Capella University

Capella University was the inspiration of Stephen Shank, former CEO of Tonka Corporation, who felt that many adults were underserved by traditional universities. He envisioned a high quality university that people could attend from any location.

In 1991, Shank took the first step toward establishing the corporate entity that would become Capella Education Company. In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experienced leader in higher education and former president of three universities, joined Shank to found The Graduate School of America, now called Capella University. Originally, the university offered online Master's and Doctoral degrees in management, education, and human services.

Today, Capella University offers more than 760 online courses and undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 93 specialized areas of study. Capella's more than 23,000 learners include a diverse group of adults from all 50 states and 63 countries.

The mission of Capella University is to extend access to high quality Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, and certificate programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal and professional potential. This mission is fulfilled through innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.

More than 75 percent of the faculty at Capella hold doctoral degrees and all have extensive experience in their field. They come to Capella because they truly enjoy teaching, because they embrace online education, and because they value the high-caliber learning experience Capella University makes possible.

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 23,000 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 100 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.

Accreditation

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456, http://www.ncahlc.org. The Higher Learning Commission grants regional accreditation, the type most common for major public, state, and private universities.

To find out more about Capella University and the online degree programs that are right for you, request more information today.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business
- BS in Business – Accounting
- BS in Business – Business Administration
- BS in Business – Finance
- BS in Business – Human Resource Management
- BS in Business – Management and Leadership
- BS in Business – Project Management
- BS in Business – Retail Management

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety
- BS in Public Safety – Criminal Justice
- BS in Public Safety – Emergency Management
- BS in Public Safety – Homeland Security
- BS in Public Safety – Security Management

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology
- BS in Information Technology – General
- BS in Information Technology – Information Assurance & Security
- BS in Information Technology – Network Technology
- BS in Information Technology – Project Management
- BS in Information Technology – Health Informatics
- BS in Information Technology – Software Architecture

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MBA – Accounting
- MBA – Finance
- MBA – General
- MBA – Health Care Management
- MBA – Human Resource Management
- MBA – Information Technology Management
- MBA – Marketing
- MBA – Project Management

Master of Science (MS) In Education
- MS in Ed – K-12 Studies in Education
- MS in Ed – Curriculum and Instruction
- MS in Ed – Early Childhood Education
- MS in Ed – Enrollment Management
- MS in Ed – Instructional Design for Online Learning
- MS in Ed – Leadership for Higher Education
- MS in Ed – Leadership in Ed Admin
- MS in Ed – Postsecondary and Adult Education
- MS in Ed – Professional Studies in Education
- MS in Ed – Reading and Literacy
- MS in Ed – Training and Performance Improvement

Master of Science (MS) in Psychology
- MS in Psych – Child and Adolescent Development
- MS in Psych – Clinical Psychology
- MS in Psych – Counseling Psychology
- MS in Psych – Educational Psychology
- MS in Psych – Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
- MS in Psych – General Psychology
- MS in Psych – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- MS in Psych – Leadership Coaching Psychology
- MS in Psych – Organizational Leader Development
- MS in Psych – School Psychology
- MS in Psych – Sport Psychology

Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology
- MS in IT – Business Analysis
- MS in IT – Enterprise Software Architecture
- MS in IT – General Information Technology
- MS in IT – Health Information Management
- MS in IT – Information Assurance and Security
- MS in IT – Network Architecture
- MS in IT – Project Management

Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management
- MS in Org and Mgmt – General
- MS in Org and Mgmt – Leadership
- MS in Org and Mgmt – General Organizational Development

Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management
- MS in Human Resource Management – General
- MS in Human Resource Management – Human Capital Management
- MS in Human Resource Management – Industrial and Labor Relations
- MS in Human Resource Management – Legal Studies

Master of Science (MS) in Human Services
- MS in HS – Counseling Studies
- MS in HS – General Human Services
- MS in HS – Gerontology
- MS in HS – Health Care Administration
- MS in HS – Marital, Couple, and Family Counsel/Therapy
- MS in HS – Mental Health Counseling
- MS in HS – Mgmt of Nonprofit Agencies
- MS in HS – School Counseling
- MS in HS – Social and Community Services

Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety
- MS in Public Health – Management and Policy
- MS in Public Health – Social and Behavioral Sciences
- MS in Public Safety – Criminal Justice
- MS in Public Safety – Emergency Management
- MS in Public Safety – Public Safety Leadership