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CAPELLA UNIVERSITYTable of Contents, continuedPracticum/Internship ExperienceMaster of Science (MS) inAddiction Studies Degree ProgramMaster of Science (MS) inClinical Mental Health Counseling Degree ProgramMaster of Science (MS) inMarriage and Family Counseling/Therapy SpecializationGeneral Marriage and Family Counseling/TherapyMaster of Science (MS) in School CounselingResidenciesPracticum/Internship ExperienceGraduate Counseling Certificate ProgramsContemporary Theory in Addictive BehaviorContemporary Theory in Couple and Family SystemsContemporary Theory in Mental Health ServicesContemporary Theory in School-Based ServicesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services SpecializationsMultidisciplinary Human ServicesNonprofit Management and LeadershipSocial and Community ServicesDoctor of Human Services (DHS) SpecializationsAdvanced Program Evaluation and Data AnalyticsLeadership and Organizational ManagementMaster of Science (MS) in Human Services SpecializationsLeadership and Organizational ManagementProgram Evaluation and Data AnalyticsSocial and Community ServicesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) inAdvanced Studies in Human Behavior SpecializationGeneral Advanced Studies in Human BehaviorSchool of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Program Descriptions and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184School Mission StatementEducation Degree ProgramsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in EducationDoctor of Education (EdD)Education Specialist (EdS)Master of Education (MEd) in Teaching and LearningMaster of Science (MS) in EducationMaster of Science (MS) in Education Innovation andTechnologyMaster of Science (MS) in Higher EducationGraduate Certificate ProgramsLearning FormatsGuidedPathFlexPathMultiple SpecializationsProfessional Licensure and CertificationA Message from the Interim Dean of Education . . . . . . . . 186Education Academic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education SpecializationsCurriculum and InstructionK–12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationSpecial Education LeadershipInstructional Design for Online LearningLeadership for Higher EducationNursing EducationPostsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Studies in EducationDoctor of Education (EdD) SpecializationsAdult EducationCurriculum and InstructionEducational Leadership and ManagementPerformance Improvement LeadershipPersonalized and Competency-Based InstructionReading and LiteracyTeacher Leader in K–12 StudiesTeacher Leader in Digital TransformationEducation Specialist (EdS) SpecializationsCurriculum and InstructionLeadership in Educational AdministrationPersonalized and Competency-Based InstructionReading and LiteracyTeacher Leader in K–12 StudiesTeacher Leader in Digital TransformationMaster of Education (MEd) in Teaching and LearningMaster of Education (MEd)in Teaching and Learning, FlexPath optionMaster of Science (MS) in Education SpecializationsCurriculum and InstructionEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education StudiesEnglish Language Learning and TeachingK–12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationReading and LiteracySpecial Education TeachingInstructional Design for Online LearningTraining and Performance ImprovementMaster of Science (MS) in Education Innovation andTechnology SpecializationsGeneral Educational TechnologyCompetency-Based InstructionInstruction in the 1:1 EnvironmentPersonalized LearningProfessional Growth and DevelopmentMaster of Science (MS) in Higher Education SpecializationsAdult EducationHigher Education Leadership and AdministrationIntegrative StudiesPost-Master’s Certificate ProgramsPost-Master’s Certificate in Adult Education LeadershipPost-Master’s Certificate inCollege Teaching5TABLE OF CONTENTS1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2

6CAPELLA UNIVERSITY1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2Table of Contents, continued ost-Master’s Certificate in Curriculum and InstructionPPost-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership andManagementPost-Master’s Certificate in Leadership and AccountabilityPost-Master’s Certificate in Leadership for HigherEducationPost-Master’s Certificate in Performance ImprovementLeadershipPost-Master’s Certificate in Postsecondary and AdultEducationPost-Master’s Certificate in Professional Studies inEducationPost-Master’s Certificate in ResearchGraduate Certificate ProgramsAdult EducationCompetency-Based InstructionHigher Education Leadership and AdministrationInstruction in the 1:1 EnvironmentPersonalized LearningProfessional Growth and DevelopmentSchool of Nursing and Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216Program Descriptions and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216School Mission StatementUndergraduate—Degree ProgramsBachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care AdministrationBachelor of Science in Public Health (BS)Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Graduate—Degree ProgramsDoctor of Health Administration (DHA)Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)Master of Health Administration (MHA)Master of Public Health (MPH)Graduate—Degree ProgramsDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Certificate ProgramsBachelor’s/Master’s OptionsAccelerated Master’s PathwayCombined Bachelor’s/Master’s OptionsLearning FormatsGuidedPathFlexPathMultiple SpecializationsProfessional Licensure and CertificationA Message from the Interim Dean of Nursingand Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220Undergraduate—Nursing and Health SciencesAcademic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Care AdministrationSpecializationsHealth Information ManagementAccelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health CareAdministration/MHA optionHealth Information Management, FlexPath optionAccelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health CareAdministration/MHA option, FlexPath optionLeadershipAccelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health CareAdministration/MHA optionLeadership, FlexPath optionAccelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Health CareAdministration/MHA option, FlexPath optionBachelor of Science in Public Health (BS) Degree ProgramAccelerated Master’s Pathway, BS in Public Health/MPHoptionDepartment of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree ProgramCombined BSN/MSN optionBachelor of Science inNursing (BSN) Degree Program, FlexPath optionCombined BSN/MSN option, FlexPath optionGraduate—Nursing and Health SciencesAcademic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) SpecializationsGeneral Health AdministrationHealth Care LeadershipHealth Care Quality and AnalyticsHealth Policy and AdvocacyPracticumDoctor of Public Health (DrPH) Degree ProgramPracticumMaster of Health Administration (MHA) SpecializationsGeneral Health AdministrationGeneral Health Administration, FlexPath optionHealth Care InformaticsHealth Care Informatics, FlexPath optionHealth Care LeadershipHealth Care Leadership, FlexPath optionHealth Care OperationsMaster of Public Health (MPH) Degree ProgramPracticumHealth Sciences Post-Master’s Certificate ProgramEpidemiologyGraduate Certificate ProgramsHealth AdministrationHealth Administration, FlexPath optionHealth Care InformaticsHealth Care LeadershipPublic HealthDepartment of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)DNP Preparatory ProgramBSN-to-DNPPracticumMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) SpecializationsCare CoordinationRN-to-MSN Care Coordination

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY7Table of Contents, continuedCare Coordination, FlexPath optionRN-to-MSN Care Coordination, FlexPath optionNursing EducationRN-to-MSN Nursing Education Nursing Education, FlexPath optionRN-to-MSN Nursing Education, FlexPath optionNursing InformaticsRN-to-MSN Nursing InformaticsNursing Informatics, FlexPath optionRN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics, FlexPath optionNursing Leadership and AdministrationRN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and AdministrationNursing Leadership and Administration, FlexPath optionRN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration,FlexPath optionPracticumNursing Graduate Certificate ProgramsCare CoordinationNursing InformaticsNursing LeadershipHarold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242Program Descriptions and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242School Mission StatementUndergraduate—Psychology Degree ProgramBachelor of Science (BS) in PsychologyGraduate—Psychology Degree ProgramsDoctor of Psychology (PsyD)Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in PsychologyMaster of Science (MS) in PsychologyMaster of Science (MS) in Clinical PsychologyPsychology Graduate Certificate ProgramsPsychology ConcentrationsBachelor’s/Master’s OptionsCombined Bachelor’s/Master’s OptionsLearning FormatsGuidedPathFlexPathMultiple SpecializationsProfessional Licensure and CertificationA Message from the Dean of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245Undergraduate—Psychology Academic Offerings . . . . . . . 246Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology SpecializationsGeneral PsychologyCombined BS in Psychology/MS in Education or MS inHigher Education optionsCombined BS in Psychology/MS in Clinical PsychologyoptionCombined BS/MS in Psychology optionGeneral Psychology, FlexPath optionBachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Pre-CounselingDegree ProgramPre-Counseling-to-Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy concentrationPre-Counseling-to-Clinical Mental Health CounselingconcentrationPre-Counseling-to-School Counseling concentrationGraduate—Psychology Academic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . 249Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology SpecializationsGeneral PsychologyAddiction PsychologyBehavior AnalysisDevelopmental PsychologyEducational PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyDoctor of Psychology(PsyD) SpecializationClinical PsychologyPsyD Clinical PsychologyYear-in-ResidencePsyD Clinical TrainingOverview of PracticumOverview of InternshipDoctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School PsychologyPsyD in School Psychology ResidenciesMaster of Science (MS) in Psychology SpecializationsGeneral PsychologyGeneral Psychology, FlexPath optionApplied Behavior AnalysisChild and Adolescent DevelopmentChild and Adolescent Development, FlexPath optionEducational PsychologyEducational Psychology, FlexPath optionEvaluation, Research, and MeasurementIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational Psychology, FlexPath optionLeadership Coaching PsychologySport PsychologySport Psychology, FlexPath optionMaster of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology SpecializationsApplied ResearchClinical CounselingForensicMS in Clinical Psychology ResidenciesMS Psychology Clinical TrainingOverview of PracticumMS Psychology Year-in-ResidencePsychology Certificate ProgramsApplied Behavior AnalysisPlay TherapySpecialist Certificate inSchool PsychologySpecialist Certificate Year-in-ResidenceSpecialist CertificateClinical TrainingTABLE OF CONTENTS1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2

8CAPELLA UNIVERSITY1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2Table of Contents, continuedOverview of PracticumOverview of InternshipPsychology ConcentrationsFamily PsychologySchool of Public Service Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270Program Descriptions and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270School Mission StatementUndergraduate—Degree ProgramBachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal JusticeGraduate—Degree ProgramsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminal JusticeDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Emergency ManagementDoctor of Emergency Management (DEM)Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)Master of Science (MS) in Criminal JusticeMaster of Science (MS) in Emergency ManagementMaster of Public Administration (MPA)ConcentrationsDepartment of Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271Social Work Degree ProgramsDoctor of Social Work (DSW)Master of Social Work—Advanced StandingMaster of Social WorkA Message from the Dean of Public Service Leadership . . 273Undergraduate—Public Service LeadershipAcademic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal JusticeGraduate—Public Service LeadershipAcademic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminal Justice DegreeProgramDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Emergency Management Degree ProgramDoctor of Emergency Management (DEM)Degree ProgramDoctor of Public Administration (DPA) Degree ProgramMaster of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice Degree ProgramMaster of Science (MS) in Emergency Management DegreeProgramMaster of Public Administration (MPA) Degree ProgramConcentrationsContinuity ManagementCorrectionsCriminologyCritical Infrastructure and Key ResourcesHigher EducationHuman Resource ManagementProject ManagementDepartment of Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281Doctor of Social Work (DSW)Master of Social Work—Advanced StandingMaster of Social Work (MSW)Field ExperienceCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445AdministrationCapella UniversityAcademic AdministrationExecutive AdministrationBoard of DirectorsSTRATEGIC EDUCATION, INC.Executive ManagementBoard of DirectorsSchool DirectoriesDivision of Arts and SciencesSchool of Business and TechnologySchool of Counseling and Human ServicesSchool of EducationSchool of Nursing and Health SciencesHarold Abel School of PsychologySchool of Public Service LeadershipFaculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448Division of Arts and SciencesGeneral Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448School of Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449School of Counseling and Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 455School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459School of Nursing and Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463Harold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467School of Public Service Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471State Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475

1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2CAPELLA UNIVERSITY9Welcome to Capella UniversityA Message from the PresidentWelcome to Capella University!You may have initially selected Capella University because it offers the accreditedprogram you seek, or because of its convenient 24/7 availability, or because it camehighly recommended by a friend or family member. But we’ve found that after onecourse, our learners’ reasons for attending Capella University change. What ourlearners find in the courserooms is an active and engaging community of learnersand faculty, in which learners are invited to contribute their own knowledge andexperiences while benefitting from the perspectives of their peers. Our learners tellus that this interaction with world-class faculty and with fellow learners from aroundthe globe not only builds their skills and capabilities, but inspires them to make adifference—in their own lives as well as in their work places and communities.Richard Senese, PhD, LPCapella University PresidentThis catalog is a comprehensive resource that gives you a sense of the breadthand depth of Capella University. It contains detailed descriptions of our schools,programs, and courses, as well as helpful information about our learner-facingservices, policies, and procedures.What the catalog cannot adequately convey is the power of the learning experienceyou will find here. During your time at Capella you will build strong relationshipswith faculty, fellow learners, and advisors, and you will engage in an academicprogram that is more rigorous and rewarding than you can imagine.I wish you the best of luck in your studies and for your future academic andprofessional success.Thanks for joining us.Best regards,Richard SeneseCapella University PresidentWELCOME TO CAPELLA UNIVERSITYReturn to Table of Contents

10CAPELLA UNIVERSITY1.888.CAPELLA Volume 18–19, No. 2Return to Table of ContentsAbout Capella UniversityUniversity Mission StatementThe mission of Capella University is to extend access to highquality bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and certificateprograms for adults who seek to maximize their personaland professional potential. This mission is fulfilled throughinnovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adultlearners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevantlearning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes.University ValuesCapella University is a learning-centered community that values:Our learners.We foster the success and achievement of our learners byproviding an academically rich, outcomes-based education anda value-added customer experience.Human potential.We honor the potential of each person. We believe in people,challenge them, and help them achieve their goals; we enabletransformations.Achievement.The achievement of Capella learners is our measure of success.We’re proud to take accountability for our individual andorganizational results.Decisive collaboration.As a nimble organization, we foster a culture of decisivenessthat is informed by practical collaboration. We empowereach other to seek input and constructive debate, then makedecisions and move forward.Innovation.We value innovation and entrepreneuri

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