Capella University Graduate Program

Knowledge is addictive. The more you have, the more you want.

At Capella University, you will earn your degree from an online accredited university that offers the challenge and quality of a traditional classroom and the flexibility to fit education into your life. We offer undergraduate degrees in the fields of business and information technology and graduate degrees in the fields of business, education, human services, information technology, and psychology.

"At Capella University, you're not following and repeating, you're creating. It's the way of the future for graduate education." —Bettina Shapira, PhD, Class of 2005, School of Human Services

Five schools of education
 
Capella University offers online degree programs in five schools that fit your schedule. We invite you to join our more than 15,700 learners who have chosen distance learning at Capella University.

  • School of Business and Technology
    Leading corporations choose Capella University to develop their employees. More than 120 companies— including Johnson & Johnson and Farmers Insurance—have selected Capella University as an education provider for their employees.
     
  • School of Education
    More than 2,400 educators have chosen Capella University to advance their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals through our School of Education.
     
  • School of Human Services (including counseling)
    Follow your passion for social change by pursuing a master's degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate specializations will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world.
     
  • Harold Abel School of Psychology
    The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers a wide range of academic and professionally oriented online psychology degree programs. Through our curriculum, you will develop critical thinking skills to help you understand and apply key psychological principles in diverse work settings.
     
  • School of Undergraduate Studies
    Our online bachelor's degree program will prepare you to meet today's challenges in business and technology. Through relevant and practical curricula, you will gain knowledge and skills that make an immediate impact in your career-even before you graduate.

Masters in Business Administration

School of Business and Technology

Progressive Curriculum.
Professional Expertise.

Our online graduate business and technology degree programs mirror the fast pace and global reach of today's business environment. With progressive curriculum that addresses innovations in the fields of business and technology, you will gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in your current position and to prepare for career advancement. Specializations include:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • General
  • Health Care Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management

The online MBA program is devoted to building professional effectiveness skills that advance your careerwith courses on topics such as managing change, negotiation, and ethical leadership.As part of your program, you will have the opportunity to work with a professional coach to help you establish and achieve your professional goals. Our progressive curriculum is respected: leading corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, Xerox, and Wachovia, recommend Capella University to their employees as a flexible, high-quality education solution.

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Master of Science in Education

School of Education

Relevant. Respected. Online.

More than 2,400 educators have chosen Capella University to help them earn their credentials, advance their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals through our School of Education. Our online degree and certificate programs in K-12, higher education, and continuing and adult education will improve your effectiveness and expand your knowledge in diverse educational settings. Our graduates demonstrate career success through improving their teaching practices and advancing to leadership roles such as superintendent, principal, academic dean, or dean of student affairs.

Specializations include:

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

Our online master's degree specializations help you develop the competencies you need to add to your teaching techniques or move into administration and leadership.

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Master of Science in Human Services

School of Human Services

Personal Accomplishment.
Increased Opportunity.

Follow your passion for personal or social change by pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate programs will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world. You will be prepared for roles in a variety of institutional, agency, community, and educational settings. Our faculty, with distinguished academic and professional backgrounds, will challenge and engage you throughout your studies.

Specializations include:

  • Counseling Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • General Human Services
  • Health Care Administration
  • Management of Non-Profit Agencies
  • Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy - CACREP Accredited
  • Mental Health Counseling - CACREP Accredited
  • Social and Community Services

Our online master's degree specializations are designed to enrich your professional knowledge and help you more effectively address social issues and challenges in your community. Our counselor education specializations prepare learners to apply for state licensure in counseling and family therapy.

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Master of Science in Information Technology

School of Business and Technology

Progressive Curriculum.
Professional Expertise.

Our online graduate business and technology degree programs mirror the fast pace and global reach of today's business environment. With progressive curriculum that addresses innovations in the fields of business and technology, you will gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in your current position and to prepare for career advancement.

Specializations include:

  • General Information Technology
  • Information Security
  • Network Architecture and Design
  • Project Management and Leadership
  • System Design and Programming

Our online master's degree in information technology emphasizes advanced training and leadership in information technology. Your education will have an immediate career impact and will position you for advancement and recognition in your career.

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Master of Science in Organization & Management

School of Business and Technology

Progressive Curriculum.
Professional Expertise.

Our online graduate business and technology degree programs mirror the fast pace and global reach of today's business environment. With progressive curriculum that addresses innovations in the fields of business and technology, you will gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in your current position and to prepare for career advancement.

Specializations include:

  • General
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • Leadership

Our online master's degree in organization and management is designed to guide your development of critical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills that will position you to solve real-world problems in your organization.

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Master of Science in Psychology

Harold Abel School of Psychology

Personal Accomplishment.
Professional Reward.

The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers a breadth of academic and professionally oriented online psychology degree programs designed to reflect national standards. Our curriculum is taught by faculty who bring academic credentials and practical experience. You will develop critical thinking skills to help you understand and apply key psychological principles in diverse settings. The competencies and confidence you gain through our graduate degree programs will expand your opportunities and help you achieve your professional goals.

Specializations include:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • General Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Sport Psychology

Capella University's Harold Abel School of Psychology online master's degree specializations allow you to further develop your socialization into the field of psychology through basic foundational courses and interaction with faculty who are accomplished professionals in their field. Some of our specializations require in-person residency and field training experiences that provide opportunities for the application of knowledge and skills learned in the online courses. Many graduates continue their advanced study and seek doctoral degrees in psychology.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

School of Education

Relevant. Respected. Online.

More than 2,400 educators have chosen Capella University to help them earn their credentials, advance their careers, and achieve personal and professional goals through our School of Education. Our online degree and certificate programs in K-12, higher education, and continuing and adult education will improve your effectiveness and expand your knowledge in diverse educational settings. Our graduates demonstrate career success through improving their teaching practices and advancing to leadership roles such as superintendent, principal, academic dean, or dean of student affairs.

Specializations include:

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

The School of Education offers online PhD specializations with curriculum that is grounded in educational theory for 21st century educators and consistently updated to help you meet the challenges in education with today's best practices.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services

School of Human Services

Personal Accomplishment.
Increased Opportunity.

Follow your passion for personal or social change by pursuing a graduate degree in the School of Human Services. Our highly relevant graduate programs will prepare you to successfully address key social issues in today's world. You will be prepared for roles in a variety of institutional, agency, community, and educational settings. Our faculty, with distinguished academic and professional backgrounds, will challenge and engage you throughout your studies.

Specializations include:

  • Counseling Studies
  • Criminal Justice
  • General Human Services
  • Health Care Administration
  • Management of Non-Profit Agencies
  • Social and Community Services

Capella University's School of Human Services PhD program meets the high academic standards of doctoral study and provides a platform for rewarding personal accomplishment. Throughout the program, you will explore and utilize advanced theory, critical thinking, and principles of leadership which you can apply immediately in your personal and professional life.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Organization and Management

School of Business and Technology

Progressive Curriculum. Professional Expertise.

Our online graduate business and technology degree programs mirror the fast pace and global reach of today's business environment. With progressive curriculum that addresses innovations in the fields of business and technology, you will gain the critical skills and knowledge needed to excel in your current position and to prepare for career advancement.

Specializations include:

  • General Business
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Technology Management
  • Leadership

Our online PhD in organization and management allows you to shape your education around personal, career, and organizational goals and prepares you to lead, teach, or consult in the field of business management.

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology

Harold Abel School of Psychology Personal Accomplishment. Professional Reward.

The Harold Abel School of Psychology offers a breadth of academic and professionally oriented online psychology degree programs designed to reflect national standards. Our curriculum is taught by faculty who bring academic credentials and practical experience. You will develop critical thinking skills to help you understand and apply key psychological principles in diverse settings. The competencies and confidence you gain through our graduate degree programs will expand your opportunities and help you achieve your professional goals.

Specializations include:

  • Educational Psychology
  • General Psychology
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Our online PhD in psychology meets the high academic standards of doctoral study through advanced studies focusing on research and scholarship in a particular discipline.

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