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SUMMER)
What You’ll Learn
See the Whole Picture
Gain the knowledge needed for requirements analysis, system
architecture, software construction, support, and maintenance.
Use Industry Tools
Develop working knowledge of software used in the industry, thanks to
our safe, interactive virtual lab environments.
Widen Your Range
Deepen your knowledge of software, hardware, networks, databases,
project management, cybersecurity, and more.
Uphold Your Ethics & Standards
Understand ethical, legal, and policy issues and how to handle them
within information technology.
Apply Your Knowledge
Create information technology solutions to solve organizational
problems for both businesses and technologies.
Bridge the Gap with IT & Business
Understand diverse perspectives to communicate effectively across IT
and business environments.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Stay Ahead in IT: Upskill with Skillsoft
Students will have unlimited access to Skillsoft, a comprehensive
eLearning resource to help develop IT and business knowledge and
skills.
Save On Course Credit
Help reduce the time and cost of finishing your degree by maximizing your transfer credits.*
Get Free Exam Vouchers
Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to take certification exams
in select programs and the vouchers to take them for free.
*Savings inclusive of fees charged by Capella to evaluate and
award academic credit for your prior learning. The documented credit
fee of $50 is assessed each quarter you request documented credit.
Capella reserves the right to change fees at any time.
Cost & Learning Formats
We know you’re busy—you need a learning experience tailored to your
life, not the other way around. That's why Capella offers two 100
percent competency-based, online learning formats to best fit your
needs. Which learning format is right for you? Take our Path Finder Quiz
Our original learning format offers extra structure for those who
want it. We'll set the schedule, you meet the deadlines.
- Based on the quarter system; 1-3 courses per 10-week quarter
- 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits
- Weekly assignments and courseroom discussions
- Pay for what you take, price varies by courseload or term
Our self-paced learning format lets you take courses at your own
speed, moving onto the next course when you're ready.
- Take unlimited courses (up to two at a time) per 12-week billing session
- 2 Capella quarter credits = 1 program point
- Set your own deadlines, no courseroom discussions
- Pay a flat tuition fee per session*
*This is only an estimate, using general program
pricing. Your price may be higher or lower depending on
your specialization, transfer credits, tuition discounts, and (in
FlexPath) the speed at which you move through the program. Fees,
including application fees and resource kits, are not included in
this estimate. The GuidedPath prices show the tuition you would pay
if you brought in the average number of transfer credits or the
maximum allowed transfer credits. The FlexPath prices show the
tuition you would pay if you brought in an average number of
transfer credits and you moved at the speed of a typical FlexPath
student or as quickly as the fastest FlexPath students (90th
percentile). New or recently revised programs base their estimate on
comparable programs. Military Tuition Assistance (TA) is not
available for FlexPath.
Get the Details
Speak with an enrollment counselor to get a personalized cost estimate for what you can expect to pay.
Ways to Save
At Capella, we believe your education is an investment in your future. It’s also an investment within your grasp. Your goals are achievable—there are more ways to save than you might think.
Scholarships for New Students
Capella scholarships, available for qualifying students, aren’t need-based and never have to be repaid.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Prior Learning Assessment
Earn credits by demonstrating your knowledge and/or industry
certifications through our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
process.
Get the training you need to open new doors.
Job postings requiring applicants to have a bachelor's and at least
one certification grew from 4% in 2007 to 13% so far in 2017.
Take these certification exams for free:
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA
Project+. We’ll help you gain the knowledge needed to pass these
exams. Plus, we’ve got vouchers so you can take these exams at no
added cost to you.
Accredited & Respected
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet
standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and
fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Sample Courses
For this online IT degree, the curriculum focuses on key essentials. You’ll learn the IT lifecycle and develop a deeper understanding of software, hardware, networks, databases, human-computer interaction, project management, and cybersecurity.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| IT3318 | Systems Administration |
| IT3349 | Intermediate Java Programming |
| IT3358 | Information Security Concepts for the Information Technology Professional |
| PM3000 | Principles of Project Management |
Faculty & Support
You’re never going it alone at Capella. Our dedicated faculty and support teams are waiting to guide, help, and
advise you through every step of your educational journey.
Enrollment Counselors
These folks are superstars. We hear it from our students (and grads).
They’re here to help find a program fit and set you up for
success.
Advisors
Want to learn more about courses, instructors, or resources? Ask our
advisors—they know all about the details of your program.
Career Center
For this team, it’s more than résumés and interview tips. It’s about
thoughtful and strategic career planning—beyond graduation.
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Beyond Coding: IT Careers Today
Think all IT careers are focused on coding? Think again—coding is
only one aspect of a large and varied field.
Move Forward in Your Career
Here are just some of the career options you could explore with our
online IT degree.
Related Job Titles to Explore*
- Information technology specialist
- PC support analyst
- Computer system technician
- Help desk technician
- Network specialist/engineer
- Computer forensic specialist
- Computer specialist
- Computer programmer
- Field service engineer
- Web developer
- Mobile application developer
- Database analyst/administrator
Related Employment Settings to Explore
- Corporation
- Nonprofit organization
- Educational institution
- Retail organization
- Small business
- Government—local, state, and federal
- Manufacturing company
- Health care organization
- Web development company
- Software development company
*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some
positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure,
certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because
many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella
cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a
promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you
to research requirements for your job target and career goals.
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