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U N I V E R S I T Y C A T A L O G
Volume 04-05, No. 2 • January 2005
2004-2005 University Catalog
Volume 04-05, No. 2
January 2005
School of Business
School of Education
School of Human Services
Harold Abel School of Psychology
School of Technology
Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
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Table of Contents Welcome to Capella University . . . . . . .5 Contact Information for Learners . . . . .19
About Capella University . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Course Drop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Course Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Online Courses
Educational Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Directed Study Courses
University History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Description of Credit Awarded . . . . . .19
Ownership of University . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disability Accommodation . . . . . . . . . .20
Institutional Accreditations . . . . . . . . . .6
Discrimination, Harassment,
General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 and Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Academic Program Options . . . . . . . . . .7 Dismissal from the University . . . . . . .20
Course Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Dissertation Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Academic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Drug and Alcohol Policy . . . . . . . . . . .21
Capella's Commitment to Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Learner Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Grades in Repeated Courses
Learner Support Services . . . . . . . . . . .7 Grade Appeal
Grade Value Summary
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Graduation and Commencement
Admissions Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Admissions Requirements . . . . . . . . . .10 Undergraduate Honors
Admissions Components . . . . . . . . . . .11 Application to Graduate
Application to Receive Certificate
Admissions Decisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Commencement
Offer of Admission
Full Admission Intellectual Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pending Admission Learner Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . .25
Denial of Admission Illegal Activities
International Applicants . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Theft
Disrespect
Readiness Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Interfering with University Activities
Equal Opportunity and Dishonesty
Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Learner Grievance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Credit for Prior Learning . . . . . . . . . . .12 For Arizona Learners
Nationally Recognized Examination For Arkansas Learners
Programs For Georgia Learners
ACE Recommended Credits For Wisconsin Learners
Petition for Credit
Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Transfer of Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Limitations of Registrations with
Credit Earned at Other Institutions
a Single Faculty Member . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maximum Transfer Credit
Undergraduate Credit Multiple Degree Program
Graduate Credit Enrollments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appeal of Transfer Credit Evaluation Professional Licensure and
Transfer Credit Exceptions Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Application of Capella Credits . . . . . . .14 Research at Capella University . . . . . . .26
Truth in Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Residential Colloquia . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Academic and Other Psychology Year-in-Residence
University Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 School of Human Services Master’s
Residency Requirement
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attendance Requirements and
Academic Freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Cancellation Fees
Academic Honesty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Satisfactory Academic Progress . . . . . .27
Academic or Education Records Undergraduate Programs
(Privacy and Record Retention) . . . . . .16 Graduate Programs
Definition of an Education Record Registration in Continuation Courses
Right to Inspect and Review Maximum Time to Completion . . . . . .29
Right to Request Amendment
Transferability of Capella Credits . . . . .29
Disclosure of Personally Identifiable
Information Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
External Requests Satisfactory Academic Progress
Retention of Education Records Policy for Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Complaints Regarding FERPA
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Official Transcripts
Veterans’ Educational Benefits . . . . . .30
Change of Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Change of Degree Program Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Change of Specialization BS, MBA, MS, and Certificate Tuition
Change of Certificate Program PhD Tuition
HASOP PhD and PsyD Tuition
Consensual Relationships . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tuition for Continuation Courses
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Doctoral Learners Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 N
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Special Business Office Hold Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 O
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Tuition Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) F
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Tuition Refund Schedule . . . . . . . . . . .33 Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 E
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Refund Procedure for Financial Aid Leadership for Higher Education
Recipients Advanced Classroom Teaching
Residency Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . .34 Postsecondary and Adult Education
Residency Cancellation Fee Professional Studies in Education
Instructional Design for Online Learning
Other Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Training and Performance Improvement
Application Fees
Official Transcript Fee Master of Science (MS)
Petition for Credit Fee Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Graduation Fee Leadership in Educational Administration
Leadership for Higher Education
School of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Advanced Classroom Instruction
About the School of Business . . . . . . .36 Postsecondary and Adult Education
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Professional Studies in Education
Instructional Design for Online Learning
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Curriculum and Instruction
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Training and Performance Improvement
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Business Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Administration (MBA) Leadership in Educational Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS) Post-master’s Certificate
General Education in the Bachelor School of Human Services . . . . . . . . . .55
of Science Degree About the School of Human Services . .56
Certificates
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
School of Business Degree Programs . .38
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Organization and Management Master of Science (MS)
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Certificates
Human Resource Management
Professional Licensure and
Information Technology Management
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Leadership
General School of Human Services
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Master of Science (MS) in
Organization and Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Human Resource Management General Human Services
Information Technology Management Criminal Justice
Leadership Counseling Studies
General Health Care Administration
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
Master of Business Administration
Social Work and Community Services
(MBA) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
General Business Master of Science (MS)
Finance Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Marketing General Human Services
Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science (BS) in
Counseling Studies
Business Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Health Care Administration
Business Administration
Management of Nonprofit Agencies
Finance
Social Work and Community Services
Human Resource Management
Marital, Couple, and Family
Management and Leadership
Counseling/Therapy
Marketing
Mental Health Counseling
Graduate Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Human Resource Management
Addictions Counseling
Information Technology Management
Criminal Justice
Leadership
Diversity Studies
School of Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Health Care Administration
About the School of Education . . . . . .46 Management of Nonprofit Agencies
Marriage and Family Services
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Professional Counseling
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Social and Community Services
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Science (MS)
Certificates
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Table of Contents, Harold Abel School of Psychology . . . .63 School of Technology
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
About the Harold Abel School
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of Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Master of Science (MS)
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
General Information Technology
Harold Abel School of Psychology Information Security
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Network Architecture and Design
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Project Management and Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) System Design and Programming
Master of Science (MS)
Graduate Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Certificates
Professional Project Management
Professional Licensure and Information Security Professional
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Harold Abel School of Psychology in Technology Specializations . . . . . . . .78
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 General
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Graphics and Multimedia
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Network Technology
Clinical Psychology Project Management
Counseling Psychology Web Application Development
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Undergraduate Certificates . . . . . . . . .81
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Foundations in Information Security
General Psychology Foundations in Information Technology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology Foundations in Network Technology
Educational Psychology Foundations in Project Management
Master of Science (MS) Undergraduate Course Descriptions . . .82
Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 General Education Courses . . . . . . . . .82
Clinical Psychology
School of Business Courses . . . . . . . . .82
Counseling Psychology
School Psychology School of Technology Courses . . . . . . .85
Specialist Certificate in School Graduate Course Descriptions . . . . . .90
Psychology
School of Education Courses . . . . . . . .90
General Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology School of Human Services Courses . . .97
Educational Psychology School of Human Services
Sport Psychology Residency Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 School of Business – MBA Courses . .108
Specialist Certificate in School
School of Business – Organization
Psychology
and Management Courses . . . . . . . . .110
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Executive Human Resource Management Harold Abel School of
and Consultation Psychology Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Organizational Testing and Assessment Harold Abel School of Psychology
Executive Development Academic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Sport Psychology
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Academic Residencies . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Weekends-in-Residence Courses . . . .125
MS and PhD Residential Colloquia
School of Technology Courses . . . . . .126
Clinical and Counseling
Year-in-Residence Colloquia and Residencies . . . . . . . . .131
School Psychology Year-in-Residence Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Field Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Introduction to Field Training
Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Overview of Practicum
Overview of Internship School Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Field Training Requirements School of Business
School of Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 School of Education
School of Human Services
About the School of Technology . . . . .73
Harold Abel School of Psychology
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 School of Technology
Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Master of Science (MS) in
Senior Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Information Technology
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Core and Adjunct Faculty . . . . . . . . .134
Information Technology Advising and Academic Support . . . .144
General Education in the
MBA Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Bachelor of Science Degree
State Regulatory Information . . . . . . .147
Certificates
Rights to Change Requirements . . . . .147
Professional/National Affiliations
and Accreditations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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A Message from the President
Welcome to Capella University
Initially, many of our learners choose Capella University because it is an
accredited, online university in which a 24/7 class “schedule” allows
adults to attend classes without sacrificing work or family commitments.
But after one course, their reasons for attending Capella University
change. Our learners talk about the quality and energy of the learning
experience at Capella. What they find in the courserooms is an active and
engaging learning community that invites them to include their own
knowledge and experience and to profit from the knowledge of others.
They tell us that interaction with faculty and professional peers from
around the world has increased the breadth and depth of their knowledge
and enhanced their critical thinking skills. At Capella, learners discover
academic content that relates specifically to their own professions and
Michael J. Offerman, EdD professional goals, and knowledge that has immediate application in
President, Capella University their work.
At Capella University, we provide an array of online services to minimize
time spent on the day-to-day details associated with higher education.
Our learners have convenient online access to registration, financial aid,
support from academic advisors, and the Johns Hopkins Sheridan
Library System.
We believe that Capella University delivers the quality, convenience, and
impact that working adults expect from higher education. Thanks for
joining us.
Michael J. Offerman, EdD
President
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About Capella University
Mission Statement working adults due to employment and Affirmative Action
The mission of Capella University is to family obligations, and traditional Capella University is an affirmative
extend access to high quality bachelor’s, curriculum often does not correspond action employer.
master’s, doctoral, and certificate with the professional goals of mature
programs for adults who seek to adults. He envisioned a barrier-free Ownership of University
maximize their personal and university that people could attend from Capella University is wholly owned
professional potential. This mission is remote locations — like their own by Capella Education Company, a
fulfilled through innovative programs homes — at their convenience. Minnesota corporation.
that are responsive to the needs of adult
In 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experienced
learners and involve active, engaging, Institutional Accreditations
leader in higher education and a former
challenging, and relevant learning Capella University is accredited by
president of three universities, joined
experiences offered in a variety of The Higher Learning Commission and
Mr. Shank to serve as founding president
delivery modes. a member of the North Central
and academic leader of Capella. Dr. Abel
Association of Colleges and Schools
assembled a premier faculty, built
Educational Philosophy (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400,
graduatecurricula, and guided the
Capella University has a passionate Chicago, IL 60602-5204, [phone],
university toward academic accreditation.
commitment to providing learners with www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
In 1997, during the presidency of
a profound learning experience. This
Dr. Bruce Francis, Capella achieved
commitment is the foundation for the
accreditation by The Higher Learning
Capella Way of Learning. The Capella
Commission and became a member of
Way involves the delivery of relevant and
the North Central Association.
practical knowledge, the use of varied
learning approaches to allow for Capella University, initially named The
different learning styles and strengths, Graduate School of America (TGSA),
inclusion of learners’ knowledge and offered master’s and doctoral degree
experiences in the learning exchange, programs in management, education,
and limited demands on learners to and human services. Two years after
come together at the same time and accreditation, TGSA became Capella
place. The Capella Way is characterized University and within three years had
by active learning involving teamwork established Schools of Business,
and collaboration, creation of learning Education, Human Services, Psychology,
communities, and the provision of and Technology. Today, Capella
excellent learner support services. The University offers certificates, bachelor’s,
goal of the Capella Way is to provide master’s, and doctoral degrees across
learners with knowledge and skills that five schools.
have immediate impact, that are an
In 2001, Dr. Michael Offerman, formerly
efficient path to improving their
a leader within the University of
professional value, and that lead to an
Wisconsin system, became president of
intimate and profound learning
Capella University. During Dr. Offerman’s
experience.
tenure, Capella has made learner success
the strategic initiative for the university
University History
by emphasizing academic program
In 1992, Stephen Shank, former CEO
quality as well as academic advising and
of Tonka Corporation, provided the
learner support services. A major
vision, leadership, and a portion of the
milestone achieved during his presidency
initial funding for the incorporation of
occurred in 2003, when The Higher
a distance-learning institution. Mr. Shank
Learning Commission of the North
observed that adults were underserved
Central Association granted Capella
by traditional universities for several
permission to offer a full four-year
reasons. Most significantly, attending
bachelor’s program.
classes is difficult or impossible for
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General Overview W
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of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), Capella University is committed to www.capella.edu. G
Master of Business Administration helping learners succeed. To that end, • University Services– If questions
(MBA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the university has developed a unique concerning registration, courses,
and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). combination of course work and support access, financial aid, billing, or
services intended to facilitate a strong technical problems are not answered
Course Formats start for learners. New learners can in iGuide, University Services staff are
Courses are offered online and in expect the following support: available to assist at 1-888-CAPELLA
directed study formats. Online courses • Online Orientation. (227-3552), option 2, or by e-mailing
are typically twelve weeks in length. University Servicesat
• An outstandingFirstCourse that sets
Designated directed study courses are [email protected].
the stage for the rest of the learner’s
available only to doctoral learners in the
program. • Academic Advisors– Academic
Schools of Business, Education, and
advisors work with learners to orient
• Learner Success Lab. Taken in
Human Services. Directed study courses
them to Capella so they feel
conjunction with their FirstCourse,
are offered quarterly, and learners work
comfortable in their new learning
learners receive the information and
one-on-one with a faculty tutor.
environment. Advisors guide learners
guidance they need to be successful
Additional details and requirements
as they create a degree completion
and connect to the Capella community.
related to each of these course formats
plan (DCP) and provide assistance
Learners assess their skills, including
can be found in the Academic and
while enrolled at Capella. Academic
writing, computer, and time
Other University Policiessection of this
advisor contact information can be
management skills. The results of
catalog, or on iGuide.
found on iGuide’s Advising and
these self evaluations help determine
Resourcessection.
Academic Residencies the most appropriatepath for learners
to follow to ensure success. The final • Academic Records– Academic
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused
outcome of the lab is the approval of a Records maintains the records of
master’s programs, and some post-
degree completion plan (DCP) in learners as they progress through
master’s certificate programs require
which learners chart their paths to the their courses and degree programs at
learners to attend academic residencies,
successful completion of their degrees. Capella University. Its mission is to
either colloquia or year-in-residence,
provide confidential, accurate
offered in various locations. Colloquia Capella’s academic advisors and faculty
academic records. Learners may
provide opportunities for learners to strive to provide the environment and
request official transcripts and view
become familiar with Capella University’s support necessary for a successful
and print their unofficial transcripts
resources, to learn research learning experience.
any time through the Records and
methodologies, and to prepare for
Learner Support Services Transcriptssection on iGuide.
navigating the comprehensive
examination and dissertation process. For day-to-day needs, Capella’s learner • Alumni Center– Alumni benefit from
support services are available online networking opportunities, professional
It is through these face-to-face encounters
through iGuide, via e-mail, and through employment information and career
that learners further participate in
toll-free calls within the United States. services, an alumni newsletter, alumni
Capella’s learning community by
grants, discounted courses, selected
networking and discussing course work, • iGuide– iGuide makes it easy for
use of library resources, and the
projects, and research issues with other learners to access Capella’s services
opportunity for free attendance at
learners and faculty. Capella hopes that in one convenient place. It’s an
education industry trade shows where
the sense of community developed individualized, instant interface where
Capella is exhibiting. Further
during residential colloquia will endure learners can register for classes, apply
information on the Alumni Center
throughout the program and become an for financial assistance, view an
can be found on iGuide.
essential part of a successful learner unofficial transcript, and access a
• Bookstore– Textbooks and software
experience. Additional details regarding variety of other convenient services
may be purchased through the
colloquiacontent and requirements can
bookstore, accessible through iGuide.
be found on iGuide.
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General Overview, continued
• Career Center – Career Center completion of the comprehensive copies of articles, and other resources
services are designed to help learners examination and dissertation. The held by university libraries nation-
successfully navigate the career faculty mentor also advises learners wide. In addition, Capella reference
planning and development process as on course selection, success strategies, librarians are available to assist
they pursue and complete their and professional issues. Faculty learners and faculty with research
degrees. While the Career Center does mentorinformation can be found questions, to help learners use library
not guarantee employment upon through iGuide’s Advising and databases effectively, and to teach
degree completion, it does provide Resources section. learners to successfully navigate the
career counseling, job search advising, • Financial Aid– Financial aid counselors library Web site. The libraryis
and career management support to all help learners explore all options for accessible through iGuide’s Advising
learners. The Career Center staff financing their education. The Capella and Resources section. Learners
interacts with learners via e-mail and online financial aid center is the best may contact a reference librarian
telephone to assist with career-related source of information for federal by sending an e-mail to
activities such as resume and cover loans, veteran’s benefits, special aid [email protected]
letter development, interview programs, and employer tuition or by calling 1-888-375-8221.
preparation, effective job search reimbursement. See the Finances • Writing Program – To help learners
implementation, and career
section on iGuide for more improve their written communication
advancement efforts. iGuide Career
information, or call University Services skills, Capella offers a variety of
Center resources are helpful to at 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), writing resources. These include
learners in gathering occupational option 2, or e-mail University Services writing courses, online tutoring, and
information and trends, accessing job
at [email protected]. an array of guidelines and references
postings, and networking with learners
• Learner Accounts– The learner in the Writing Supportsection of the
and alumni in their field. For more
accounts team is responsible for Academic Success Center on iGuide.
information about resources and
ensuring accurate, timely billing of The Writing Program also offers face-
services, visit the Career Centeron
learner accounts for tuition, employer to-face writing instruction at colloquia
iGuide and use the “Ask a Career
reimbursement, and financial aid in writing-focused sessions and one-
Counselor” e-mail service to connect
disbursements. For questions about on-one consultations with writing
with a counselor.
statements or billing, call University faculty in the Mobile Writing Center.
• Disability Services– Capella University Services at 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552),
recognizes and fulfills its obligations option 2, or e-mail University Services
under the Americans with Disabilities
at [email protected].
Act (ADA) of 1990, the Rehabilitation
• Learner Ambassadors– Learner
Act of 1973, and similar state laws.
ambassadors are selected Capella
Capella University is committed to
University learners who have agreed
providing reasonable accommodations
to help other learners succeed at
to qualified disabled learners in
Capella. Learn more about making
university programs and activities.
contact with a learner ambassador
Learners can get more information
through iGuide.
by e-mailing Disability Servicesat
• Library – Capella University has
[email protected].
partnered with the Sheridan Library
• Enrollment Services – Enrollment
System at Johns Hopkins University
directors guide applicants step-by-
to provide a full range of academic
step through the admissions and
library resources and services in an
enrollment processes. Call
online environment. The Capella
1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552),
libraryWeb site provides access to
option 3for assistance.
thousands of full-text articles,
• Faculty Mentor– Doctoral learners
citations, abstracts, technical reports,
work with a faculty mentor who assists
and electronic books (e-books).
them in the development and
Learners may also request books,
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All Learners Minimum Recommended
Internet Connection 56K modem Broadband (cable or DSL)
E-mail Capabilities E-mail client Microsoft (MS) Outlook or Outlook Express
Unique e-mail address 5+ MB of e-mail storage
(not shared by others in a family or company) HTML e-mail capabilities
Software* Macintosh: MS Word 98 or higher Macintosh: MS Office 98 or higher
PC: MS Word 2000 or higher PC: MS Office 2000 or higher
Anti-virus software Symantec Norton Anti-Virus Software
Plug-ins** Windows Media Player 8 Windows Media Player 9
(free downloads) Adobe Acrobat Reader 6
Flash Player 7
Java 1.4.2
Peripherals Video card and monitor display capable of Video card and monitor display capable of
800x600 pixel resolution 1024x768 pixel resolution
Speakers
Sound card
* Specific courses or programs may have additional requirements.
* Pop-up blockers will impede the ability to use Capella’s online resources.
** Capella University provides Computer Check-up,a learner tool for verifying and correcting browser settings, including plug-ins.
PC+ Minimum Recommended
Processor 1GHz 2 GHz
Operating System Windows 98/Windows ME Windows XP
RAM 256 MB 512 MB
Browser ++ Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0.2
(only 1 needed) Netscape 6.2 Netscape 7.1
Macintosh+ Minimum Recommended
Processor G3 800 MHz G4 1.25 GHz
Operating System OS 9.2.2 (Classic) or OSX (10.2) OS X (10.3)
RAM 256 MB 512 MB
Browser ++ Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 (OS 9) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 (OS 9)
(only 1 needed) and 5.2 (OS X 10.2) and 5.2 (OS X 10.3)
+Capella recommends that new learners use/purchase a computer with the recommended standards listed above at the beginning of their program and
that learners review these technical standards on a regular basis.
++ While other browsers and platforms may perform adequately, Capella cannot provide technical support for browsers other than those listed above.
The School of Technology also requires:
• Backup storage, such as a zip drive or a writeable CD-ROM.
• 3 GB of hard disk space.