Advisory Board mission
Capella University and School of Social and Behavioral Sciences provide innovative, student-centered education that is competency-based, rigorous, relevant and transformative. Our programs prepare graduates to be change makers in behavioral health and education to meet the needs of an ever-evolving society.
Capella faculty working with the Advisory Board
Advisory Board members provide industry and practice-relevant insight to school leaders and faculty to enact on the mission of the school. Advisory Board members have backgrounds in the fields of applied behavior analysis, applied psychology, clinical psychology, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, school counseling, school psychology, and education. Capella leaders and faculty collaborate with board members to help ensure academic offerings effectively build competencies required in the demanding fields of education and social and behavioral sciences.
In addition to programs and curricula, the Advisory Board also focuses on areas such as advocacy and justice; student and alumni success; and community engagement and partnerships.
Capella School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Learn more about Capella’s Social and Behavior Sciences programs
Our unique school brings the study of psychology and human behavior together with the training of behavioral health professionals across a number of disciplines. Our faculty and learners work collaboratively to foster mental health, resilience and wellness for individuals, families, schools, organizations and communities facing today’s complex social issues. Discover more about the programs available through our Department of Counseling and Family Therapy and Department of Psychology.