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41-888-CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITYTable of Contents,continuedSchool of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91About the School of Human Services . . . . .92Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Master of Science (MS)CertificatesProfessional Licensure and Certification . . .92School of Human ServicesDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93General Human ServicesCriminal JusticeCounseling StudiesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesSocial and Community ServicesMaster of Science (MS) Specializations . . .95General Human ServicesCriminal JusticeCounseling StudiesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesSocial and Community ServicesMarital, Couple, and FamilyCounseling/TherapyMental Health CounselingClinical ExperienceCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Addictions CounselingCriminal JusticeDiversity StudiesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesMarriage and Family ServicesProfessional CounselingSocial and Community ServicesHarold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . .99About the Harold Abel Schoolof Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Harold Abel School of PsychologyDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Master of Science (MS)CertificateProfessional Licensure and Certification . .100Harold Abel School of PsychologyDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Clinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103General PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyEducational PsychologyMaster of Science (MS) Specializations . .104Clinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologySchool PsychologySpecialist Certificate in School PsychologyGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyEducational PsychologySport PsychologyCertificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Specialist Certificate in School Psychology www.capella.eduAcademic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108MS and PhD Residential ColloquiaClinical and Counseling Year-in-ResidenceSchool Psychology Year-in-ResidenceSchedules for Year-In-ResidenceField Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Introduction to Field TrainingOverview of PracticumOverview of InternshipField Training RequirementsGraduate Course Descriptions . . . . . . . .111School of EducationCourses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111Writing Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116School of Human ServicesCourses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Graduate Writing Courses . . . . . . . . . .124Residency Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129School of Business and TechnologyMBA Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Master’s Organization andManagement Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Graduate Writing Courses . . . . . . . . .134Doctoral Organization andManagement Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Colloquia and Residencies . . . . . . . . .138Harold Abel School of PsychologyGraduate Writing Courses . . . . . . . . . .138Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Colloquia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Clinical PsychologyYear-in-Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Counseling PsychologyYear-in-Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149School PsychologyYear-in-Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150School of Business and TechnologyMS Information Technology Courses .151Colloquia and Residencies . . . . . . . . . . .155Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156School Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157School of Undergraduate StudiesSchool of Business and TechnologySchool of EducationSchool of Human ServicesHarold Abel School of PsychologyFaculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159School of Undergraduate Studies . . . . . .159School of Business and Technology . . . . .161MBA Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165School of Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . .169Harold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . .171Learner Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173State Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . .174Rights to Change Requirements . . . . . . . .174

1-888-CAPELLA www.capella.eduCAPELLA UNIVERSITYA Message from the PresidentWelcome to Capella UniversityInitially, many of our learners choose Capella University because it isan accredited, online university in which a 24/7 class “schedule”allows adults with work and family commitments to attend classes.Michael J. Offerman, EdDPresident, Capella UniversityBut after one course, their reasons for attending Capella Universitychange. Our learners talk about the quality and energy of the learningexperience at Capella. What they find in the courserooms is an activeand engaging learning community that invites them to include theirown knowledge and experience and to profit from the knowledge ofothers. They tell us that interaction with faculty and professional peersfrom around the world has increased the breadth and depth of theirknowledge and enhanced their critical thinking skills. At Capella,learners discover academic content that relates specifically to theirown professions and professional goals, and knowledge that hasimmediate application to their work.At Capella University, we provide an array of online services tominimize time spent on the day-to-day details associated with highereducation. Our learners have convenient online access to registration,financial aid, and support from academic advisors, as well asCapella University Library services in collaboration with JohnsHopkins University.We believe that Capella University delivers the quality, convenience,and impact working adults expect from higher education.Thanks for joining us.Michael J. Offerman, EdDPresident5

61-888-CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITY www.capella.eduAbout Capella UniversityMission StatementThe mission of Capella University is toextend access to high quality bachelor’s,master’s, doctoral, and certificateprograms for adults who seek tomaximize their personal andprofessional potential. This mission isfulfilled through innovative programsthat are responsive to the needs of adultlearners and involve active, engaging,challenging, and relevant learningexperiences offered in a variety ofdelivery modes.Educational PhilosophyCapella University’s educationalphilosophy focuses on developingscholar-practitioners through learningthat incorporates both theoreticalknowledge and relevant experience.Learners synthesize scholarship withpractical application appropriate totheir level — as reflective-practitioners atthe baccalaureate level, as practitionerscholars at the master’s level, and asscholar-practitioners at the doctorallevel. Capella University faculty arethemselves scholar-practitioners or asappropriate, practitioner-scholars. Theyguide and facilitate learner growth anddevelopment through disseminationof knowledge and the formation oflearning communities. They promoteactive learning and they model what itmeans to be scholar-practitioners andlife-long learners. Capella’s philosophyalso emphasizes collaboration: learnerswith their peers and learners withfaculty. Learners and faculty reflecttogether on their experiences, buildand apply knowledge, participate incommunities of learning, and maketheoretical and practical contributionsin their fields.University HistoryIn 1992, Stephen Shank, former CEOof Tonka Corporation, provided thevision, leadership, and a portion of theinitial funding for the incorporation of adistance-learning institution. Mr. Shankobserved that adults were underservedby traditional universities for severalreasons. Most significantly, attendingclasses is difficult or impossible forworking adults due to employment andfamily obligations, and traditionalcurriculum often does not correspondwith the professional goals of matureadults. He envisioned a barrier-freeuniversity that people could attendfrom remote locations — like their ownhomes — at their convenience.In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, anexperienced leader in higher educationand a former president of threeuniversities, joined Mr. Shank to serveas founding president and academicleader of Capella. Dr. Abel assembled apremier faculty, built graduate curricula,and guided the university towardacademic accreditation. In 1997, duringthe presidency of Dr. Bruce Francis,Capella achieved accreditation byThe Higher Learning Commissionand became a member of the NorthCentral Association of Colleges andSchools.Capella University, initially namedThe Graduate School of America(TGSA), offered master’s and doctoraldegree programs in management,education, and human services. Twoyears after accreditation, TGSA becameCapella University and went on toestablish the Schools of Business,Education, Human Services, Psychology,and Technology. Today, CapellaUniversity offers certificates andbachelor’s, master’s, and doctoraldegrees across five schools.In 2001, Dr. Michael Offerman, formerlya leader within the University of Wisconsinsystem, became president of CapellaUniversity. During Dr. Offerman’stenure, Capella has made learnersuccess the strategic initiative for theuniversity by emphasizing academicprogram quality as well as academicadvising and learner support services.A major milestone achieved during hispresidency occurred in 2003, whenThe Higher Learning Commission ofthe North Central Association grantedCapella permission to offer a full fouryear bachelor’s program.The undergraduate learning experiencehas been enhanced by a reorganizationof schools in 2004 to form the School ofUndergraduate Studies and the Schoolof Business and Technology in additionto the existing Schools of Education,Human Services, and the Harold AbelSchool of Psychology.Affirmative ActionCapella University is an affirmativeaction employer.Ownership of UniversityCapella University is wholly ownedby Capella Education Company, aMinnesota corporation.Institutional AccreditationsCapella University is accredited byThe Higher Learning Commission anda member of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools(NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,Chicago, IL 60602-5204, (312) 263-0456,www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

www.capella.eduCAPELLA UNIVERSITY7General OverviewAcademic Program OptionsCapella University offers graduatecertificates, the Bachelor of Science (BS),Master of Science (MS), Master ofBusiness Administration (MBA), Doctorof Philosophy (PhD), and Doctor ofPsychology (PsyD).Course FormatsCourses are offered online and indirected study formats. Designateddirected study courses are available onlyto doctoral learners in the Schools ofBusiness and Technology, Education,and Human Services. Directed studycourses, in which learners work one-toone with a faculty tutor, are offeredquarterly. Additional details andrequirements related to these courseformats can be found in the Academicand Other University Policies section ofthis catalog or on iGuide.Academic ResidenciesAll doctoral programs, clinically-focusedmaster’s programs, and some postmaster’s certificate programs requirelearners to attend academic residencies,either colloquia or the year-in-residence,offered in various locations. Academicresidencies provide opportunities forlearners to become familiar with CapellaUniversity’s resources, to learn researchmethodologies, and to prepare fornavigating the comprehensiveexamination and dissertation processes.It is through these face-to-face encountersthat learners further participate inCapella’s learning community bynetworking and discussing course work,projects, and research issues with otherlearners and faculty. Capella believes thatthe sense of community developedduring residential colloquia will endurethroughout the program and become anessential part of a successful learnerexperience. Additional details regardingresidency content and requirements canbe found on iGuide.Capella’s Commitment toLearner SuccessCapella University is committed tohelping learners succeed. To that end,the university has developed a uniquecombination of course work and supportservices intended to facilitate a strongstart for learners. New learners canexpect the following support: Online Orientation. An outstanding FirstCourse that setsthe stage for the rest of the learner’sprogram. Learner Success Lab. In this lab,learners receive the information andguidance they need to be successfuland connect to the Capella community.Learners are introduced to keyuniversity policies and resources thatwill help them successfully navigatetheir degree program. Learner SuccessLabs are facilitated by learner successcoordinators who are experienced inproviding new learners with theinformation and guidance they needto get off to a great start.Learner ServicesFor day-to-day needs, Capella’s learnersupport services are available onlinethrough iGuide, via e-mail, and throughtoll-free calls within the United States. iGuide – iGuide allows learners toaccess Capella’s services in oneconvenient place. Learners canregister for classes, apply for financialassistance, view an unofficialtranscript, and access a variety of otherconvenient services including theuniversity Learner Handbook. iGuidecan be found at www.capella.edu. Advisors – Advisors help learnersmake a successful transition into theirprogram at Capella and to serve as anongoing source of support throughouttheir education at Capella. Advisorsinclude academic advisors and learnersupport associates. Advisors areassigned by degree program and arededicated to assisting learners in thatprogram’s specializations. Advisorscommunicate with learners on anongoing basis, providing academic andpersonal strategies and support,clarifying university procedures,tracking and discussing academicprogress, and providing informationabout any changes that may affectlearners. A list of advisors by schooland degree program can be found oniGuide under Advising & AcademicSupport – Meet the Advisors. For questions or concerns regardingregistration, courses, access, financialaid, billing, or technical problems thatare not answered on iGuide, learnersupport associates are available toassist learners at 1-888-CAPELLA(227-3552), option 2, or by e-mailingLearner Support atlearnersupport@capella.edu. Peer Support – The goal of the peersupport area is to increase learnerconnections and networking throughonline peer-to-peer communitybuilding initiatives. Peer Support staffare responsible for monitoring anddeveloping online learner discussionboards, researching online communitybuilding initiatives, coordinating thedevelopment of online communities,and collaborating with other universitydepartments to create and improveonline networking tools. Academic Records – AcademicRecords maintains the records oflearners as they progress throughtheir courses and degree programsat Capella University. Its mission is toprovide confidential, accurateacademic records. Learners mayrequest official transcripts and viewand print their unofficial transcriptsany time through the Records andTranscripts section on iGuide. Alumni Center – Alumni benefit fromnetworking opportunities, professionalemployment information and careerGENERAL OVERVIEW1-888-CAPELLA

81-888-CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITY www.capella.eduGeneral Overview, continuedservices, an alumni newsletter, alumnigrants, discounted courses, selected useof library resources, and the opportunityfor free attendance at educationindustry trade shows where Capella isexhibiting. Further information on theAlumni Center can be found on iGuide. Bookstore – Textbooks and softwaremay be purchased through thebookstore, accessible through iGuide. Armed Forces Support Services –Capella University has a largepopulation of learners who areaffiliated with the armed forces.Capella recognizes that these learnersoften face unique challenges as theypursue higher education. CapellaUniversity provides support services tohelp armed forces learners overcomethe challenges of deployments, TDYmissions, and frequent moves. Capellaalso provides a military leave ofabsence for those learners whoexperience an interruption in theirprogram due to their militarycommitments. To learn more aboutthese support services, e-mail thearmed forces liaison atarmedforcessupport@capella.edu. Career Center – Career Center servicesare designed to help learners successfullynavigate the career planning anddevelopment process as they pursueand complete their degrees. While theCareer Center does not guaranteeemployment upon degree completionor provide placement services, it doesprovide career counseling, job searchadvising, and career managementsupport to all learners. The CareerCenter staff interacts with learners viae-mail and telephone to assist withcareer-related activities such as resume,CV, and cover letter development,interview preparation, effective jobsearch implementation, and careeradvancement efforts. iGuide CareerCenter resources are helpful tolearners in gathering occupationalinformation and trends, accessing jobpostings, and networking with learnersand alumni in their field. For moreinformation about resources andservices, visit the Career Center oniGuide and use the “Ask a CareerCounselor” e-mail feature to connectwith a counselor. Disability Services – Capella Universityrecognizes and fulfills its obligationsunder the Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) of 1990, the RehabilitationAct of 1973, and similar state laws.Capella University is committed toproviding reasonable accommodationsto qualified disabled learners inuniversity programs and activities.Learners can get more informationby e-mailing disabilityservices@capella.edu. Enrollment Services – CapellaUniversity’s enrollment services teamassists prospective learners from thepoint of initial inquiry through theapplication, admissions, andenrollment phases. Call 1-888-CAPELLA(227-3552), option 3 for assistance. Faculty Mentor – Doctoral learnerswork with a faculty mentor who assiststhem in the development andcompletion of the comprehensiveexamination and dissertation. Thefaculty mentor also advises learnerson course selection, success strategies,and professional issues. Mentorbiographies can be found on iGuide,Advising and Resources. Financial Aid – Financial aidcounselors

Capella University Library services in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University. We believe that Capella University delivers the quality, convenience, and impact working adults expect from higher education. Thanks for joining us. Michael J. Offerman, EdD President Michael J. Offerman, EdD President, Capella University A Message from the .