MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capella University has announced changes to its PhD in Education program designed to make it one of the most flexible, high-quality online PhD programs available. The streamlined program focuses on the most relevant and applicable course content, which can reduce cost and time requirements, and also provides students with personalized support to help them successfully complete their PhDs. Capella University (http://www.capella.edu) is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers.
Specializations available as part of the enhanced PhD in Education program include:
K-12:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- K-12 Studies in Education
- Leadership in Educational Administration
- Special Education Leadership
Higher Education:
- Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Leadership for Higher Education
- Nursing Education
- Post-Secondary and Adult Education
- Professional Studies in Education
“We reviewed all elements of our PhD in Education to create a program that delivers the advanced skills and research competencies educators need to impact, innovate, and lead in the field of education,” said Jim Wold, PhD, Capella’s dean of education. “We’ve also improved affordability and efficiency by focusing squarely on the content that’s most relevant and applicable to our students’ career goals, which reduced the number of required credits from 120 to 92-96. We’ve built in program features, such as flexible learning options, recommended course sequencing, focused research tracks, and supportive dissertation mentors, to support students through their coursework and dissertation in a timely manner. Everything in the program is geared toward helping our students achieve their educational and career goals in the most timely, affordable way possible.”
Enrollment now open
For more information, please call
1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.
North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in the Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership in Educational Administration, or Special Education Leadership specializations.
For the Leadership in Educational Administration, and Special Education Leadership specializations:
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learner's responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states. Where applicable, teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether a program may qualify for salary advancement. For more information on licensure, see the Licensure section on the School’s website (Washington state learners are advised to go to: http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information).
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners requires graduates to first earn a Minnesota license and (if applicable) endorsement prior to applying for an Iowa license or endorsement. Capella assists learners seeking an Iowa license with understanding the Minnesota requirements and contacting state educator licensing offices. An Iowa resident seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Education Examiners must contact that Board for licensure requirements in Iowa. See the Licensure section on the School’s website for contact information.
Arkansas residents are not eligible to enroll in these specializations.
These specializations have not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania residents will have to apply and meet requirements for certification as out-of-state candidates.
For the Leadership in Educational Administration specialization:
Applicants seeking Georgia leadership certification are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization.
Learners seeking licensure in Arizona must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement (SEI). Capella University has an alliance with Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI endorsement. Learners needing this endorsement should contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.
In Minnesota, learners who wish to add endorsements to existing administrative licenses must complete additional field work. To expand an elementary or secondary license to K-12, learners must complete a second 200-hour internship. To add a principal endorsement to a superintendent endorsement in Minnesota (or vice versa), the internship is 320 hours (MR, 3512.0200, Subp.3.).
For the Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design for Online Learning, K-12 Studies in Education, Leadership in Educational Administration, Special Education Leadership, and Professional Studies in Education specializations: These specialization have not been reviewed or approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB); KY residents are not eligible for certification, endorsement, rank change, licensure, renewal, etc. by the EPSB.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu)
is a regionally accredited online university* that offers online degree
programs designed to help working adults advance in their careers. As of
Sept. 30, 2014, over 70 percent of Capella students were currently
enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business,
counseling, education, health administration, human resource management,
human services, information technology, nonprofit management and
leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health,
public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree
programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and
public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 143 graduate
and undergraduate specializations and 28 certificate programs, including
six direct assessment degree delivery programs. Approximately 35,000
students were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2014, from all 50 states and 61
other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic
excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993,
Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education
Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please
visit http://www.capella.edu
or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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* Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
