Ascension and Capella University are teaming up for you
Ascension and Capella University are teaming up for you
Together, we’re partnering to offer education benefits available only to Ascension associates. Because we believe our best investment is in your future—and an online degree is a powerful path to get you there.
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Programs with tuition covered
Capella aligns the cost of the following degree programs to your employer’s tuition assistance policy. This allows you access to degree programs with tuition fully covered.*
*Eligible associates, programs and specializations only. Nurse Practitioner specializations are not included. Tuition pricing and out-of-pocket costs vary by program. To benefit from full discounts, you must meet your employer’s tuition assistance aligned pricing requirements. You are responsible for paying any tuition and fees not covered by your employer’s tuition assistance policy. Books, supplies, and other fees may apply.
Ready to jumpstart your journey? Here’s how.
Follow Ascension’s benefits policy to complete any necessary documentation.
Connect with Capella University to enroll in an eligible program and have your tuition payment deadline adjusted.
Complete your course(s) and send documentation to Ascension.
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Our programs are designed to fit the lifestyles of working professionals like you, with distinguished faculty and personalized support teams dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Choose your area of study
Nursing
BS in Nursing, RN-to-BSN*
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice
- Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety
- Making Evidence-Based Decisions
- Managing Health Information and Technology
- Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Care Coordination*
- Nursing Education*
- Nursing Informatics*
- Nursing Leadership and Administration*
- RN-to-MSN Care Coordination*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Education*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics*
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your DNP.
Specializations
- DNP**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
These specializations include online and in-person coursework.
Choose one of the following post-master's certificate options:
- Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Health Administration
This program includes 100% online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Health Care Administration, Leadership*†
- BS in Health Care Administration, Health Information Management*†
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
100% online coursework
Sample courses
- Strategic Healthcare Planning
- Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
- Introduction to Health Information Systems
- Healthcare Law and Policy
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $48,000* in tuition costs for your DHA.
Sample courses
- Innovative Business Practices in Health Care
- Health Care Policy Processes
- Regulatory Compliance for Health Care Leaders
- Strategic Vision and Planning in Health Care
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Public Health
BS in Public Health†
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Theories of Social and Behavioral Change
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Introduction to Public Health Policy and Management
- Introduction to Environmental Health
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
- Social Determinants of Health Equity
- Learning to Lead in Public Health Settings: Personal and Team Development
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $48,000* in tuition costs for your DrPH.
Sample courses
- Design and Implementation of Public Health Strategies
- Community Health Behavior and Promotion
- Leadership and Emerging Trends in Public Health
- Advanced Practice in Epidemiology
- Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
These certificates include online coursework.
Choose one of the following certificate options:
- Public Health
Psychology
These programs include online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
- BS in Psychology, General Psychology*†
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework experience.
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Abnormal Psychology
- Stress, Trauma, and Wellness
- Working with Families Across the Lifespan
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavior Analysis in Education
- Organizational Behavior Management
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- General Psychology*
- Child and Adolescent Development*
- Educational Psychology*
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology*
- Sport Psychology*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- Applied Research
- Clinical Counseling
- Forensic Psychology
This program includes online coursework, virtual and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Foundations of Practice for School Psychology Learners
- Advanced Assessment and Counseling for School Psychologists
- Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 1
- Response to Intervention, and Functional Behavior Assessment and Analysis
This program includes coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Comprehensive Learner Assessment for School Psychology
- Exceptional Children in the Classroom
- Organization and Operation of the School
- Consultation and Collaboration in the School
- Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample Courses
- Single-Subject Research Design Methods
- Behaviorism
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior
- Organizational Behavior Management
- Education and Teaching in Applied Behavior Analysis
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- General Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This certificate includes online coursework.
- Graduate Certificate in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
Counseling & Therapy
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavior Disorders
- Systemic Clinical Interventions for Grief and Trauma
- Impact of Addiction and Addictive Behavior on Family Systems
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavior Disorders
- Systemic Clinical Interventions for Grief and Trauma
- Impact of Addiction and Addictive Behavior on Family Systems
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations:
- Addiction Treatment and Recovery
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- General School Counseling
Choose one of the following certificate options:
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Play Therapy
Social Work
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $30,000* in tuition costs for your BSW.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Introduction to Research in Social Work Practice
- BSW Practice – Micro
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship.
Sample courses
- Social Welfare History, Policy, and Practice
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1
- Mezzo Social Work Practice
- Culturally Responsive Social Work Practices with Diverse Populations
- Foundation Practicum 1
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship.
Sample courses
- Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
- Mental Health Practice and Advanced Interventions: Theory and Practice
- Clinical Supervision and Leadership in Social Work Practice
- Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice: Theories, Skills, Values, and Professional Practice
- Advanced Internship Seminar/Lab
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DSW.
Sample courses
- Advanced Social Work Practice: Theoretical Perspectives
- Leadership and Management in Complex Social Systems
- Advanced Social Work Policy and Practice
- Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 1
- Advanced Social Work Practitioner as a Leader of Social Change
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Education
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $12,000* in tuition costs for your MS in Education.
Specializations
- Adult Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education Studies
- English Language Learning and Teaching
- Higher Education Leadership & Administration
- Instructional Design & Educational Technology
- Leadership in Educational Administration
- Special Education Teaching
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your EdD.
Specializations
- Adult Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership**
- Performance Improvement Leadership
- Reading and Literacy
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
Business
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Business, Accounting*
- BS in Business, Business Administration*
- BS in Business, Health Care Management*
- BS in Business, Human Resource Management*
- BS in Business, Management and Leadership*
- BS in Business, Project Management*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- MBA, Self-Designed*
- MBA, Health Care Management*
- MBA, Human Resource Management*
- MBA, Project Management*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace
- Employment Law in the Successful Workplace
- Workplace Learning in the Digital Age
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making for HRM
FlexPath available.
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DBA.
Specializations
- General Management**
- Organizational Leadership and Development**
- Strategy and Innovation**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
This certificate include online coursework.
The following certificate options:
- Graduate Certificate in Business, Human Resource Management
*FlexPath available
Information Technology
BS in Computer Science*
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Principles of Programming Language
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computer Vision
- Information Technology Concepts and Practices
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in IT, General Information Technology*
- BS in IT, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- BS in IT, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity*
- BS in IT, Network and Cloud Computing
- BS in IT, Software Development in an Internet of Things (IoT) Space
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- General Information Technology
- IT Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Networks and Cloud Computing
- Project Management
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
- Mobile and Wireless Network Architecture and Security
- Network Security Controls and Testing
- Secure Network Design and Engineering
- Programming for Security Professionals
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Concepts of Data Mining
- Applied Forecasting
- Text Mining
- Advanced Analytics and Modeling
- Visual Analytics
This program includes online coursework and virtual residencies. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DIT.
Sample courses
- Research and Practice in Information Technology
- System and Application Security Advances
- Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems
- Advanced Risk Management Systems and Research
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Exclusive scholarships, savings, and opportunities
We offer even more ways to save on your education. There’s no application fee – get started today. Eligibility rules and exclusions apply.
To help you keep moving forward, Capella offers eligible students a $20,000 scholarship for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the GuidedPath learning format.
To help you keep moving forward, Capella offers eligible students a 10% tuition discount and Capella Progress Reward scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 for select bachelor’s and master’s programs.
Take our FlexPath Trial Course to learn more about the self-paced learning format and what it’s like to be a student at Capella.
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Source: Capella University Fact Sheet, as of December 31, 2024
CE courses, worth credit. Covered by Capella.
Through the partnership with Capella, you have access to continuing education credits designed to help you stay current in your field.
Capella University and Elite Learning are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by health care experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
Enter promo code: CapellaU2 at checkout to access these courses for free!
CE courses to help you maintain licensure.
Capella University and Elite Learning are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by health care experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
Enter promo code: CapellaU2 at checkout to access these courses for free!
CE courses to help you maintain licensure.
Capella University and Elite Learning are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by health care experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
Enter promo code: CapellaU2 at checkout to access these courses for free!
CE courses to help you maintain licensure.
Capella University and Elite Learning are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by health care experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
Enter promo code: CapellaU2 at checkout to access these courses for free!
CE courses to help you maintain licensure.
Capella University and Behavior University are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by behavior analysis experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
CE courses to help you maintain licensure.
Capella University and Elite Learning are teaming up to provide you with courses that qualify for continuing education credits. Created by health care experts, these sessions are career-applicable and available on demand.
Enter promo code: CapellaU2 at checkout to access these courses for free!
Capella University accreditations
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).