Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs
Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, culminating in a dissertation designed to make a significant contribution to the theory and literature in your field. Experienced advisors and faculty members mentor and guide you through the process of choosing and developing a dissertation topic based on your professional interests. You will also attend three, four-day residential colloquia at specific stages of your program—giving you face-to-face interaction with faculty, advisors, and peers, and offering valuable feedback on your research, comprehensive examination, and dissertation.
School of Business and Technology
Business
Information Technology
Organization and Management
School of Education
School of Human Services
Counselor Education and Supervision
Counseling Studies
Harold Abel School of Psychology
School of Public Service Leadership
Human Services
Public Safety
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Programs
Receive comprehensive clinical training in the field of psychology, including psychopathology, psychological testing, and psychotherapy. Designed to prepare you to work as a clinical psychologist, Capella's PsyD is a rigorous program that requires online course work, residencies, and field training experiences, culminating in a dissertation project.*
*Check state licensure requirements. The license to practice as a professional psychologist is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This program is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Harold Abel School of Psychology
EdD Programs
This doctoral program focuses on practical knowledge and applied research that contributes to the solution of a recognized problem in the field of education. The curriculum is aligned with the Competencies for Community College Leaders developed by the American Association of Community Colleges and also reflects professional P-12 standards. The program is designed to be completed in less than three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. This degree program does not satisfy licensure requirements for P–12 public school teachers or administrators.
School of Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programs
Differentiate yourself in today's competitive business environment with Capella's online DBA. This professional doctorate offers a defined course sequence and built-in checkpoints that allow you to accomplish a meaningful, applied dissertation project and successfully complete your program in three years. The curriculum incorporates the insight of Capella's external Business Management Advisory Council, ensuring that it reflects current business needs. Online courseroom discussions, specially designed social networking sites, and three face-to-face weekend residencies provide ongoing opportunities to build professional relationships and share knowledge with other business leaders around the globe. An optional international trip provides in-depth experience on the effect of globalization in business.
School of Business and Technology
Business Administration
DPA Programs
Capella's online DPA is designed to enhance the multidisciplinary skills needed by today's public administrators, as well as provide opportunities to develop and apply research that addresses actual issues within your community. The program blends online course work, current case studies, advanced learning technologies, and field experiences. It is designed to be completed in three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students.
School of Public Service Leadership
Public Administration
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Programs
Experience Capella's rich, multidisciplinary approach to public health education and make an immediate impact in your field through an applied research project. You will study and apply advanced public health theories and practices, and also develop an in-depth understanding of the larger public service environment by collaborating with public administration, public safety, and health care professionals. This professional doctorate, developed around national public health curriculum standards, is designed to be completed in three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students.
School of Public Service Leadership
Public Health