Capella University

Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.
Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 28,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.
Capella believes in providing students both superb academics and practical skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who are scholars and practitioners in their fields. Additionally, where applicable, curricula are constructed to meet the standards established by professional trade associations to ensure students gain the knowledge sought by employers.
Capella University admissions requirements
Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization. International applicants residing outside the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human Services, and Psychology.
Financial aid at Capella University
Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on other non-federal loan programs.
Also available are Capella-funded scholarships in select disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education students, as well as external scholarships offered specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.
Bachelor's
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
- Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Science in General Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
- Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
- Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Information Assurance and Security
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Project Management
- Bachelor of Science in Management and Leadership
- Bachelor of Science in Network Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Project Management
- Bachelor of Science in Retail Management
- Bachelor of Science in Security Management
- Bachelor of Science in Software Architecture
Master's
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration in Accounting
- Master of Business Administration in Finance
- Master of Business Administration in Global Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
- Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management
- Master of Business Administration in Information Technology Management
- Master of Business Administration in Marketing
- Master of Business Administration in Project Management
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
- Master of Science in Business Analysis
- Master of Science in Child and Adolescent Development
- Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Science in Counseling Studies
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
- Master of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Science in Educational Psychology
- Master of Science in Emergency Management
- Master of Science in Enrollment Management
- Master of Science in Enterprise Software Architecture
- Master of Science in Evaluation, Research and Measurement
- Master of Science in General Business
- Master of Science in General Human Services
- Master of Science in General Psychology
- Master of Science in Gerontology
- Master of Science in Health Care Administration
- Master of Science in Health Information Management
- Master of Science in Human Resource Management
- Master of Science in Industrial Labor & Relations
- Master of Science in Information Assurance & Security
- Master of Science in Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Master of Science in K-12 Studies in Education (for licensed K-12 teachers)
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Master of Science in Leadership Coaching Psychology
- Master of Science in Leadership for Higher Education
- Master of Science in Leadership in Educational Administration (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
- Master of Science in Legal Studies
- Master of Science in Management & Policy
- Master of Science in Management of Nonprofit Agencies
- Master of Science in Marital, Couple and Family Counseling/Therapy
- Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Science in Network Architecture
- Master of Science in Nursing Education
- Master of Science in Nursing Education Bridge
- Master of Science in Organizational Leader Development
- Master of Science in Postsecondary and Adult Education
- Master of Science in Professional Studies in Education
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Master of Science in Public Safety Leadership
- Master of Science in Reading and Literacy (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
- Master of Science in School Counseling
- Master of Science in School Psychology
- Master of Science in Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Master of Science in Social & Community Services
- Master of Science in Special Education Teaching
- Master of Science in Sport Psychology
- Master of Science in Training and Performance Improvement
Doctorate
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
- Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Business
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Human Services
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Information Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Organizational Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Health Care Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Security
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology Project Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in K-12 Studies in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership for Higher Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership in Educational Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Nonprofit Agencies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Postsecondary and Adult Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Professional Studies in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Project Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety Leadership
- Doctor of Philosophy in Social & Community Services
- Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Training and Performance Improvement
- Doctor of Philosphy in Accounting
- Doctor of Public Administration
Post-Master's Certificate
Education Specialist (EdS)
- Educational Specialist in Curriculm and Instruction
- Educational Specialist in Leadership in Education Administration
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Learn more about our 28 PhD, PsyD, DPA, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MBA, BS and BPA degree programs and 123 specializations by filling out the form today.
Quick Facts
- Our Accreditation - We are proud of our accreditation from The Higher Learning Commission.
- Support Services - Our expansive network of academic advisors, career counselors and learning resources helps ensure success for our nearly 13,000 learners.
- Capella Learners - Our diverse group of adult learners say our online courseroom is more rewarding and more invigorating than any other educational experience they have encountered.
- Capella Faculty - Our faculty members are subject-matter experts of the highest caliber. More than 70% of our faculty hold doctoral degrees and all are trained in online instruction.
- Military Benefits - Capella University is dedicated to assisting members of the armed forces, their families and veterans. Benefits include tuition discounts, credit for military training, a dedicated military support services team, a flexible military leave policy, affiliations with key military organizations, and credit for DAU courses.

