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41-888-CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITYTable of Contents,continuedHarold Abel School of Psychology . . . .63About the Harold Abel Schoolof Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Harold Abel School of PsychologyDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Master of Science (MS)CertificatesProfessional Licensure andCertification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64Harold Abel School of PsychologyDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Clinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66General PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyEducational PsychologyMaster of Science (MS)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Clinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologySchool PsychologySpecialist Certificate in SchoolPsychologyGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyEducational PsychologySport PsychologyCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Specialist Certificate in SchoolPsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyExecutive Human Resource Managementand ConsultationOrganizational Testing and AssessmentExecutive DevelopmentSport PsychologyAcademic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . . .70MS and PhD Residential ColloquiaClinical and CounselingYear-in-ResidenceSchool Psychology Year-in-ResidenceField Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Introduction to Field TrainingOverview of PracticumOverview of InternshipField Training RequirementsSchool of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73About the School of Technology . . . . .73Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Master of Science (MS) inInformation TechnologyBachelor of Science (BS) inInformation TechnologyGeneral Education in theBachelor of Science DegreeCertificatesProfessional/National Affiliationsand Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 www.capella.eduSchool of TechnologyDegree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Master of Science (MS)Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76General Information TechnologyInformation SecurityNetwork Architecture and DesignProject Management and LeadershipSystem Design and ProgrammingGraduate Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Professional Project ManagementInformation Security ProfessionalBachelor of Science (BS)in Technology Specializations . . . . . . . .78GeneralGraphics and MultimediaNetwork TechnologyProject ManagementWeb Application DevelopmentUndergraduate Certificates . . . . . . . . .81Foundations in Information SecurityFoundations in Information TechnologyFoundations in Network TechnologyFoundations in Project ManagementUndergraduate Course Descriptions . . .82General Education Courses . . . . . . . . .82School of Business Courses . . . . . . . . .82School of Technology Courses . . . . . . .85Graduate Course Descriptions . . . . . .90School of Education Courses . . . . . . . .90School of Human Services Courses . . .97School of Human ServicesResidency Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107School of Business – MBA Courses . .108School of Business – Organizationand Management Courses . . . . . . . . .110Harold Abel School ofPsychology Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Harold Abel School of PsychologyAcademic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . .124Harold Abel School of PsychologyWeekends-in-Residence Courses . . . .125School of Technology Courses . . . . . .126Colloquia and Residencies . . . . . . . . .131Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132School Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132School of BusinessSchool of EducationSchool of Human ServicesHarold Abel School of PsychologySchool of TechnologyFaculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Senior Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Core and Adjunct Faculty . . . . . . . . .134Advising and Academic Support . . . .144MBA Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145State Regulatory Information . . . . . . .147Rights to Change Requirements . . . . .147

1-888-CAPELLA www.capella.eduCAPELLA UNIVERSITYA Message from the PresidentWelcome to Capella UniversityInitially, many of our learners choose Capella University because it is anaccredited, online university in which a 24/7 class “schedule” allowsadults to attend classes without sacrificing work or family commitments.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 active andengaging learning community that invites them to include their ownknowledge and experience and to profit from the knowledge of others.They tell us that interaction with faculty and professional peers fromaround the world has increased the breadth and depth of their knowledgeand enhanced their critical thinking skills. At Capella, learners discoveracademic content that relates specifically to their own professions andprofessional goals, and knowledge that has immediate application intheir work.At Capella University, we provide an array of online services to minimizetime spent on the day-to-day details associated with higher education.Our learners have convenient online access to registration, financial aid,support from academic advisors, and the Johns Hopkins SheridanLibrary System.We believe that Capella University delivers the quality, convenience, andimpact that working adults expect from higher education. Thanks forjoining 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 has a passionatecommitment to providing learners witha profound learning experience. Thiscommitment is the foundation for theCapella Way of Learning. The CapellaWay involves the delivery of relevant andpractical knowledge, the use of variedlearning approaches to allow fordifferent learning styles and strengths,inclusion of learners’ knowledge andexperiences in the learning exchange,and limited demands on learners tocome together at the same time andplace. The Capella Way is characterizedby active learning involving teamworkand collaboration, creation of learningcommunities, and the provision ofexcellent learner support services. Thegoal of the Capella Way is to providelearners with knowledge and skills thathave immediate impact, that are anefficient path to improving theirprofessional value, and that lead to anintimate and profound learningexperience.University HistoryIn 1992, Stephen Shank, former CEOof Tonka Corporation, provided thevision, leadership, and a portion of theinitial funding for the incorporation ofa distance-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 attend fromremote locations — like their ownhomes — at their convenience.In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experiencedleader in higher education and a formerpresident of three universities, joinedMr. Shank to serve as founding presidentand academic leader of Capella. Dr. Abelassembled a premier faculty, builtgraduate curricula, and guided theuniversity toward academic accreditation.In 1997, during the presidency ofDr. Bruce Francis, Capella achievedaccreditation by The Higher LearningCommission and became a member ofthe North Central Association.Capella University, initially named TheGraduate School of America (TGSA),offered master’s and doctoral degreeprograms in management, education,and human services. Two years afteraccreditation, TGSA became CapellaUniversity and within three years hadestablished Schools of Business,Education, Human Services, Psychology,and Technology. Today, CapellaUniversity offers certificates, bachelor’s,master’s, and doctoral degrees acrossfive schools.In 2001, Dr. Michael Offerman, formerlya leader within the University ofWisconsin system, became president ofCapella University. During Dr. Offerman’stenure, Capella has made learner successthe strategic initiative for the universityby emphasizing academic programquality as well as academic advising andlearner support services. A majormilestone achieved during his presidencyoccurred in 2003, when The HigherLearning Commission of the NorthCentral Association granted Capellapermission to offer a full four-yearbachelor’s program.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 the Bachelorof Science (BS), Master of Science (MS),Master of Business Administration(MBA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD),and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).Course FormatsCourses are offered online and indirected study formats. Online coursesare typically twelve weeks in length.Designated directed study courses areavailable only to doctoral learners in theSchools of Business, Education, andHuman Services. Directed study coursesare offered quarterly, and learners workone-on-one with a faculty tutor.Additional details and requirementsrelated to each of these course formatscan be found in the Academic andOther University Policies section of thiscatalog, 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 year-in-residence,offered in various locations. Colloquiaprovide opportunities for learners tobecome familiar with Capella University’sresources, to learn researchmethodologies, and to prepare fornavigating the comprehensiveexamination and dissertation process.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 hopes thatthe sense of community developedduring residential colloquia will endurethroughout the program and become anessential part of a successful learnerexperience. Additional details regardingcolloquia 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. Taken inconjunction with their FirstCourse,learners receive the information andguidance they need to be successfuland connect to the Capella community.Learners assess their skills, includingwriting, computer, and timemanagement skills. The results ofthese self evaluations help determinethe most appropriate path for learnersto follow to ensure success. The finaloutcome of the lab is the approval of adegree completion plan (DCP) inwhich learners chart their paths to thesuccessful completion of their degrees.Capella’s academic advisors and facultystrive to provide the environment andsupport necessary for a successfullearning experience.Learner Support 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 makes it easy forlearners to access Capella’s servicesin one convenient place. It’s anindividualized, instant interface wherelearners can register for classes, applyfor financial assistance, view anunofficial transcript, and access avariety of other convenient servicesincluding the university LearnerHandbook. iGuide can be found atwww.capella.edu. University Services – If questionsconcerning registration, courses,access, financial aid, billing, ortechnical problems are not answeredin iGuide, University Services staff areavailable to assist at 1-888-CAPELLA(227-3552), option 2, or by e-mailingUniversity Services atuniversityservices@capella.edu. Academic Advisors – Academicadvisors work with learners to orientthem to Capella so they feelcomfortable in their new learningenvironment. Advisors guide learnersas they create a degree completionplan (DCP) and provide assistancewhile enrolled at Capella. Academicadvisor contact information can befound on iGuide’s Advising andResources section. Academic Records – AcademicRecords maintains the records oflearners as they progress throughtheir courses and degree programs atCapella 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 careerservices, an alumni newsletter, alumnigrants, discounted courses, selecteduse of library resources, and theopportunity for free attendance ateducation industry trade shows whereCapella is exhibiting. Furtherinformation on the Alumni Centercan be found on iGuide. Bookstore – Textbooks and softwaremay be purchased through thebookstore, accessible through iGuide.GENERAL OVERVIEW1-888-CAPELLA

81-888-CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITY www.capella.eduGeneral Overview, continued Career Center – Career Centerservices are designed to help learnerssuccessfully navigate the careerplanning and development process asthey pursue and complete theirdegrees. While the Career Center doesnot guarantee employment upondegree completion, it does providecareer counseling, job search advising,and career management support to alllearners. The Career Center staffinteracts with learners via e-mail andtelephone to assist with career-relatedactivities such as resume and coverletter development, interviewpreparation, effective job searchimplementation, 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 service 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 Disability Services atdisabilityservices@capella.edu. Enrollment Services – Enrollmentdirectors guide applicants step-bystep through the admissions andenrollment processes. Call1-888-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. Facultymentor information can be foundthrough iGuide’s Advising andResources section. Financial Aid – Financial aid counselorshelp learners explore all options forfinancing their education. The Capellaonline financial aid center is the bestsource of information for federalloans, veteran’s benefits, special aidprograms, and employer tuitionreimbursement. See the Financessection on iGuide for moreinformation, or call University Servicesat 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552),option 2, or e-mail University Servicesat universityservices@capella.edu. Learner Accounts – The learneraccounts team is responsible forensuring accurate, timely billing oflearner accounts for tuition, employerreimbursement, and financial aiddisbursements. For questions aboutstatements or billing, call UniversityServices at 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552),option 2, or e-mail University Servicesat universityservices@capella.edu. Learner Ambassadors – Learnerambassadors are selected CapellaUniversity learners who have agreedto help other learners succeed atCapella. Learn more about makingcontact with a learner ambassadorthrough iGuide. Library – Capella University haspartnered with the Sheridan LibrarySystem at Johns Hopkins Universityto provide a full range of academiclibrary resources and services in anonline environment. The Capellalibrary Web site provides access tothousands of full-text articles,citations, abstracts, technical reports,and electronic books (e-books).Learners may also request books,copies of articles, and other resourcesheld by university libraries nationwide. In addition, Capella referencelibrarians are available to assistlearners and faculty with researchquestions, to help learners use librarydatabases effectively, and to teachlearners to successfully navigate thelibrary Web site. The library isaccessible through iGuide’s Advisingand Resources section. Learnersmay contact a reference librarianby sending an e-mail tocapella@jhpersonallibrarian.orgor by calling 1-888-375-8221. Writing Program – To help learnersimprove their written communicationskills, Capella offers a variety ofwriting resources. These includewriting courses, online tutoring, andan array of guidelines and referencesin the Writing Support section of theAcademic Success Center on iGuide.The Writing Program also offers faceto-face writing instruction at colloquiain writing-focused sessions and oneon-one consultations with writingfaculty in the Mobile Writing Center.

www.capella.eduCAPELLA UNIVERSITYComputer RequirementsPlease review these requirements carefully; computer hardware, software, and the Internet connection are the primarymeans of participating in courses and thus are significant contributors to academic success.Internet connection: Capella University’s technical support staff strongly recommends a broadband (cable modem or DSL)Internet connection. While not required, subscribing to a broadband connection may be the most important investmentlearners can make to improve their online learning experience.All LearnersMinimumRecommendedInternet Connection56K modemBroadband (cable or DSL)E-mail CapabilitiesE-mail clientUnique e-mail address(not shared by others in a family or company)Microsoft (MS) Outlook or Outlook Express5 MB of e-mail storageHTML e-mail capabilitiesSoftware*Macintosh: MS Word 98 or higherPC: MS Word 2000 or higherAnti-virus softwareMacintosh: MS Office 98 or higherPC: MS Office 2000 or higherSymantec Norton Anti-Virus SoftwarePlug-ins**(free downloads)Windows Media Player 8Adobe Acrobat Reader 6Flash Player 7Java 1.4.2Windows Media Player 9PeripheralsVideo card and monitor display capable of800x600 pixel resolutionSpeakersSound cardVideo card and monitor display capable of1024x768 pixel resolution* Specific courses or programs may have additional requirements.* Pop-up blockers will impede the ability to use Capella’s online resources.** Capella University provides Computer Check-up, a learner tool for verifying and correcting browser settings, including plug-ins.PC MinimumRecommendedProcessor1GHz2 GHzOperating SystemWindows 98/Windows MEWindows XPRAM256 MB512 MBBrowser (only 1 needed)Mi

1-888-CAPELLA www.capella.edu CAPELLA UNIVERSITY 5 Initially, many of our learners choose Capella University because it is an accredited, online university in which a 24/7 class "schedule" allows adults to attend classes without sacrificing work or family commitments. But after one course, their reasons for attending Capella University