Capella University
Capella University is an online university based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella is owned by the publicly traded Capella Education Company and is a for-profit university. Capella offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral degrees in many fields including information technology, education, psychology and public health.
To request information on Capella University click here.
Capella University offers a large selection of online courses as well as 114 graduate and undergraduate specializations. In addition, 15 certificate programs are available to choose from. Capella has students enrolled from over 55 countries and employs more than a thousand professors from various countries. Nearly all of the professors Capella employs hold doctoral degrees.
Capella University’s online environment is organized into courserooms. Each course is comprised of its own components and the courserooms are delivered through what is known as the Blackboard Learning System program. Capella is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Capella University has elected to have their accreditation reviewed yearly. Capella was ranked 23 out of 44 for the best accredited online university by Online Education Database.
For individuals seeking a degree in psychology or applied psychology, Capella University has an impressive selection to choose from. There are doctorates available in Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology. The Master’s program offers Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Leadership Coaching Psychology, School Psychology, and Sport Psychology. A Bachelor’s degree is available in General Psychology.
For students who may be uncertain if an online learning environment is for them, there is a 1-week mini-course so students can see the logistics of the program. Orientation programs are provided for new students in order to learn how to navigate through the online environment. Courses have a specific start and end date with each quarter lasting 10-weeks long.
If you want to compare competing schools select program or awards below:
