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Admission
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What You’ll Learn
Find the Right Information
Focus on project development and research that’s grounded in
quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Create Effective Assessments
Create empirically based solutions by using psychometrically
appropriate assessments.
Know What Works
Gain a deeper understanding of all of the different models,
approaches, and surveys used to advance education.
Demonstrate a Range of Expertise
Develop expertise in basic qualitative design, case study,
ethnography, grounded study, and phenomenology.
Program Features
Our program offers additional benefits you might be interested in.
Professionally Based Curriculum
This coursework has been designed around nationally recognized
professional organizations.
Work Toward an Advanced Degree
This program offers quality, stand-alone learning experiences, which
can be used toward the partial completion of a PhD in Education.
Cost & Learning Format
Online education isn’t one size fits all. We know you’re busy—you
need a learning experience tailored to your life, not the other way
around. Capella has learning and tuition formats to suit you, however
you learn.
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
*This is only an estimate, using general program pricing, and
it does not include fees (including application and resource kit fees).
Your price may be higher or lower depending on your
specialization, transfer credits, and tuition discounts. If transfer
credits are allowed in this offering, the prices above show what you
would pay if you brought in the average number of transfer credits
and the price if you brought in the maximum allowed transfer credits.
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.
Transfer Credits
We can accept many transfer credits from regionally accredited
schools.
Grants
Grants are federal education funds that never need to be paid back.
Federal Work Study
This program provides part-time jobs to reduce your loan debt
amounts. Talk to an enrollment counselor to learn more.
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
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Research curriculum focuses on a
variety of qualitative designs. Plus, you’ll learn basic qualitative
design, case study, ethnography, grounded study, phenomenology, and
more.
Some of the courses you will take:
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ED8121 | Tests and Measurement for Educational Research |
| ED8123 | Statistics for Educational Research |
| ED8132 | Educational Quantitative Research |
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.
Coaches
From enrollment to graduation, coaches help you stay on track. They
know your program, answer questions, and cheer you on.
Faculty
Our distinguished faculty members hold top credentials in their
fields. They’re here to teach the knowledge and skills you’ll need,
now.
Writing Support
These skilled communicators offer free tutoring services and multiple
resources to sharpen your writing skills.
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