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In compliance with the Campus Security Act of 1990, a campus crime report has been submitted to the Department of Education.

Accreditation

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.
Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.

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Transferability of Capella Credits

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State Operating License/Registration

Capella University is licensed, registered, or certified in the following states:

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

100 North Union Street
P. O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130-2000
334.242.1998

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education

P. O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
334.242.2900

Arizona Department of Education

1535 West Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.542.4391

The Leadership in Educational Administration and School Psychology specializations are approved by the Arizona Department of Education.

Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education

1400 W. Washington, Room 260
Phoenix, AZ 85007
602.542.5709
http://azppse.state.az.us

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

114 E. Capitol
Little Rock, AR 72201-3918
501.371.2065

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations implementing institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301. The Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management does not meet requirements for teacher or administrator licensure in Arkansas.

Florida Commission for Independent Education

325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850.245.3200
License #2809

Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission

2082 E. Exchange Place, Suite 220
Tucker, GA 30084-4113
770.414.3235

Illinois Board of Higher Education

431 E. Adams St., Second Floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1418
217.782.8548

Kansas Board of Regents

1000 SW Jackson
Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
785.296.3421

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320
Frankfort, KY 40601-8204
502.573.1555

The School of Education specializations for K&ndash/12 teachers may not be recognized by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

Louisiana Board of Regents

P. O. Box 3677
Baron Rouge, LA 70821-9318
225.342.4253
www.regents.state.la.us

Capella University is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
651.642.0533

Capella University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Registration does not mean that credits earned at the institution can be transferred to all other institutions.

Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education

1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 111
Las Vegas, NV 89104
702.486.7330

University of North Carolina Board of Governors

University of North Carolina Office of the President
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27515
919.962.1000

The following degree programs are licensed by the North Carolina Board of Governors: Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Human Services, Master of Science in Psychology. Capella University is authorized to conduct postsecondary activity in North Carolina for these programs based on approval from the Board of Governors under North Carolina general statute § 116-15.

Prior to enrollment, North Carolina learners are advised to contact their local school administrative offices and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for specific advanced licensure and payment requirements in their program areas. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is located at http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/

Master's learners in North Carolina are encouraged to use the online database NC Live, located at http://www.nclive.org

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North Dakota Department of Career and Technical Education

State Capitol 15th Floor
600 E. Blvd. Ave., Dept. 270
Bismarck, ND 58505-0610
701.328.3180

Ohio Board of Regents

30 E. Broad St., 36th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3414
614.466.6000

The following degree programs are authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents: Bachelor of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Organization and Management, Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Education, Master of Science in Human Services, and the Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and General Psychology specializations in the Master of Science in Psychology.

Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools

35 E. Gay St., Suite 403
Columbus, OH 43215-3138
614.466.2752

Capella University is registered with the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, and the graduate certificate programs have program authorization under the provisions of Chapter 3332 of the Ohio Revised Code and the standards, rules and regulations of the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools. Registration No. 04-03-1709T.

Pennsylvania Department of Education

333 Market St.
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
717.787.5820

Capella University has been granted a Certificate of Authority for marketing and recruitment purposes only in Pennsylvania.

South Carolina Commission on Higher Education

1333 Main St., Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
803.737.2260

Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Tennessee Higher Education Commission

404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37243-0830
615.253.6287

Capella University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed completion information on the programs offered by Capella, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec/ and click on "Authorized Institutions Data" button.

Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board

P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
360.753.7800

Capella University is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree Authorization Act. This authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes Capella University to advertise and recruit for the following degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Business; Bachelor of Science in Information Technology; Bachelor of Science in Public Safety; Master of Business Administration; Master of Science in Education; Master of Science in Human Resource Management; Master of Science in Human Services; Master of Science in Information Technology; Master of Science in Organizational Development; Master of Science in Organization and Management; Master of Science in Psychology; Master of Science in Public Health; Master of Science in Public Safety; Education Specialist; Doctor of Education; Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision; Doctor of Philosophy in Education; Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services; Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology; Doctor of Philosophy in Organization and Management; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology; Doctor of Philosophy in Public Safety; and Doctor of Psychology. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the at or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at P. O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.

Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at profeduc@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.

Wisconsin Educational Approval Board

30 W. Mifflin St., Ninth Floor
Madison, WI 53707-8696
608.266.1354

Wyoming Department of Education

Hathaway Building, Second Floor
2300 Capitol Ave.
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
307.777.5712

Student Complaint Contact Information

The United States Department of Education recently passed new regulations requiring all institutions that receive Title IV federal financial aid to provide contact information in each state and U.S. territory where students may file a complaint.

Capella University learners who have complaints that have not otherwise been resolved through contact with Academic Advising, Enrollment Services, Financial aid, University Operations Support, or Technical Support may submit their request to LearnerSupport@capella.edu. Capella also has a Learner Grievance Policy that provides a structured process for resolving problems, complaints, or grievances relating to the execution of institutional policies or procedures.

Should a complaint not be resolved through the means mentioned above, below are links to Capella's regional accreditor and the other states and U.S. territories where complaints may be filed. A complaint should be filed in the student's state of residence. Please note: Capella University does not maintain the state and territory websites, and information may change without Capella's knowledge.

The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
800.621.7440 or 312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462
www.ncahlc.org

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Rights to Change Requirements

Neither the Capella University catalog, nor any of the information and requirements contained therein constitute a contract or create any contractual commitments between Capella University and any student, any prospective student, or any third party. The information and program requirements contained in this Capella University catalog are regularly updated and are subject to change without notice. All updates to the catalog will be posted on Capella's Web site.

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Crime Statement

In accordance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, Capella University makes available to all learners and employees the Campus Crime Statistics Report as submitted to the Department of Education and the Campus Crime Policy that has been adopted.

Download and view the Annual Crime Report.

The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible to the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other related matters.

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