More than 80% of current Capella students say their education has had a direct impact on their job or career.
CULES: 2010 cumulative 84% for top ratings on the following item. Knowledge and skills learned in my program have a direct impact on my current job or career.
Capella University prepares its graduates to improve achievement among students of all ages. With a focus on developing effective educators in and out of the classroom, we prepare teachers, administrators and higher education faculty to become leaders and cultivate an environment for learning that helps students reach their potential and deepen their expertise.
Capella University offers a $2,000 doctoral grant opportunity and a $3,000 MS grant opportunity for new students who enroll in qualifying Master's or Doctoral programs between July 8 and Sept. 9, 2013, and meet eligibility requirements. Grants are awarded based on specific eligibility criteria, and unlike loans they do not need to be paid back.
A comprehensive portfolio of graduate specializations is designed around professional standards that are relevant to the needs of today's education environment. Your Capella degree will deepen your expertise, broaden your skill set and show you the ways to become a leader.
Accreditation assures you and the public that an institution meets or exceeds standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, and fiscal stability.
NCATE-accredited programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the preparation of P-12 teachers and other professional school personnel. Graduates of these programs are highly regarded by many school districts, licensing authorizes, and teaching professionals.
In addition to being nationally accredited, key programs in Capella's Professional Education Unit (PEU) have also received national recognition by a Specialized Professional Association, indicating that they have met the high standards of that association.
We want to make it affordable to further your career in education and offer assistance in the following ways:
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Together, Capella University and SOPHIA are about new and innovative ways to help teachers make a greater difference in education. Through innovative teaching and learning resources, and recognized and respected advanced degree programs, SOPHIA and Capella provide opportunities for teachers to be more effective and students to be more successful.
Capella University has partnered with Sophia on new and innovative ways to tackle your general education requirements. By taking courses at Sophia, you can work toward covering Capella's required content. After enrolling at Capella, you may then qualify to receive college credit for your Sophia courses through a well-accepted prior learning assessment process.
With the unique Sophia Pathways for College CreditTM, you can save up to $10,000 on your Capella degree, earn your degree sooner by completing Sophia and Capella courses at the same time, and enjoy self-paced, online flexibility for your coursework.
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Faculty in the School of Education are active and experienced in their professions from P-12 teachers, administrators and higher education faculty to leadership, curriculum designers and grant writers. A few of their contributions include:
