Capella University
Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.
Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of
business management, health care, higher education, human
resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education,
public safety and public administration. An accredited
university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than
28,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.
Capella believes in providing students both superb academics and
practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who
are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally,
where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards
established by professional trade associations to ensure students
gain the knowledge sought by employers.
Capella University admissions requirements
Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization.
International applicants residing outside the United States,
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible
for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical
internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human
Services, and Psychology.
Financial aid at Capella University
Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover
their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial
aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal
Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify
Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on
other non-federal loan programs.
Also available are Capella-funded scholarships in select
disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services
Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education
students, as well as external scholarships offered specifically
to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.
Capella University accreditation
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Learn more about our 28 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA,
MBA, BS and BPA degree programs and 123 specializations by
filling out the form today.
Learn the skills to be a leader in health care
Capella University's health care specializations are designed to
give you the skills required to meet changing needs, both now and
in the future. Your studies can help you have a greater impact in
your work, as you gain current knowledge and draw on the
expertise of other students. You'll also have access to expert
faculty—professionals who have real-world experience as
well as academic credentials.
Capella offers a broad portfolio of health care
specializations, including:
- Health Care Administration (MS/PHD)
- Health Care Management (BS/MBA)
- Health Informatics (BS)
- Gerontology (MS)
- Health Information Management (MS)
- Nurse Educator (MS)
- Nurse Educator Bridge (MS)
- Nursing Education (PhD)
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Master of Science (MS) in Addiction Counseling
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Position yourself for increased career opportunities and job
satisfaction in the fast-growing field of addiction counseling.
This rigorous program includes online course work, residencies,
and clinical experiences designed to develop expertise in
addiction counseling, treatment, and prevention. Capella's
curriculum emphasizes holistic treatment of addictions and
co-occurring mental illnesses, which can improve the likelihood
of successful recovery. Gain the theoretical knowledge and
practical skills you need to offer integrated addiction recovery
services in addiction treatment or general clinical settings.
People likely to be interested in this specialization include
those who wish to pursue addiction prevention and treatment
positions, as well as professionals currently in the field who
wish to advance to supervisory or leadership positions.
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 five days in length.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services - General Human Services
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In the human services field, an advanced degree can be a
significant career differentiator. This master's General Human
Services specialization offers you the opportunity to build on
your current knowledge, and advance your skills and career
options through an individualized program. The core courses
provide a strong foundation in the field, while a wide range of
electives provides you with the flexibility to develop a
distinctive program of study based on your personal areas of
interests and professional goals. People who choose this
specialization are often pursuing human service management
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.
Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling
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Mental health counseling is a field that can bring immense
personal satisfaction as well as excellent career opportunities.
This CACREP-accredited master's specialization in Mental Health
Counseling is a rigorous program 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.
Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) in Human Services - General Human
Services
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The General Human Services PhD specialization is designed for
professionals in a wide range of human services and health care
fields who wish to advance their knowledge and careers, and
contribute to the field through doctoral research. The core
courses provide an overview of the human services field's most
relevant content, including adult development, diversity, ethics,
strategic planning, and the impact of today's changing health
care industry on human services. A wide range of elective courses
provides you the flexibility to focus on a specific area of human
services, such as counseling, family therapy, public safety, or
social services. People who choose this specialization are often
pursuing higher education faculty or human service leadership
positions in social service, education, government, public
safety, health care, and military organizations.