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Volume 07–08, No. 2CAPELLA UNIVERSITY3Table of ContentsBachelor of Science (BS)in Public Safety Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Criminal JusticeEmergency ManagementHomeland SecuritySecurity ManagementUndergraduate Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80General Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Lower-Division Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Business Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Information Technology Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Public Safety Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Capella University Graduate Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93School of Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95About the School of Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and ManagementDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information TechnologyMaster of Science (MS) in Organization and ManagementMaster of Science (MS ) in Information TechnologyMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97School of Business and Technology Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . 98Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Organization and Management Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98GeneralHuman Resource ManagementInformation Technology ManagementLeadershipManagement EducationProject ManagementDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Information Technology Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101General Area of StudyInformation SecurityInformation Technology EducationProject ManagementMaster of Science (MS)in Organization and Management Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103GeneralHuman Resource ManagementLeadershipMaster of Science (MS)in Information Technology Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104General Information TechnologyHealth Information ManagementInformation SecurityNetwork Architecture and DesignProject Management and LeadershipSystem Design and DevelopmentMaster of Business Administration (MBA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106GeneralAccountingFinanceHealth Care ManagementHuman Resource ManagementInformation Technology ManagementMarketingProject ManagementGraduate Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Human Resource ManagementInformation Security ProfessionalLeadershipProfessional Project ManagementSchool of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111About the School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Education Specialist (EdS)Master of Science (MS)Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Professional Licensure and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112School of Education Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Curriculum and InstructionK–12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationSpecial Education LeadershipInstructional Design for Online LearningLeadership for Higher EducationPostsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Studies in EducationTraining and Performance ImprovementEducation Specialist (EdS) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Curriculum and InstructionLeadership in Educational AdministrationMaster of Science (MS) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Curriculum and InstructionEarly Childhood EducationK–12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationReading and LiteracyEnrollment ManagementInstructional Design for Online LearningLeadership for Higher EducationPostsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Studies in EducationTraining and Performance ImprovementCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Post-Master’s Certificate in College TeachingPost-Master’s Certificate in Enrollment ManagementSchool of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125About the School of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human ServicesDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public SafetyMaster of Science (MS) in Human ServicesMaster of Science (MS) in Public HealthMaster of Science (MS) in Public SafetyCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Professional Licensure and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127School of Human Services Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Human Services Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128General Human ServicesCounseling StudiesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesSocial and Community ServicesTABLE OF CONTENTS1.888.CAPELLA

4CAPELLA UNIVERSITY1.888.CAPELLA Volume 07–08, No. 2Table of ContentsDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)in Public Safety Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Public Safety LeadershipCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementMaster of Science (MS)in Human Services Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131General Human ServicesCounseling StudiesGerontologyHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesSocial and Community ServicesMarital, Couple, and Family Counseling/TherapyMental Health CounselingSchool CounselingClinical Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Master of Science (MS)in Public Health Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Health Management and PolicySocial and Behavioral SciencesMaster of Science (MS)in Public Safety Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Public Safety LeadershipCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementCertificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137Addictions CounselingCriminal JusticeDiversity StudiesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesMarriage and Family ServicesProfessional CounselingSocial and Community ServicesHarold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139About the Harold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)Master of Science (MS)Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Professional Licensure and Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Harold Abel School of Psychology Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . 142Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Specialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Clinical PsychologyDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Educational PsychologyGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyMaster of Science (MS) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Educational PsychologyEvaluation, Research, and MeasurementGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyLeadership Coaching PsychologyOrganizational Leader DevelopmentSport PsychologyClinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologySchool PsychologyCertificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Specialist Certificate in School PsychologyAcademic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149PhD and MS Residential ColloquiaPsyD Clinical Psychology Year-in-ResidenceSchool Psychology Year-in-Residence for MS andSpecialist Certificate Learners in School PsychologyField Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151Introduction to Field TrainingOverview of PracticumOverview of InternshipField Training RequirementsCourse Renumbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153Graduate Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155School of Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155MBA CoursesMaster’s Organization and Management CoursesGraduate Writing CoursesDoctoral Organization and Management CoursesMaster’s Information Technology CoursesDoctoral Information Technology CoursesColloquia and ResidenciesSchool of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171CoursesGraduate Writing CoursesColloquia and ResidenciesSchool of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183Master’s and Doctoral Human Services CoursesGraduate Writing CoursesMaster’s Public Health CoursesColloquia and ResidenciesHarold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194Graduate Writing CourseCoursesColloquia and ResidenciesClinical Psychology Year-in ResidenceSchool Psychology Year-in-ResidenceGovernance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210School Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210School of Undergraduate StudiesSchool of Business and TechnologySchool of EducationSchool of Human ServicesHarold Abel School of PsychologyFaculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213School of Undergraduate Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213School of Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220School of Human Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223Harold Abel School of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227State Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230Right to Change Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

Volume 07–08, No. 2CAPELLA UNIVERSITYA Message from the PresidentWelcome to Capella UniversityCapella University, an accredited online university, is committed tomeeting the educational needs of adults. Capella respects the multiplecommitments its learners meet and values the personal andprofessional experience they bring to their courses. The university’sfocus on helping learners fulfill their potential is evident in theirachievements and enthusiasm.Our learners talk about the quality and energy of the learningexperience at Capella. What they find in our courserooms is an activeand engaging learning community that invites them to include theirown knowledge and experience and to profit from the knowledge andexperience of others.Valerie Perkins, EdDInterim President, Capella UniversityLearners 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 that has immediateapplication 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 as a fullrange of academic library resources through Capella UniversityLibrary.We believe that Capella University delivers the quality and impactworking adults expect from higher education.Thanks for joining us.Valerie Perkins, EdDInterim President5WELCOME TO CAPELLA1.888.CAPELLA

61.888.CAPELLACAPELLA UNIVERSITY Volume 07–08, No. 2About Capella UniversityMission StatementThe mission of Capella University is to extend access to highquality bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate programsfor adults who seek to maximize their personal andprofessional potential. This mission is fulfilled throughinnovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adultlearners and involve active, engaging, challenging, andrelevant learning experiences offered in a variety of deliverymodes.Educational PhilosophyLearning Commission and became a member of the NorthCentral Association of Colleges and Schools.Capella University, initially named The Graduate School ofAmerica (TGSA), offered master’s and doctoral degreeprograms in management, education, and human services.Two years after accreditation, TGSA became Capella Universityand went on to establish the schools of Business, Education,Human Services, Psychology, and Technology. Today, CapellaUniversity offers certificates and bachelor’s, master’s, anddoctoral degrees across five schools.Capella University’s educational philosophy focuses ondeveloping scholar-practitioners through learning thatincorporates both theoretical knowledge and relevantexperience. Learners synthesize scholarship with practicalapplication appropriate to their level—as reflectivepractitioners at the baccalaureate level, as practitioner-scholarsat the master’s level, and as scholar-practitioners at thedoctoral level. Capella University faculty are themselvesscholar-practitioners or as appropriate, practitioner-scholars.They guide and facilitate learner development throughdissemination of knowledge and the formation of learningcommunities. They promote active learning, and they modelwhat it means to be scholar-practitioners and life-long learners.Capella’s philosophy also emphasizes collaboration: learnerswith their peers and learners with faculty. Learners and facultyreflect together on their experiences, build and applyknowledge, participate in communities of learning, and maketheoretical and practical contributions in their fields.In 2001, Dr. Michael Offerman, formerly a leader within theUniversity of Wisconsin system, became president of CapellaUniversity. During Dr. Offerman’s tenure, Capella has madelearner success the strategic initiative for the university byemphasizing academic program quality, academic advising,and learner support services. A major milestone achievedduring his presidency occurred in 2003, when The HigherLearning Commission of the North Central Associationgranted Capella permission to offer a full four-year bachelor’sprogram.University HistoryOwnership of UniversityIn 1992, Stephen Shank, former CEO of Tonka Corporation,provided the vision, leadership, and a portion of the initialfunding for the incorporation of a distance-learninginstitution. Mr. Shank observed that adults were underservedby traditional universities for several reasons. Mostsignificantly, attending classes is difficult or impossible forworking adults due to employment and family obligations, andtraditional curriculum often does not correspond with theprofessional goals of mature adults. He envisioned a barrierfree university that people could attend from remotelocations—such as their own homes—at their convenience.Capella University is wholly owned by Capella EducationCompany, a Minnesota corporation.In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experienced leader in highereducation and a former president of three universities, joinedMr. Shank to serve as founding president and academic leaderof Capella. Dr. Abel assembled a premier faculty, builtgraduate curricula, and guided the university toward academicaccreditation. In 1997, during the presidency of Dr. BruceFrancis, Capella achieved accreditation by The HigherThe undergraduate learning experience has been enhancedby a reorganization of schools in 2004 to form the School ofUndergraduate Studies and the School of Business andTechnology in addition to the existing schools of Education,Human Services, and the Harold Abel School of Psychology.Affirmative ActionCapella University is an affirmative action employer.Institutional AccreditationCapella University225 South Sixth StreetNinth FloorMinneapolis, MN 554021.888.CAPELLA (227.3552)www.capella.edu

Volume 07–08, No. 2CAPELLA UNIVERSITY7General OverviewAcademic FreedomCapella University is committed to freedom of expression andinquiry, strives to promote an atmosphere in which rigorousacademic dialogue is maintained, while respect for collegiality,civility, and diversity is embraced.Academic Program OptionsCapella University offers graduate certificates, the Bachelorof Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA), Education Specialist (EdS), Doctorof Philosophy (PhD), and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).Course FormatsCourses are offered online and in directed study formats.Courses designated as directed study are available only todoctoral learners in the schools of Business and Technology,Education, and Human Services. Directed study courses, inwhich learners work one-to-one with a faculty tutor, are offeredquarterly. Additional details and requirements related to thesecourse formats can be found in the University Policies sectionof this catalog and on iGuide.Academic ResidenciesAll doctoral programs, clinically focused master’s programs,and some post-master’s certificate programs require learnersto attend academic residencies (colloquia, the year-inresidence, or pre-practicum) offered in various locations.Academic residencies provide opportunities for learners tobecome familiar with Capella University resources, to developor affirm academic skill sets, to acquire clinical skillcompetencies, to learn research methodologies, and toprepare for the comprehensive examination and dissertationprocesses. Through these face-to-face encounters, learnersextend participation in Capella’s learning community bynetworking, focusing on academic success strategies,interacting with peers and faculty, and developing academiccompetencies that support program completion. Capellabelieves that the sense of community developed duringresidency experiences will endure throughout the programand become an essential part of a successful learnerexperience. Additional details regarding residency contentand requirements can be found on iGuide.Capella’s Commitment to Learner SuccessCapella University is committed to helping learners succeed.To that end, the university has developed a uniquecombination of course work and support services intended tofacilitate a strong start for learners. New learners can expectthe following support: The University Orientation Seminar provides all newlearners with the knowledge, skills, and advice they needto be successful in Capella’s online learning environment.Learners navigate Capella’s online courseroom, take avirtual tour of university support services, and engage in anonline discussion with an orientation facilitator and othernew learners. Learners begin with an outstanding first course that sets thestage for the rest of their program.Learner ServicesFor day-to-day needs, Capella’s learner support services areavailable online through iGuide, via email, and throughtoll-free calls within the United States. iGuide—iGuide allows learners to access Capella’s services inone convenient place. Learners can enroll in courses, applyfor financial assistance, view an unofficial transcript, andaccess a variety of other convenient services, including theuniversity Learner Handbook and catalog. iGuide can befound at www.capella.edu. For questions or concernsregarding enrollment, courses, access, financial aid, billing,or technical problems that are not answered on iGuide,learner support associates are available to assist learners at1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), option 2, or by emailingLearner Support at LearnerSupport@capella.edu. Advisors—Advisors help learners make a successfultransition into their program and serve as an ongoingsource of support throughout their education at Capella.Advisors include academic advisors and learner supportassociates. Advisors are dedicated to assisting learners in thatprogram’s specializations. Advisors communicate withlearners on an ongoing basis, providing academic andpersonal strategies and support, clarifying universityprocedures, tracking and discussing academic progress, andproviding information about any changes that may affectlearners. A list of advisors by school and degree program canbe found on iGuide under Advising & Academic Support—Meet Your Academic Advisor. Academic Records—The Registrar’s Office maintains theacademic records of learners as they progress through theircourses and degree programs at Capella University. Itsmission is to provide confidential, accurate academicrecords. Learners may request official transcripts and viewand print their unofficial transcripts any time through theRecords & Transcripts section on iGuide. Learners mayrequest official transcripts on iGuide or by calling LearnerSupport at 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), option 2.GENERAL OVERVIEW1.888.CAPELLA

8CAPELLA UNIVERSITY1.888.CAPELLA Volume 07–08, No. 2General Overview, continuedLearners must submit a written request for release of theiracademic record to a third party. Unless otherwise specified,academic record information released to a third-partyrequestor includes only the official transcript, applicationsfor admission, admission decisions, the final disposition ofany disciplinary actions, and changes to enrollment status. Alumni Association—Alumni benefit from networkingopportunities, professional employment information andcareer services, an alumni newslette

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