepen your knowledge of educational development and psychological research with this PhD in Educational Psychology specialization that can be tailored to meet your professional needs and research interests. Through your choice of electives, you can focus your study in such areas as instructional design science, teaching science, or developmental science, or choose a broader field of study. People who choose this specialization often plan to pursue careers as professors, educational psychologists, researchers, program administrators, or consultants.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Advance your knowledge of global operations and supply chain management while completing an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. The curriculum, which reflects the major knowledge areas of leading professional organizations, emphasizes global environment assessment; supply chain management strategy and functions; demand forecasting; and global logistics. Online course room discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. You will also have the opportunity to participate in an international field experience, designed to provide multinational networking, increased cultural literacy, and a global operations learning experience. This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your coursework and dissertation in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in operations, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, or related fields.

Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL,AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

Improve your career opportunities in the growing field of industrial/organizational psychology through this doctoral specialization designed to deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior, and demonstrate your own research-based contributions to the field. You will gain a strong foundation in adult, social, and group psychology, as well as advanced testing, statistical and research methodology. People who choose this specialization often pursue higher education faculty positions, leadership positions in training or human resources, or consulting or executive coaching positions.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Prepare yourself to become a leader in business intelligence and complete an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. The curriculum incorporates information technology management, information science, quantitative analysis, decision science, and management science into a single specialization focused on strategic and tactical decision making in such areas as data warehousing, modeling, and analysis. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online course room discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. This professional doctorate offers a defined program and built-in checkpoints designed to facilitate completion of both your course work and dissertation in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the field of business intelligence.

Residency Requirements: Three, three-day residential colloquia.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, AZ, FL, GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, WA, and WI.

Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public Safety specialization combines doctoral research and a deep exploration of leadership and organizational theories, with courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, human resources, training, diversity, and labor relations. This doctoral specialization takes public safety leadership to the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach, or consult in the field of public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, criminal justice, corrections and other public and private security and protective professions.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Grow your knowledge, advance your career, improve your organization, and make a bigger impact in the field of human resource management. Building on a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, and ethics, this PhD specialization focuses on diverse demographic and cultural perspectives, the influence of new technologies on the workplace, and the impact of the dynamic external work environment on human resource management practices. The course work will challenge you to gain an international, multi-disciplinary perspective, enabling you to integrate theory and practice to address global workforce issues or to form a basis for your own research. You will expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. And you will explore research and best practices that foster an innovative workplace and attract, develop, and retain top talent in organizations. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty, leadership, or consulting positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

With natural and man-made disasters stretching the capacity of responding agencies throughout the nation and around the world, the need for leaders in the field of emergency management has never been greater. This Emergency Management PhD specialization is designed to create scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations, including proactively eliminating or mitigating crises before they happen. Courses include case studies from Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and opportunities for your own doctoral research to advance the field of emergency management.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Prepare yourself to become a leader in the field of IT management while completing an applied dissertation project that allows you to make an immediate, practical contribution to your organization. With a focus on diverse organizational and global contexts, this DBA specialization explores emerging trends and multidisciplinary research to advance the practice of IT management. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country. People who choose this specialization are often seeking to lead, consult, teach, or conduct research in the field of IT management.

Develop an informed perspective that you can apply to leadership roles in dynamic, global settings. Examine multi-disciplinary scholarly literature and analyze emerging trends to expand your influence in leading innovation and advancing global leadership theory and practice. Explore a systemic view of business leadership to grow your ability to develop leaders at all levels of an organization. Synthesize established theory with your own values and goals to build leadership skills that benefit your organization and the broader business community. Examine your own beliefs and behaviors as a leader, so you can more effectively impact the organization and its external environment. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. Contribute to the field of business leadership through your own doctoral research. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, technology, and ethics, plus intensive coursework designed to help you develop skills in systems thinking, critical thinking, creative thinking, reflective thinking, and statistical thinking so you can build productive relationships and strengthen an organization’s viability. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing teaching, leadership, or consulting roles in the area of business leadership.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

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Make a difference in your career and your community through this Criminal Justice PhD specialization designed to prepare you to initiate positive change in the criminal justice system. The intensive program includes online course work, residencies, and research that address the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention and intervention, the penal system, and the development of public policy strategies at the community, state, and national levels. People who choose this doctoral specialization are often pursuing high-level positions in higher education, a research or consulting agency, a public policy group, or other criminal justice-related organizations.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Be an innovation leader, prepare to educate future innovators, and build the advanced research skills to make a significant contribution to the field of strategy and innovation. In this PhD specialization, you’ll build deep theoretical and practical knowledge of the strategies successful organizations use to create and sustain innovation. Through a curriculum that emphasizes evidence-based, multi-disciplined research for analyzing global trends, you’ll build the skills to recognize opportunities and develop strategies for future-state products. With an emphasis on innovation leadership, you’ll also gain the insights to lead and influence at any level of your organization. A strong focus on research techniques plus in-person learning experiences will help you build the skills to conduct global research as a scholar or business professional. To equip you for the complex, multifaceted nature of business leadership today, every course in this specialization integrates research, ethics, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. People who choose this specialization are often seeking teaching, leadership, consulting, or research roles in the area of strategy and innovation.

Prepare yourself for community leadership by deepening your knowledge of contemporary societal issues and contributing to field through your own doctoral research. The curriculum for this Social and Community Services specialization offers in-depth study of major community and social work issues and social science research, along with elective courses that allow you to focus on areas that reflect your professional interests and career goals. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing higher education faculty positions, or advanced research, consulting or leadership positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Increase your effectiveness as a public health advocate and leader and make an immediate impact in your field through an applied public health research project. This professional doctorate, developed around national public health curriculum standards, is one of few online DrPH specializations in Health Advocacy and Leadership. The curriculum emphasizes leadership theories and principles; public health program and policy planning, implementation, and evaluation; factors that contribute to population-based health disparities, nationally and globally; and communication, collaboration, advocacy, and leadership strategies used to address public health issues. All courses are taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Capella?s multidisciplinary approach to public health education also provides you with opportunities to collaborate with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership positions in government, private, or community-based public health organizations.

Review of this specialization is pending in ND and SC.

Lead the change you want to see in your community. Capella’s online PhD specialization in Multidisciplinary Human Services takes your understanding of human service leadership, professional practice, research, and ethics to a new level.  Through your advanced studies and original doctoral research, you’ll position yourself to guide policies, practices, and legislation that can significantly impact your community and the field of human services. You’ll work with a rich network of experienced human services faculty and professional peers and also gain insights from professionals in other fields, such as public administration, public safety, and health care, who often collaborate with you to create community value.  Designed around educational standards in the field, the specialization advances your knowledge of human services, while offering a wide choice of electives that allows you to personalize the program to fit your goals. You may also be able to leverage prior graduate course work through transfer credits.  The program’s multidisciplinary approach prepares you for a broad range of human service leadership, management, faculty, and consulting positions focused on developing stronger communities or advancing the skills of the next generation of human service leaders.

Build the critical-thinking skills needed to address accounting problems in a global context. By developing advanced knowledge in accounting research, practice, and education, you can gain a deep understanding of how accounting practice can improve the many interrelated issues, processes, and functions of business organizations. With intensive instruction in electronic research technologies, specialized courses, and in-person learning experiences, you’ll prepare to conduct efficient, effective global research. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum focused on research, scholarly writing, ethical theory, a global perspective, technology, and systems thinking. You’ll also evaluate advanced theoretical constructs, standards, and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. People who choose this specialization are often seeking advancement in accounting research, practice, teaching, management, or consulting.

Strengthen your scholarly knowledge and practitioner skills to advance your career in the fast-growing field of health care administration. This online Health Care Administration specialization includes advanced research and course work in analysis, strategic planning, organizational change, ethics, law, and quality improvement, focused on the health care field. People who choose this specialization are often experienced health care professionals or managers who seek higher education faculty positions or high-level leadership or consulting positions in a variety of private and public health care settings.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

A shortage of nursing faculty is a key reason U.S. nursing schools must turn away tens of thousands of qualified applicants each year. Capella's doctoral Nursing Education specialization is designed to prepare master's-level nurses to meet this growing need and to advance the field of nursing through doctoral research. The National League for Nursing recognizes that this PhD specialization in Nursing Education aligns with the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators©, using competencies that are integral to the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE) exam. The curriculum includes such topics as advanced nursing theory and concepts, curriculum design and evaluation, teaching strategies, and classroom assessment. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nursing faculty members who want to pursue advanced faculty or leadership positions and nurses currently working in health care delivery who want to share their knowledge of nursing.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Thank you for your interest in Capella University. Please be aware that the specialization you have selected is for current licensed registered nurses with a master’s degree in Nursing.

Prepare to teach, consult, or lead on issues involving public policy and public administration. Expand your expertise with Capella University’s DPA General Public Administration specialization. You’ll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field and bring insights from their experiences in regional, national, and international public sector environments, including the U.N., the U.S. Army, and local and state government agencies. This online doctoral specialization helps you strengthen your leadership and collaboration skills through a wide range of activities. You’ll use course work, interactive simulations, case studies, and field experiences to connect with your faculty and professional peers and deepen your understanding of the field. You’ll study how public policies and practices enhance public value and collaboration. You'll learn to integrate theoretical and practical approaches to developing policies. And you’ll develop research competencies that help you solve complex problems specific to the field. People likely to choose this specialization include public administrators who want to pursue leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or the political arena; or faculty positions in the fields of public administration, public affairs, and political science.

The fast-growing field of postsecondary teaching is projected to create the most new jobs of any doctoral-level occupation. The need is particularly acute in popular, fast-growing fields of study, such as information technology. Position yourself to take advantage of these opportunities through this online PhD in IT specialization in Information Technology Education. The specialization combines in-depth analysis, critical thinking, research, and scholarly writing with skill development in advanced teaching techniques and curriculum design. Specialization outcomes were reviewed by faculty participating in the Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group for Information Technology Education (SIGITE). As part of this specialization, you may apply for and receive a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching from Capella, as well as your PhD. People who choose this specialization are often postsecondary IT instructors seeking advancement, or IT professionals who want to teach or consult.

Create practical solutions to real-world business problems by developing a theoretical and pragmatic perspective. Evaluate technological trends and solutions to understand how technology informs, supports, and improves organizational decision making. Incorporate a systems-thinking approach to problem solving by understanding the interrelated issues, processes, and functions within business organizations. Develop mastery of research concepts through specialized courses and intensive, in-person learning experiences that enhance your ability and confidence as a scholar or business professional. Gain insight and mentoring from faculty who combine extensive academic credentials with deep experience as business scholars and practitioners. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and grow your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses and at face-to-face residencies. Focused on business theory, research, and practice, this PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of business systems and leadership, financial management, accounting, economics, strategy, and social responsibility. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty, leadership, or consulting positions in the field of business management.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

Delve deeply into epidemiological theories, research, and evidence-based practices and make an immediate impact in your field through an applied epidemiological research project. This professional doctorate, developed around national public health curriculum standards, is one of few online DrPH specializations in Epidemiology. The curriculum emphasizes the biogenetic, environmental, psychosocial, and occupational factors that contribute to national and global population-based health disparities and the epidemiological practices associated with infectious disease investigation, prevention, and control in public health environments. All courses are taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Capella?s multidisciplinary approach to public health education also provides you with opportunities to collaborate with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership positions in government, private, or community-based public health organizations focused on disease prevention and control.

Review of this specialization is pending in ND and SC.

Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as part of this specialization-a PhD in Education with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education and a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the military.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Make a difference in your community by strengthening your skills in leadership, advocacy, communication, and program development and evaluation. This online PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior also covers such topics as research methodology, human development and behaviors, understanding diverse populations, child and adolescent services, addictive behaviors, eating disturbances, family issues, and aging, grief, and bereavement. You will also have the opportunity to advance the field of human behavior through your own doctoral research. People who choose this specialization are often interested in non-clinical/non-treatment leadership, advocacy, or consulting positions in social and behavioral service organizations, or faculty positions in higher educational institutions. This degree program is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling, psychology, or social work professions.

Review of this program is pending in AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, TN, WA, and WI.

This online PhD program in education is designed for experienced educators or administrators working in a variety of teaching or training situations. The flexible program provides optimal opportunity for you to build upon previous knowledge and experience, and choose course work and research topics most interesting or relevant to your current position or career aspirations. In addition to earning a PhD, you will have the option to earn a Post-Master's Certificate in Enrollment Management (along with a professional Enrollment Management certificate from Noel-Levitz) or a Post-Masters Certificate in College Teaching as part of your program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty or K-12 master teacher positions, or consulting or leadership positions in a variety of educational settings, including higher education, business, nonprofit organizations, the military, health care, or government.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Prepare yourself to take a leadership role in your community. Changing demographics, an aging population, reductions in government programs, and other societal changes are increasing the need for nonprofit leaders with the skills to develop innovative solutions to these emerging challenges. This Nonprofit Management and Leadership doctoral specialization is designed around industry standards for nonprofit management education, including the graduate curriculum guidelines established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC). You will study such topics as organizational and community collaborations; multicultural and diverse population needs; employee and volunteer development; legal, regulatory, and tax issues; financial analysis and reporting; marketing; program evaluation; strategic planning; and advanced skills in fund development and stewardship—all from a nonprofit perspective. Simulations, group problem-solving, and real-time coaching sessions are used to strengthen the collaboration and communication skills needed by nonprofit leaders. You will also add to the nonprofit management body of knowledge with your own doctoral research. People who choose this specialization often wish to pursue leadership, faculty, or consulting positions in nonprofit organizations or are considering starting their own nonprofit organization.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Build the advanced skills to develop successful project-management approaches that support organizational goals in diverse, global settings. This DBA specialization includes current and emerging methodologies; risk management; leadership; contemporary leadership theories and practices; and complexity theories for improving project and program results. With hands-on practice managing virtual teams and a focus on global project-management theory and practice, you can gain the skills necessary to lead projects and programs in a variety of settings, and to conduct appropriate research to improve project-management practices. You’ll build the skills to research, analyze, and evaluate current project-management methods, anticipate new developments in project management, and lead the field in new directions. You will also explore global perspectives of business leadership, including an opportunity to participate in an international field experience. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed networking sites, and face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the country.  People who choose this specialization are often seeking to lead, consult, teach, or perform research in the field of project management.

Expand your opportunities and enhance the performance of organizations by gaining the knowledge and skills needed to teach, consult, lead, practice, and conduct research in the field of human resource management. Building on a comprehensive core curriculum of leadership, research, strategy, and ethics, this doctoral specialization focuses on diverse demographic and cultural perspectives, the influence of new technologies on the workplace, and the impact of the dynamic external work environment on human resource management practices. Gain an international perspective that can enable you to integrate theory and practice in addressing global workforce issues. Explore the influence of multidisciplinary theories on current human resource management practices to construct a foundation that you can apply to your own business or research. Evaluate research and best practices that foster an innovative workplace and attract, develop, and retain top talent in organizations. Find opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience offers further networking opportunities and provides firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and focused mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in three years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or faculty positions in the field of human resources and employee development.

Review Pending: AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, WA and WI

Understand finance theory and practice at an advanced level while improving your ability to influence others and drive results. Gain the skills, knowledge, and informed perspective to lead organizations, provide strategic finance advice, or educate the next generation of finance professionals. This doctoral specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum of research, strategy, leadership, and ethics, plus intensive coursework that explores current and emerging global finance theory, financial institutions, financial reporting, and investment and portfolio management. Expand your opportunities for collaboration, enrich your learning experience, and expand your professional network through meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students—in your courses, through specially designed social networking opportunities, and at face-to-face residencies. An optional international field experience is an invaluable component of the program, offering further networking opportunities and providing firsthand experience of the many ways culture impacts the challenges and complexities of global business operations. A prescribed course sequence, built-in dissertation milestones, and supportive mentoring create a clear path toward completing the degree in 3 years. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership, consulting, or teaching positions in the area of finance.

Review of this specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC and WA.

Gain increased credibility as a leader in training and performance improvement through this PhD specialization that also includes valuable certification in ROI MethodologyTM from the ROI Institute TM. Based on the American Society for Training & Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement model, the specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of strategic and tactical issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions, and provide you opportunity to advance the field through your own doctoral research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing chief learning officer, director-level, consulting, or higher education faculty positions in training, performance improvement, instructional design, or career counseling.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Equip yourself to lead and manage instructional challenges in the growing field of online education. This PhD specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning focuses on the theory and leadership of instructional design, including creating and applying instructional design models, leading the implementation of instructional solutions, leading strategic instructional design initiatives, and conducting and applying instructional design research. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing dean, director or other high-level leadership positions in a variety online learning settings, including educational institutions, corporations, the military, health care, and government.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Prepare to educate future business leaders and meet the growing demand for business faculty. This PhD specialization features a comprehensive core curriculum focused on research, ethics, a global perspective, technology, and a systems-thinking approach. With deep analysis of both business management theory and adult learning theory, you can develop advanced teaching techniques and grow your skills in course design and classroom assessment. Because the curriculum is embedded with leadership theory, you’ll investigate the pivotal role that leadership plays in managing a classroom, choosing the right learning tools, and developing your educational philosophy. You will also explore how culture impacts individual learning and get hands-on experience with teaching approaches and curriculum development strategies that work for diverse student groups. As part of this specialization, you may apply for and receive a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching from Capella, in addition to your PhD. People who choose this specialization are often business professionals seeking roles in postsecondary business education and human resource management development or postsecondary business instructors seeking advancement.

Review of this program is pending in ND.
 

Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging, growing field of K-12 administration, and develop the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices. This specialization is one of very few online programs that are state-approved, a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in a number of states. It is also aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.

The residential colloquia experience:

As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Position yourself to advance in the field of P12 administration. Capella offers one of the few state-approved specializations in Leadership in Educational Administration available within an online EdS program. Through a curriculum designed around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, you will explore such topics as effective management, collaboration with school stakeholders, and development of a shared vision of learning. Throughout the program, which includes a specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your EdS-level competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or school administrators seeking principal and/or superintendent licensure or pursuing other building or district leadership positions. (Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)

The residential colloquia experience:

As an EdS learner, you will attend two five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Position yourself to advance in the field of P12 administration. Capella offers one of the few state-approved specializations in Leadership in Educational Administration available within an online EdS program. Through a curriculum designed around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, you will explore such topics as effective management, collaboration with school stakeholders, and development of a shared vision of learning. Throughout the program, which includes a specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your EdS-level competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or school administrators seeking principal and/or superintendent licensure or pursuing other building or district leadership positions. (Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)

The residential colloquia experience:

As an EdS learner, you will attend two five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

Gain the knowledge and expertise needed to move into or advance in the field of public administration. In Capella's MPA General Public Administration specialization, you'll learn from faculty who are leaders in the field and bring insights from their experiences in regional, national, and international public sector environments, including the U.N., the U.S. Army, and local and state government agencies. With curriculum designed around national standards, you'll focus on building public value and learn to foster collaborative relationships with diverse populations. You'll develop the skills needed to create innovative solutions to public protection, policy, and governance challenges across a variety of fields. You’ll work closely with a global network of experienced faculty and professional peers who enrich your learning throughout your program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or public-private community networks.

Within the fast-growing field of K-12 education, increase your expertise in curriculum and instruction to improve student achievement. This online masters in education specialization focuses on applying current theory, research, and technology to the design of curriculum and instructional models. You will also learn to use assessment, classroom management, and other techniques to strengthen instruction and reduce achievement gaps. Throughout the program you will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your masters-level competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed K-12 teachers and other educational professionals interested in improving their classroom instruction or pursuing leadership positions in curriculum instruction and design within K-12 school districts or government agencies.

Thank you for your interest in Capella University.  The specialization you have selected is for current K-12 professionals interested in extending their education with a graduate degree.  Please be aware that this specialization does not lead to initial teacher licensure.

Gain an understanding of the psychological foundations of education, instructional strategies and designs, psychological research, and stages of development for different age groups. You will have opportunities to acquire a broad base of information on learning outcomes, testing, research methods, and data analysis. People who choose this Educational Psychology specialization often plan to pursue faculty positions at community colleges, or managerial or specialist positions in education, training, testing, or research.

Residency requirements: None

Capella’s MS in Homeland Security prepares you to be a leader in this growing field by equipping you with vital skills in homeland security preparedness, mitigation, and management; cross-functional and media communications; infrastructure, cyber, and border security; and threat analysis and resolution.

Review of this program is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN.

Advance your knowledge of both global operations and supply chain management with this targeted MBA specialization, one of the few online MBAs to address both areas of expertise. Effective supply chain management is increasingly recognized as a competitive differentiator among companies, and rapid globalization has created an even more urgent need for these in-demand skills. This Global Operations and Supply Chain Management MBA specialization is designed to provide you with a foundational understanding of company operations from a global perspective, with a focus on the leveraging effects of the supply chain on organizational performance. The curriculum covers such topics as global supply chain design and management, integrated logistics, global strategic sourcing, knowledge management systems, and financial management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or consulting positions in operations, supply chain management, manufacturing, purchasing, or related fields. This program can be completed in two years.

Delve into the research-based knowledge, skills, and attitudes of exceptional teachers in this K12 education specialization designed around nationally recognized teaching standards. Complement such core courses as leadership, curriculum, assessment, and learning theory with electives chosen to meet your educational, professional, or school-site needs. Throughout the program, you will build a professional portfolio to demonstrate your masters-level competencies to current and future employers. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed K-12 teachers and other education professionals interested in improving student achievement in their own classroom, coaching other instructors in a school- or district-level position, or becoming a community college instructor.

Thank you for your interest in Capella University.  The specialization you have selected is for current K-12 professionals interested in extending their education with a graduate degree.  Please be aware that this specialization does not lead to initial teacher licensure.

Businesses pursuing increased employee engagement, worker productivity and team building often seek candidates with skills in industrial/organizational psychology, a field that applies behavioral principles and research findings to organizational settings. Through this online industrial and organizational psychology specialization you will learn leading-edge assessment techniques, leadership and group development theories, conflict management strategies, and other techniques for increasing motivation and improving workplace performance. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing community college instructor positions or managerial or consulting positions in training, human resources, or executive coaching.

Residency requirements: None

New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals with deep knowledge of the important role accounting information plays in corporate decision-making. This MBA Accounting specialization will expand your knowledge in areas such as budget planning and control, audit and evaluation of controls, and financial measurement, documentation, and reporting. This specialization is also designed to help you build the strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management and strengthen your ability to succeed in middle and senior management positions. People who pursue this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or management positions in accounting, auditing, and other financial recording and reporting functions. This program can be completed in two years.

Build a bridge to career advancement as you build the skills to assess information security risks and develop solutions that safeguard information assets and enterprise IT infrastructures. This master’s specialization—shaped by a panel of business leaders, IT consultants, and other industry experts—focuses on the specific issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges faced by the industry today. You’ll examine IT security best practices, explore new ideas, and learn to use data and analytics so you can build the skills to develop and implement your organization’s business strategies. Specific topics include enterprise and wireless security, security risk management, security management practices, secure system development, and computer forensics. People who choose this specialization are often seeking careers as information assurance and security specialists.

Electronic recordkeeping and patient privacy mandates have created an increased demand for IT professionals in health care settings. This Health Information Management master?s specialization offers health care-focused course work on information systems, databases, system security, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics. The curriculum follows the model curriculum of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and was developed to align with the criteria of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information and Information Management (CAHIIM). It is designed to help you use information management and security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery and management. People who choose this specialization are often IT professionals pursuing health information management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

Develop the advanced skills and knowledge needed to confront the growing impact of diabetes. Prepare to lead, consult, and educate in diabetes treatment and prevention. The curriculum focuses on theories and evidence-based therapeutics to care for the special needs of individuals and vulnerable populations with diabetes and related conditions. Five field experiences, each connected to a specific course in your specialization, offer opportunities to put your course room learning into real-world action. Capella's Diabetes Nursing specialization incorporates the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Specialization faculty combine top credentials, leadership experience, and backgrounds in frontline nursing. Capella's multidisciplinary approach to nursing means you’ll prepare to address diabetes issues by strategically collaborating with leaders across the public administration, public safety, and health care fields. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nurses pursuing advanced roles as diabetes specialists and practitioner-scholars in a variety of research, clinical, and educational settings. RN license verification required.

The BSN and MSN degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.

North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program. Review of this program is pending in ND and SC.

Explore the foundational theories and practices of clinical psychology in assessing and treating dysfunctional behavior, including clinical interviewing and interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, psychopathology, and diagnosis. This Clinical Psychology master's specialization includes a rigorous combination of online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, but may also pursue counseling, research or administrative positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.

Clinical Training Requirements: 600 practicum hours and accompanying course work.

Note: This specialization may be a good first step for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which is generally required for licensure as a clinical psychologist.

New York residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.

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 specialization is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Learn to apply psychological principles with amateur and professional athletics to address such issues as performance enhancement, individual and team motivation, injury recovery, and stress management. People who choose this online Sport Psychology specialization are often seeking performance improvements or career advancements in school coaching or physical education positions, or in coaching or instructional positions in park and recreation departments, fitness clubs, sports camps, or wellness programs.

Residency requirements: None

Prepare to lead teams and expand your career opportunities as you develop the skills to design, implement, and maintain diverse network environments that meet business needs. In this master’s focus, you’ll build the capabilities to develop and implement your organization’s business strategies by exploring network management best practice, examining new ideas in the field, and learning to use data and analytics. You’ll also strengthen your knowledge of current hardware and software trends and explore the ramifications that increasingly complex networks have on the related areas of security and privacy. Because the curriculum was shaped by a panel of business leaders, IT consultants, and other industry experts, you’ll focus on the specific issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges faced by the industry today. With instructors who have deep, in-the-trenches IT experience, you’ll gain real-world insight and valuable mentoring. And with a specialized path for career changers, this program also offers those transitioning into the field a separate course sequence to build foundational knowledge before encountering advanced IT concepts. Specific course topics include the impacts of regulation and laws on the governance of networks, and the cost-benefit of various network architecture options.  People who choose this specialization are often seeking senior management positions such as network/infrastructure manager, director of network operations, or network architect.

Review of this program is pending in AL, KS, KY, ND, and WA.
 

Elevate your career with a program focused on the essential IT skills required of project management leaders in dynamic, global organizations. In this master’s specialization, you’ll examine the fundamentals of project management and assess the current state of technology, including its organizational, legal, ethical, and professional influences. You’ll also explore best practices and new ideas in IT management, so you can build the analytical skills to recognize where current methods fall short—and build the leadership skills to implement change. Because the curriculum was shaped by a panel of business leaders, IT consultants, and other industry experts, you’ll focus on the specific issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges faced by the industry today. With instructors who have deep, in-the-trenches IT experience, you’ll gain real-world insight and valuable mentoring. And with a specialized path for career changers, this program also offers those transitioning into the field a separate course sequence to build foundational knowledge before encountering advanced IT concepts. Specific topics include the processes, techniques, and tools used to plan, initiate, execute, control, and close projects; project budgeting, procurement, and quality; project plan development; project risk management; and project leadership management. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management, director-level, or consulting positions overseeing and managing technology projects and teams.

Capella is unique among online universities in offering a masters specialization in Reading and Literacy that is state-approved, which is a requirement for licensure in some states. Developed around national reading standards, this specialization is designed to prepare K-12 classroom teachers to assess literacy, and to develop, implement, and adapt reading curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles. As part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). People who choose this specialization are often licensed K-12 teachers who want to enhance student reading skills in their own classrooms or train others on best practices in reading instruction at a building or district level.

Thank you for your interest in Capella University.  The specialization you have selected is for current K-12 professionals interested in extending their education with a graduate degree.  Please be aware that this specialization does not lead to initial teacher licensure.

Strengthen your ability to make a difference in your community. Capella’s online master’s degree specialization in Multidisciplinary Human Services advances the collaboration, advocacy, and communication skills you need to create community value. You’ll learn to integrate best practices and research to promote positive change and be an effective contributor to multidisciplinary initiatives. Designed around educational standards in the field, the specialization deepens your understanding of the human services field, while offering a wide choice of electives that allows you to personalize the program  to fit your goals. You may also be able to leverage prior graduate course work through transfer credits. The program’s multidisciplinary approach prepares you for a broad range of advocacy, management, planning, and research positions focused on developing stronger communities.

Human resource managers are increasingly recognized as important contributors to overall business success. This MBA specialization in Human Resource Management is designed to strengthen your ability to perform this strategic role. The emphasis is on immediate application of the knowledge, competencies, and skills necessary to integrate business and human resource strategies. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing human resource management positions in a business setting.

Enhance your career and strengthen your ability to successfully administer health care delivery in your organization. The curriculum for Capellas online MHA is designed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL)Competency Model and features collaborative, practice-based learning that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations. The General Health Administration specialization focuses on concepts, principles, and processes associated with general health administration, with a choice of topics that include human capital management, health care consumerism and marketing, facilities and capital asset management, comparative models of global health systems, health care policy drivers, and policy and legislative development processes. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing supervisor, manager, or director positions in health care settings, such as health clinics, hospitals, and outpatient care centers.

Review of this program is pending in ND and TN

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

The number of people ages 65 and older is expected to double in the next few decades, creating a demand for health and human service professionals with gerontology skills. Capella's online degree specialization in Gerontology offers a comprehensive examination of the impact of aging on individuals, families, and communities. The curriculum covers such topics as the biological, epidemiological, psychological, and social changes caused by the aging process; cultural and social attitudes toward the aging; care and services that promote productive aging; multigenerational relationships; and the impact of an aging demographic on public policy. Individuals with degree specializations in gerontology can attain careers in many fields. People who choose this specialization may wish to pursue careers in management, education, or research with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, or health care facilities that work with an aging population.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Explore the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that influence the health of national and international communities and populations. This Social and Behavioral Sciences master's specialization provides an overview of public health issues and administrative systems, as well as focused course work on such topics as social and behavioral theory, research, assessment and surveillance; health disparities; international public health; and public health information for diverse populations. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or director positions in public health or social welfare organizations that focus on research, community assessment, or program development and evaluation.

Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities. This CACREP-accredited master's program in Mental Health Counseling offers a rigorous curriculum that includes online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility. You will develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum mental health. People who choose this specialization often pursue mental health counselor positions within institutional, community, and private practice settings.

This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.

Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquia.

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx.

Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast growing field of addiction counseling. This master's program in Addiction Counseling is designed to develop professionals trained in the areas of addiction counseling, treatment, and prevention. There is a particular emphasis on treating addictions and co-occurring mental health illnesses, which can improve the possibility that your clients will complete treatment and have better post-treatment outcomes. The curriculum covers both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to offer integrated services and treat co-occurring disorders in an addiction counseling or general clinical setting. This rigorous program includes online course work, residencies, and clinical experiences. People likely to be interested in this specialization include addiction prevention and treatment professionals who wish to pursue licensure or certification, or advance to supervisory or leadership positions in the field.

This specialization requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.

Residency Requirements: As part of your program you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend two colloquia, each six days in length. For more information on colloquia visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/colloquia_schedule.aspx

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure go to our licensure page at http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx

Strengthen your ability to develop sound health policies and advocate for effective change. The curriculum for Capellas online MHA is designed around the National Center for Healthcare Leadership(NCHL)Competency Model and features collaborative, practice-based learning that incorporates industry best practices and the knowledge and skill sets expected by leading health care organizations. The Health Policy specialization focuses on concepts, principles, and processes associated with effective health policy and advocacy, including global health systems, health care policy drivers, and policy and legislative communication. Convenient electronic textbooks lower costs and provide immediate access to course materials. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing senior-level positions focused on health policy and advocacy within health clinics, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and other health care facilities.

Review of this program is pending in ND and TN

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

This master’s in counseling psychology specialization offers a rigorous foundation of courses in Counseling Psychology, a generally interventional approach to psychology that focuses on assessing and building on clients’ strengths. You will delve into such topics as counseling theory, individual and group counseling interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, and counseling diagnosis. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree in counseling psychology or in a counseling-related field, but may also pursue counseling, employee assistance, or research positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.

Note: This specialization may be a good first step for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which is generally required for licensure as a counseling psychologist.

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 specialization is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

Explore the behavioral, psychological, and social factors that influence the health of national and international communities and populations. Designed around national public health curriculum standards, this Social and Behavioral Sciences specialization provides an overview of public health issues and administrative systems, as well as focused course work on such topics as social and behavioral theories and research methodologies; program planning and evaluation; assessment and surveillance; health disparities; international public health; and public health information for diverse populations. A collaborative project involving local public health organizations is integrated into the curriculum, providing you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of relevant organizations, programs, and policies. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management or director positions in public health or social welfare organizations that focus on research, community assessment, or program development and evaluation.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Health Policy and Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, or Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Position yourself to fill the impending need for strong corporate and organizational leaders as many of today's leaders plan for retirement. This online master's specialization in Leadership emphasizes current and emerging leadership theories, best practices, skills, and tools used to enable organizational innovation, creativity, and change in complex work environments. You will develop your ability to achieve enterprise-wide engagement through collaboration and cooperation; virtual environments and new media; talent development; sustainability; and ethics and social responsibility. At strategic points in your program, you will work with a leadership coach who will help you assess and develop your leadership skills, facilitate the transfer of your academic knowledge into workplace settings, and prepare yourself for leadership longevity. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing leadership or management positions in business, military, government, and nonprofit settings.

Play a key role in strategic decision making by strengthening your ability to develop meaningful business insights by leveraging information from multiple, disparate data sources. Capella's Business Intelligence MBA specialization provides a foundational overview of core business disciplines and leadership skills with a focus on the statistical methods, modeling tools, and data collection and reporting techniques used in business intelligence. Specialization topics include management decision theory and practice; business analytic tools used for data management, cleaning, mining, and reporting; effective presentation approaches; and ethical considerations associated with the acquisition and use of information. People who choose this specialization often pursue positions as business, data, or management analysts, or management positions in the field of business information and business intelligence. This program can be completed in two years, taking one course each six-week session, or in less time if you enroll in multiple courses each session or receive credit for prior course work or certifications.

Review of this program/specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN.

Position yourself to meet the growing need for nurse educators with this MSN Nurse Educator specialization. The curriculum incorporates 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. Taught by faculty members with both academic and professional nursing experience, the courses are designed to provide advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, as well as the design, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of nurse education programs. Courses are taught in a prescribed sequence that builds on your newly developed knowledge and skills. This specialization also offers convenient features such as electronic textbooks and auto-registration for your entire sequence of courses. People likely to be interested in this specialization include registered nurses pursuing advanced positions as nurse educators or clinical nurse leaders in higher education institutions, health care organizations, and the military. RN license verification required.

The BSN and MSN degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.

Prepare to lead teams, advance your career, and impact your organization with an online IT specialization focused on management skills and the multiple ways that IT impacts overall business goals. Because the curriculum was shaped by a panel of business leaders, IT consultants, and other experts, you’ll focus on issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges facing the industry today. You’ll gain real-world insight and valuable mentoring from faculty with in-the-trenches IT experience. This program includes the flexibility to select courses that match your experience and professional needs. And with a specialized path for career changers, this program also offers those transitioning into the field a separate course sequence to build foundational knowledge before encountering advanced IT concepts. People who choose this specialization are often seeking supervisory or management careers in information technology.

Review of this program is pending in AL, KS, KY, ND, and WA.
 

With the field of public safety becoming broader and more complex, there is increased demand for public safety leaders who are knowledgeable on a range of public safety, criminal justice, and emergency preparedness issues, and have the business and human resources skills to effectively manage a complex organization. The master's-level specialization is designed to prepare you to handle the many facets of public safety leadership through course work that includes human development and behavior, organizational leadership, accounting and finance, and training and performance improvement. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or consulting careers in law enforcement, fire services, emergency response, and other public safety professions.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Increase your career potential by earning the only master's Training and Performance Improvement specialization that includes valuable certification in ROI MethodologyTM from the ROI InstituteTM. Based on the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program is designed to teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve organizational productivity. Course topics include analyzing systems performance; selecting, designing and implementing performance improvement solutions; and evaluating return on investment data to support training and performance improvement efforts in the workplace. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing advanced training, instructional design, or consulting positions in business, health care, government, or the military.

Part of Capella’s CCNE-accredited MSN degree program, this streamlined specialization will help you build critical skills and knowledge to make a bigger impact on health care policies and practices, and to be a leader in high-performing health care organizations. With your RN license and your previous 135 quarter credits of undergraduate course work, you have an accelerated pathway toward your Master of Science in Nursing. Expand your knowledge of health care systems and policies, patient education, health promotion, and technology integration. Then explore, define, and develop traits that nurse executives need to manage health care quality and safety, manage the finance and operations of the health care organization, lead health care innovations, and respond to health care challenges and trends. The curriculum incorporates both the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice and the Essentials of Master's Education for Advanced Practice Nursing established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This specialization also lets you translate your courseroom learning into real-world action through five field experiences, each connected to a specific course. People interested in this specialization include nurses pursuing nurse executive roles in a variety of health care delivery settings.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL, KS, KY, LA, ND and WA.

North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.


 

Advance your career and increase your effectiveness in the fields of corrections, criminal justice, or the judicial system by broadening your skill set and deepening your understanding of the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior. This online masters in Criminal Justice specialization covers such topics as human behavior, the corrections and judicial systems, social change and public policy, ethnic and 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 advance their careers and play a stronger role in facilitating positive change in the criminal justice system.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Fire Service Administration, Forensics, Health Policy and Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Public Health, and Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten programs have increased substantially in recent years, with 28 states now requiring lead teachers to have specialized training. Capellas masters degree specialization in Early Childhood Education is recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is designed to prepare teachers to design, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. And as part of Capellas Professional Education Unit, this specialization is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The curriculum includes course work in such topics as child psychology, classroom management, the early childhood learning environment, family engagement, and strategies for eliminating achievement gaps. Elective course work provides you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of learning theories or focus on special education or supervisory skills. People likely to be interested in this specialization include licensed teachers who have a passion for education at the early stages of development and want to pursue specialized preparation in that area, or who want to teach early childhood education in a higher education institution.

Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job satisfaction in the fast-growing counseling field. This CACREP accredited master's program in Marriage and Family Therapy is a rigorous combination of online course work, residencies, and field experiences designed to prepare you for state licensure eligibility. You will learn to apply family systems theories and therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of relationship issues and to assess and treat mental and emotional disorders and problems within the family system.

This program requires course work and clinical experience, including a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship.

Residency Requirements: Two six-day residential colloquia.

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure, please visit http://www.capella.edu/schools_programs/licensure.aspx.

Increase your influence as an IT leader and increase your value to employers by developing the skills to address the technological requirements of enterprises with locally and globally distributed operations. In this online master’s specialization, you’ll explore best practices and new ideas in IT management so you can build the analytical capabilities to recognize where current methods fall short—and build the leadership skills to implement change. Because the curriculum was shaped by a panel of business leaders, IT consultants, and other experts, you’ll focus on the specific issues that IT managers have identified as the greatest challenges faced by the industry today. And because it’s taught by faculty with in-the-trenches IT experience, you’ll benefit from real-world insight and valuable mentoring. Specific course topics include IT solutions using technologies such as service-oriented architecture (SOA), distributed databases, and web services. People who choose this specialization are often seeking careers as systems architects, technical officers, and software engineers.

Review of this program is pending in AL, KS, KY, ND, and WA.

Prepare yourself to meet the diverse set of marketing challenges present in today's competitive business environment, from understanding the evolving needs of the consumer, to managing sales, to overseeing international marketing and distribution operations. This online MBA Marketing specialization is designed to enhance your skills in such marketing-focused areas as market research, consumer behavior, product development, and relationship management, while expanding your core business knowledge and skill areas to build the perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management as a strategic partner. You will have the opportunity to synthesize and apply what you have learned into a final marketing plan. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management and director-level positions in marketing, sales, advertising, corporate communications, events, or public relations departments or firms. This program can be completed in two years.

Build critical business skills and gain the credentials you need to advance your career with this General MBA specialization. You will engage in a thorough study of core business functions, paired with professional effectiveness course work that emphasizes best practices for leading and managing others in such skill areas as change management, team building, and employee development. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management, director-level, or consulting positions in a wide variety of corporate settings. This program can be completed in two years.

In today�s competitive business environment, in which technology skills are often outsourced, many businesses consider skills related to project management and business capabilities as critical to keep in-house. This Project Management MBA specialization, based on the knowledge areas established by the Project Management Institute (PMI), is designed to sharpen your project management skills, including project planning, risk management, and project procurement. Through core business courses, you will also strengthen your overall business acumen to build the perspective you need to interact effectively with other managers to meet business goals. A capstone course allows you to apply your skills in planning, managing, and controlling the process to complete the project on time and on budget. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing project management, director-level, or consulting positions, especially those that are more business than IT-focused.

Enhance your general business acumen while expanding your knowledge in such areas of finance as investment and portfolio management, international finance, bank management, risk management, or financial markets. This Finance MBA specialization is designed to help you build the financial analysis and strategic perspective you need to interact effectively with executive management as a partner in making key business decisions. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing middle- to senior-level management positions in financial institutions or finance departments. This program can be completed in two years.

Take advantage of this unique online opportunity to advance your skills and position yourself for leadership in organizations and professions serving children and adolescents. Capella offers the only master�s specialization in Child and Adolescent Development available from an online, regionally accredited university. The curriculum is designed to provide you with the knowledge, theory, and best practices needed to promote and support the development of children and adolescents. Courses cover such topics as prenatal, child, and adolescent development; familial, societal, and cultural influences; psychological and educational measurement theory; and research methodology. People likely to be interested in this specialization include professionals working in social services, health care, government, and education who wish to pursue leadership positions in organizations that serve children and adolescents.

Residency requirements: None

Note: This specialization may be a good first step for those who wish to pursue a PsyD or PhD, which is generally required for licensure as a counseling psychologist.

Help your community by strengthening your ability to develop strategic, innovative, and cooperative solutions to societal problems. Unlike programs that focus exclusively on a business approach to nonprofit management, Capellas Master of Nonprofit Management and Leadership addresses leadership challenges and strategies specific to nonprofit organizations, including organizational and community collaboration, programming with a cultural context, and global non-government organization (NGO) perspectives. It was designed around industry standards for nonprofit management education, including the graduate curriculum guidelines established by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC). Simulations, group problem-solving, and real-time coaching sessions are used to strengthen the collaboration and communication skills needed by nonprofit leaders. Convenient electronic textbooks are available for most courses, which lowers costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People who choose this degree are often pursuing nonprofit leadership positions, may wish to start their own nonprofit organization, or are considering a career change into the nonprofit sector.

Review of this degree is pending in AL, KS, KY, ND, SC, TN, WA, and WI.

Enrich your understanding of general psychological principles, theories, and research methodologies, then use electives to delve more deeply into specific topics that position you to make a greater difference in your work. Choose established areas of psychological study such as addiction or health psychology, select a family psychology concentration, or design an interdisciplinary program that blends psychology with education, business, or human services courses. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing specialist or supervisory positions in social or behavioral service organizations, or wish to explore a broad psychological curriculum in preparation for doctoral studies.

Concentrations: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Family Psychology.

Note: Master's degree requirements in this program do not prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist.

Today's human resource managers are increasingly viewed as strategic business partners and are expected to contribute both specialized HR knowledge and a broad understanding of business needs and strategies. This General Human Resource Management master's specialization is designed to help you deepen your human resources subject matter expertise and strengthen your ability to think beyond functional boundaries, positioning yourself to become an important partner in developing and implementing workplace strategies that deliver business results. People likely to be interested in the General Human Resource Management specialization include mid-level HR professionals and managers who wish to advance in their professions and become strategic leaders in their organizations.

With the expanded use of Information Technology in all facets of business, including e-commerce, skilled professionals who possess both Information Technology and business expertise are in high demand. This Information Technology Management MBA is designed to help you develop the skills you need to leverage Information Technology to enhance business competitiveness, assess the impact of advances in technology on business, and interact effectively with executive management as a strategic business partner. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing management and director-level positions in IT functions that require both Information Technology and business expertise.

Develop core business competencies focused on starting, building, or advising entrepreneurial ventures. Capella’s Entrepreneurship MBA specialization provides a foundation in financial accounting, global marketing, operations management, data analysis, and other key disciplines needed to achieve business success. The curriculum also examines the advantages and disadvantages of various entrepreneurial business structures, funding options, and growth and exit strategies. You will explore entrepreneurial leadership roles and styles to help identify your own style and strengths as an entrepreneur. People who choose this specialization may include current or potential entrepreneurs, new business development managers within an existing business, and business consultants who advise entrepreneurs. This program can be completed in two years, taking one course each six-week session, or in less time if you enroll in multiple courses each session or receive credit for prior course work or certifications.

Review of this program/specialization is pending in KS, KY, ND, SC, and TN.

Deepen your knowledge of public health concepts, theories, and practices, and hone your ability to work collaboratively with other public and private sector professionals whose work often intersects with the field of public health. The curriculum, developed around national public health curriculum standards, uses a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes environmental public health concepts; psychological, behavioral, and social factors influencing population-based health disparities; principles of epidemiology and biostatistics; public health administration systems and processes; and economics. Choose elective courses from other MPH specializations that reflect your interests and professional needs. A collaborative project involving local public health organizations is integrated into the curriculum, providing you the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of relevant organizations, programs, and policies. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing supervisory or managerial positions in government, private, or community-based public health organizations.

Review of this specialization is pending in AL,GA, KY, MN, ND, SC, VA, and WA.

Concentration: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Health Policy and Management, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, or Public Policy and Management for no additional time or money.

Increase your career potential in the fast-growing field of health care management, where a master's degree is the standard credential for most positions. This MBA Health Care Management specialization is designed to strengthen the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry. The curriculum, designed using guidelines outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, includes a thorough study of health care strategic and financial management, health care policy analysis, and legal and ethical considerations within the industry. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing mid-level management or executive positions in the health care industry or in organizations serving the health care industry.

Over the last decade, the human resource function has moved beyond personnel management and development to become a strategic cornerstone in many organizations, increasing the need for professionals with specialized human resources skills, as well as a sound foundation of general business skills. This Human Resource Management bachelor's specialization, offers a strong background in human resource functions, including compensation and benefits management, recruiting and retention, employee development, and labor relations. It also provides an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company�s success. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior specialist positions in recruitment, compensation, benefits, labor relations, and other human resources fields.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

New government regulations, greater scrutiny of corporate finances, and business growth have fueled the need for accounting professionals who possess up-to-date financial and business knowledge. This online accounting bachelor's specialization will help you develop the important technical, professional, ethical, and interpersonal skills you need to succeed in this fast-growing field. Your coursework will also provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company�s success. You may delve deeper into certain business areas by selecting elective courses based on your professional goals and needs. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing professional accounting, auditing, or other financial recording and reporting positions in a wide variety of business, nonprofit, government, or financial service settings.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Regulatory reforms and economic expansion have driven growth in the financial sector, including financial analyst and personal financial adviser positions. This online finance specialization is designed to provide you the financial management, interpersonal, and professional skills you need to help companies or individuals achieve optimal returns while maintaining financial and reporting integrity. Your coursework will provide an overview of key business areas to increase your ability to effectively partner with other functions and contribute to your company�s success. Elective courses allow you to deepen your knowledge in such areas as international finance, risk management, entrepreneurial finance, and real estate. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level or senior professional positions in finance-related occupations or industries, including banking, insurance, investment, mortgage, and brokerage firms.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Because virtually every business requires computer networks that are secure, efficient, and powerful, network technology skills are highly valued across all industries. Prepare for a key role in this growing field by adding a Microsoft® hands-on minor to your IT degree program. Through courseroom study, real-world learning scenarios, and valuable exposure to industry-standard tools, you’ll learn to design and administer Microsoft® networks. The curriculum includes planning, designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Microsoft® environments ranging from small, local networks to enterprise-wide integrated networks. Specific topics include cloud computing, security, wireless networks, and RFID architectures. Because courses are modeled on professional certification standards, you can gain the educational background to help you prepare for Microsoft® certification examinations while earning your BS degree. People who choose this minor are often pursuing careers as network analysts, administrators, security engineers, support engineers, and consultants, or pursuing associated network technology industry certifications.

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.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

With today's smaller budgets and tighter deadlines, project managers who can deliver the desired results on time and on budget are a valuable business resource. Develop the skills to effectively lead and manage complex Information Technology projects with this Project Management specialization built around the competencies in "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge"(PMBOK� Guide), a globally recognized standard for project management. Because Capella is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI), you can earn your bachelor's in project management and professional development units (PDUs) from PMI at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing project lead or coordinator positions with corporations, consulting firms, or government agencies.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

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.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

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.

Advance your career with this Health Care Management specialization that focuses on both business skills and health care knowledge, a sought-after combination in the health care field. Designed around national industry standards, the curriculum will help you build foundational business skills in management, marketing, human resources, communication, and finance, and increase your knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, health care laws and regulations, and other information important to managing within a health care environment. People likely to choose this specialization include technicians or professionals in health care or related fields who want to advance to supervisory or management positions in health care institutions, insurance companies, or other health-focused organizations.

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.

Develop the breadth of management, interpersonal, and professional skills required to advance in today's complex business world. Focus your electives in such areas as finance, accounting, marketing, human resources, or leadership to design a program that meets your professional goals and needs. Others may want to choose a variety of electives to develop knowledge of many different areas of business, some with an eye toward starting their own business, others with a desire to use their skills in a wide range of industries, including health care, financial services, retail, and manufacturing. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry-level business positions or seeking to advance their careers in a variety of business functions and settings.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Advance your career in the fast-growing field of emergency management. This undergraduate specialization provides an overview of public safety research, theory, and principles within an emergency management framework. The curriculum focuses on such topics as emergency planning and decision-making, homeland security, disaster response and recovery, and hazard identification and mitigation. A capstone project provides the opportunity to apply and demonstrate emergency management skills gained during the course of the program. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing career advancement or deeper expertise in emergency management, or are planning to transition from the military into a civilian public safety career.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Increase your career opportunities in the dynamic, diverse retail industry. Many retailers prefer a business-focused college degree when hiring or promoting to fill professional, supervisory, or managerial positions. This undergraduate Retail Management specialization offers a strong foundation in general business disciplines, including management, marketing, human resources, organizational communications, and finance. The retail-focused course work includes retail management, store operations, merchandising, pricing, competitive analysis and planning, and legal and ethical considerations in managing a retail operation. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing lead, supervisory, or management positions at the retail store level, or specialist/analyst positions within a retail department or corporate headquarters.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Pursue a homeland security career and help protect your country's citizens, lands, and property. This specialization focuses on managing public security in conjunction with federal resources. The curriculum includes course work on such topics as domestic and international terrorism; multi-jurisdictional coordination; and diplomatic, technological, and intelligence approaches to national security. A capstone project provides an opportunity to apply and demonstrate your leadership skills in the growing field of homeland security. People who choose this specialization may wish to pursue career advancement or deeper expertise in federal, state, or local security/enforcement agencies, or to transition from the military into a civilian homeland security career.

The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE).

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Application development for Internet environments is a fast-growing job sector in the U.S. web application market. Prepare for this key role by adding a Web Application minor to your IT degree program. Through courseroom study and interactive learning activities drawn from real-world scenarios, you can gain workplace-ready skills in developing databases, web sites, web applications, web services, web technologies, and more. The curriculum features planning, evaluating, designing, and managing web applications in environments from single user to complex enterprise. Special topics include implementing multimedia, application services, databases, and servlets. You can also gain valuable skills in developing web components that apply advanced languages including .Net, Java, JavaScript, AJAX, XHTML, and SQL. People who choose this minor are often pursuing careers as web application developers, software engineers, technical analysts, and consultants, or pursuing associated web application development industry certifications.

Five of the top 10 fastest growing jobs that require bachelor's degrees are in the field of Information Technology. Position yourself to take advantage of a wide range of opportunities with this General Information Technology bachelor's degree designed to build both technical and business skills, a combination that is increasingly valued by today's employers. Through your choice of electives, you can design a broad program that touches on several IT disciplines or narrow your focus to deepen your knowledge in your niche area of Information Technology, including networking, Web development, project management, or information security. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing entry- or senior-level technical specialist positions in a variety of IT-related fields.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Develop an understanding of human learning, emotions, and behaviors with this BS in Psychology specialization, designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. You will also learn skills in research, writing, problem solving, and synthesizing and evaluating information, which are valued in a wide range of professions beyond psychology. Successful graduates of this program are prepared to continue their studies at the graduate level or pursue careers in a variety of fields that employ psychological knowledge and skills, including public service, law enforcement, business, sales, market research, health care, and social services. Capella offers concentrations in Marketing, Finance, and Project Management.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

BS/MS in Psychology Option

Set your sights higher while you earn your bachelor's degree. In Capella's Combined BS/MS Psychology Option, you could start earning master's level credits during your bachelor's program. Once you earn 100 undergraduate quarter credits, you may be eligible for Capella's Combined BS/MS in Psychology Option, which can save you more than $4,500 over the cost of pursuing each degree separately and cut up to 2 quarters off your time to MS degree completion.

Prepare yourself to meet the growing demand for bachelor's-prepared nurses. This RN-to-BSN Degree Completion specialization, part of Capella’s CCNE-accredited BSN program, incorporates the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice established by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and is designed to provide licensed registered nurses with the additional knowledge, skills, and decision-making proficiencies needed in today's more complex health care environment. This rich, collaborative learning experience includes interactive multimedia materials and other course work that will help you expand your knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention; multicultural wellness strategies; pharmacology and patient safety; patient care technology; collaborative nursing group processes; leadership and management; and policy, law, ethics, and regulations in professional nursing practice.  RN license verification required.   

The BSN and MSN degree programs at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation.

North Dakota residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program.

With the rapid growth of mobile technologies, opportunities have increased for mobile application developers. Prepare for a key role in this growing field by adding a Mobile Application minor to your IT degree program. Gain sought-after mobile application development skills in a minor featuring hands-on, real-world learning activities. The curriculum focuses on planning, evaluating, designing, and managing mobile applications in environments from single user to complex enterprise. Keep pace with evolving technologies—such as the Apple iOS and Android™ OS—by learning to create innovative applications for iPhone®, iPad®, Android®, and Windows® devices. Special topics include managing data and effective requirements analysis. People who choose this minor are often pursuing careers as mobile application developers, software engineers, technical analysts, and consultants, or pursuing associated mobile application development industry certifications.
 

Information systems play an important role in the infrastructure that supports commerce, banking, telecommunications, health care, and national security, driving the need for qualified informational assurance and security specialists. New financial and health care regulations related to privacy and security, along with a growing move to more vulnerable wireless systems, have also increased the importance of these skills. This Information Assurance and Security bachelor’s specialization is designed to help you acquire and apply the latest tools, techniques, and methods of securing an enterprise, while building the business and communication skills you need to influence internal decision making and enhance organizational effectiveness.

The courses in this specialization reflect the Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) body of knowledge frameworks developed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2). People who choose this specialization are often pursuing technical specialist or analyst-level information security positions in businesses, government, and the military.

An enrollment counselor can help you determine whether previous course work may transfer into our degree programs. Non-classroom learning may also be eligible for credit through our Prior Learning Assessment Process.

Capella University is one of only a few online universities to offer a graduate Play Therapy certificate. This certificate addresses the core academic content areas required by the Association for Play Therapy to earn its Registered Play Therapist (RPT) and Supervisor (RPT-S) credentials. The courses in this certificate program were developed-and are taught by-registered play therapists and registered play therapist supervisors. Whether you're in psychology, counseling, or a related discipline, Capella's Play Therapy certificate can help you deepen your therapeutic connection with the children you serve.

Review of this certificate program is pending in AZ.

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 certificate prepares experts to excel as teachers by acquiring knowledge of learning theory, educational philosophy, classroom assessment, and course design; and by developing essential instructional skills. Certificate credits can be applied toward our PhD program.