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2 0 0 9 – 2 0 1 0 U N I V E R S I T Y C A T A L O G Volume 09–10, No. 1 • July 2009 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 1 2009 University Catalog Volume 09–10, No. 1 July 2009 Undergraduate and Graduate Programs School of Undergraduate Studies School of Business and Technology School of Education School of Human Services School of Public Service Leadership Harold Abel School of Psychology 225 South Sixth Street Ninth Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 toll-free 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) fax 612.977.5060 www.capella.edu © 2009 Capella University. All rights reserved. 2 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 Table of Contents W elcome to Capella University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Assessment, Credits, and Grading....................44 3.04.01 Academic Readiness About Capella University............................ 8 3.04.02 Credit for Prior Learning University Mission Statement........................ 8 3.04.03 Transfer of Credit Educational Philosophy............................. 8 3.04.04 Application of Capella University Credits Toward University History ................................. 8 Certificate and Degree Programs Institutional Accreditation .......................... 9 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies Affirmative Action................................. 9 Residency Requirements Ownership of University............................ 9 3.04.07 Grading Academic Freedom ............................... 9 Grade Values Summary Degree Options .................................. 9 3.04.08 Incomplete Grades Course Formats .................................. 9 3.04.09 Appealing a Grade Residencies...................................... 9 Records and Documents .......................... 56 Capella’s Commitment to Learner Success ............. 9 4.01.01 FERPA and Learner Directory Information Learner Services .................................. 9 4.01.03 Retaining Learner Work Products and Grading Computer Requirements ........................... 12 Records University Policies................................. 13 4.01.06 Official Learner Name of Record Policy.......................................... 14 Rights and Responsibilities......................... 59 1.01.08 Course Numbering 4.02.01 Learner Disability Accommodations Admission...................................... 14 4.02.02 Learner Code of Conduct 2.01.01 Admission 4.02.03 Learner Grievance Admission Components 4.02.04 Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault Admission Requirements 4.02.05 Drugs and Alcohol 2.01.02 Maximum Time to Degree Completion 4.02.06 Consensual Relationships University and Course Enrollment ................... 19 4.02.07 Nondiscrimination 2.02.01 Academic Year Tuition and Fees................................. 63 2.02.02 Course Enrollment 4.03.01 Tuition and Fees Academic Calendar 4.03.02 Tuition Refunds 2.02.03 Multiple Program Enrollments Tuition and Fees 2.02.05 Directed Study Enrollment Academic Services ............................... 70 2.02.06 Continuous Enrollment for Advanced Doctoral 4.04.01 Interlibrary Loan Learners 4.04.02 Licensure 2.02.07 Changing Program, Specialization, Certificate Financial Aid ..................................... 72 2.02.08 Leave of Absence Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.......... 72 2.02.10 Separation from the University Scholarships .................................... 72 Academic Standards.............................. 29 Veterans’ Educational Benefits...................... 72 3.01.01 Academic Honesty Refund Procedure for Financial Aid Recipients ......... 72 3.01.03 Academic Honors Information Access, Doctoral Recognition, 3.01.04 Academic Standing Graduation, and Commencement.................... 73 3.01.05 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Access to Learning Resources .......................73 3.01.06 Comprehensive Examination Requirements Contact Information for Learners.................... 73 3.01.07 Dissertation Requirements External Requests................................ 73 3.01.08 Academic Degree Requirements Completion of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) ...... 73 Research ....................................... 43 Graduation Requirements and Commencement........ 73 3.03.01 Human Research Protections Transcripts...................................... 74 3.03.02 Publication of Dissertations Transferability of Capella University Credits ........... 74 3.03.03 Use of Confidential Information 3.03.05 Conflict of Interest in Research 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 3 Table of Contents s T n E T n o C Capella University school of Undergraduate studies .... 75 Capella University Graduate schools ................ 105 oF E school of Undergraduate studies.................... 77 school of business and Technology ................. 107 L b A About the school of Undergraduate studies........... 78 About the school of business and Technology ........ 108 T School Mission Statement ......................... 78 School Mission Statement ........................ 108 Undergraduate Degree Programs ................... 78 Degree Programs............................... 108 Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology Management Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology General Education Requirements for Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management Undergraduate Degrees........................... 79 Master of Science (MS) in Human Resource Management Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Development school of Undergraduate studies Degree Programs and specializations ................ 80 Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology Master of Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) Specialization ....................................80 Certificate Programs ............................ 110 General Public Administration school of business and Technology Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Programs, specializations, Certificates........ 111 in Business Specializations ......................... 80 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Accounting in Business Specializations ........................ 111 Business Administration General Business Finance Accounting Health Care Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Human Resource Management in Organization and Management Specializations...... 112 Management and Leadership General Organization and Management Marketing Human Resource Management Project Management Information Technology Management Retail Management Leadership Bachelor of Science (BS) Management Education in Information Technology Specializations............. 84 Project Management General Information Technology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Health Informatics in Information Technology Specializations............ 114 Information Assurance and Security General Information Technology Network Technology Information Assurance and Security Project Management Information Technology Education Software Architecture Project Management Bachelor of Science (BS) Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety Specializations...................... 88 in Organization and Management Specializations...... 116 Criminal Justice General Organization and Management Emergency Management Leadership Homeland Security Master of Science (MS) Security Management in Human Resource Management Specializations.......117 General Human Resource Management Undergraduate Course Descriptions.................. 90 Human Capital Management General Education Courses ........................ 90 Industrial and Labor Relations Lower-Division Courses ........................... 92 Legal Studies BPA Courses.....................................92 Master of Science (MS) Business Courses ................................ 93 in Organizational Development Specialization .........118 Information Technology Courses ....................97 General Organizational Development Public Safety Courses............................ 100 Right to Change Requirements .....................103 4 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 Table of Contents Master of Science (MS) Education Specialist (EdS) Specializations . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 in Information Technology Specializations............ 119 Curriculum and Instruction General Information Technology Leadership in Educational Administration Business Analysis Master of Science (MS) Enterprise Software Architecture in Education Specializations....................... 136 Health Information Management Curriculum and Instruction Information Assurance and Security Early Childhood Education Network Architecture K–12 Studies in Education Project Management Leadership in Educational Administration Master of Business Administration (MBA) Specializations .. 121 Reading and Literacy General Business Administration Special Education Teaching Accounting Enrollment Management Finance Instructional Design for Online Learning Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Leadership for Higher Education Health Care Management Postsecondary and Adult Education Human Resource Management Professional Studies in Education Information Technology Management Training and Performance Improvement Marketing Certificates .................................... 141 Project Management Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching Certificates .................................... 124 Post-Master’s Certificate in Enrollment Management Human Resource Management school of Human services ......................... 143 Information Assurance and Security About the school of Human services................ 144 Leadership School Mission Statement ........................ 144 Project Management Degree Programs............................... 144 school of Education .............................. 127 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and About the school of Education..................... 128 Supervision School Mission Statement ........................ 128 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services Degree Programs............................... 128 Master of Science (MS) in Human Services Doctor of Education (EdD) Certificate Programs ............................ 144 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Professional Licensure and Certification ............. 144 Education Specialist (EdS) school of Human services Master of Science (MS) in Education Degree Programs, specializations, Certificates........ 146 Certificate Programs ............................ 128 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Professional Licensure and Certification ............. 128 in Counselor Education and Supervision Specialization ..146 school of Education General Counselor Education and Supervision Degree Programs, specializations, Certificates........ 129 Practicum/Internship Experience ....................146 Doctor of Education (EdD) Specialization ............ 129 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services Specialization....................146 Educational Leadership and Management Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Counseling Studies in Education Specializations....................... 129 Master of Science (MS) in Human Services Specializations .................. 147 Curriculum and Instruction K–12 Studies in Education Counseling Studies Leadership in Educational Administration Addiction Counseling Special Education Leadership Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy Instructional Design for Online Learning Mental Health Counseling Leadership for Higher Education School Counseling Clinical Experience.............................. 150 Nursing Education Certificates .................................... 151 Postsecondary and Adult Education Professional Studies in Education Addiction Counseling Training and Performance Improvement Diversity Studies Marriage and Family Services Professional Counseling 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 5 Table of Contents s T n E T n o C school of Public service Leadership................. 153 Certificates .................................... 165 oF Criminal Justice E About the school of Public service Leadership........ 154 L b Health Care Administration A School Mission Statement ........................ 154 T Management of Nonprofit Agencies Degree Programs............................... 154 Social and Community Services Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services Harold Abel school of Psychology .................. 167 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Safety About the Harold Abel school of Psychology ......... 168 Master of Public Administration (MPA) School Mission Statement ........................ 168 Master of Science (MS) in Human Services Degree Programs............................... 168 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Master of Science (MS) in Public Health Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology Master of Science (MS) in Public Safety Master of Science (MS) in Psychology Certificate Programs ............................ 156 Certificate Programs ............................ 169 Professional Licensure and Certification ............. 156 Professional Licensure and Certification ............. 169 school of Public service Leadership Harold Abel school of Psychology Degree Programs, specializations, Certificates........ 157 Degree Programs, specializations, Certificates........ 170 Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Specialization... 157 Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Specialization........... 170 General Public Administration Clinical Psychology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services Specializations .................. 157 in Psychology Specializations...................... 170 General Human Services General Psychology Health Care Administration Educational Psychology Management of Nonprofit Agencies Industrial/Organizational Psychology Social and Community Services Master of Science (MS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology Specializations...................... 172 in Public Safety Specializations..................... 159 General Psychology Criminal Justice Child and Adolescent Development Emergency Management Educational Psychology Public Safety Leadership Evaluation, Research, and Measurement Master of Public Administration (MPA) Specialization... 160 Industrial/Organizational Psychology General Public Administration Leadership Coaching Psychology Master of Science (MS) Organizational Leader Development in Human Services Specializations .................. 160 Sport Psychology General Human Services Clinical Psychology Gerontology Counseling Psychology Health Care Administration School Psychology Management of Nonprofit Agencies Certificate..................................... 176 Social and Community Services Specialist Certificate in School Psychology Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Specializations .... 162 Residencies.................................... 177 Nurse Educator PhD and MS Residential Colloquia Nurse Educator Bridge PsyD Clinical Psychology Year-in-Residence Master of Science (MS) MS School Psychology and Specialist Certificate in School in Public Health Specializations .................... 163 Psychology Year-in-Residence Health Management and Policy Clinical Training ................................ 179 Social and Behavioral Sciences Introduction to Clinical Training Master of Science (MS) Overview of Practicum in Public Safety Specializations..................... 164 Overview of Internship Criminal Justice Clinical Training Requirements Emergency Management Public Safety Leadership 6 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 Table of Contents G raduate Course Descriptions...................... 181 Faculty ......................................... 252 School of Business and Technology................. 181 School of Undergraduate Studies .................. 252 Master’s Human Resource Management Courses School of Business and Technology................. 255 MBA Courses School of Education ............................. 259 Master’s and Doctoral Organization and Management School of Human Services .........................263 Courses School of Public Service Leadership..................265 Graduate Writing Courses Harold Abel School of Psychology.................. 269 Master’s Organizational Development Courses state Regulatory Information ...................... 273 Doctoral Business Courses Right to Change Requirements .................... 273 Master’s and Doctoral Information Technology Courses Residential Colloquium Courses School of Education ............................. 199 Master’s and Doctoral Education Courses Graduate Writing Courses EdD Courses Residential Colloquium Courses School of Human Services ........................ 213 Doctoral Counselor Education and Supervision Courses Master’s and Doctoral Human Services Courses Graduate Writing Course Residential Colloquium Courses School of Public Service Leadership ................ 219 DPA Courses Master’s and Doctoral Human Services Courses Graduate Writing Courses MPA Courses MSN Courses Master’s and Doctoral Public Safety Courses Master’s Public Health Courses Residential Colloquium Courses Harold Abel School of Psychology.................. 235 Graduate Writing Course Master’s and Doctoral Psychology Courses Residential Colloquium Courses Clinical Psychology Year-in-Residence Courses School Psychology Year-in-Residence Courses Right to Change Requirements .....................248 Governance..................................... 249 Administration ................................. 249 Board of Directors .............................. 249 School Directories............................... 249 School of Undergraduate Studies School of Business and Technology School of Education School of Human Services School of Public Service Leadership Harold Abel School of Psychology 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 7 A Message from the President y T Welcome to Capella University sI R E v nI U Capella University, an accredited online university, is committed to meeting A L L the educational needs of working adults. Capella respects the multiple E P A commitments its learners meet and values the personal and professional C o experience they bring to their courses. the university’s focus on helping T E learners fulfill their potential is evident in their achievements and m o enthusiasm. C L E W Our learners talk about the quality and energy of the learning experience at Capella. What they find in our courserooms is an active and engaging learning community that invites them to include their own knowledge and experience and to profit from the knowledge and experience of others. Learners 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. Additionally, they discover Christopher Cassirer, scD, mPH University President academic content that relates specifically to their own professions and professional goals and that has immediate application to 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 enrollment, financial aid, and support from academic advisors, as well as a full range of academic library resources through Capella University Library. We believe that Capella University delivers the quality and impact working adults expect from higher education. thanks for joining us. Christopher Cassirer, ScD, MPH University President 8 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 About Capella University U niversity Mission Statement the undergraduate learning experience was enhanced by the mission of Capella University is to extend access to a reorganization of schools in 2004 to form the school of high quality bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate Undergraduate studies and the school of Business and programs for adults who seek to maximize their personal technology in addition to the existing schools of Education, and professional potential. this mission is fulfilled through Human services, and the Harold Abel school of Psychology. innovative programs that are responsive to the needs of adult in 2009, to better meet the professional needs of its learners learners and involve active, engaging, challenging, and relevant in public service fields, Capella formed a sixth school—the learning experiences offered in a variety of delivery modes. school of Public service Leadership. in 1993, Dr. Harold Abel, an experienced leader in higher Educational Philosophy education and a former president of three universities, joined Capella University’s educational philosophy focuses on Mr. shank to serve as founding president and academic developing scholar-practitioners through learning that leader of Capella. Dr. Abel assembled a premier faculty, incorporates both theoretical knowledge and relevant built graduate curricula, and guided the university toward experience. Learners synthesize scholarship with practical academic accreditation. in 1997, during the presidency of Dr. application appropriate to their level—as reflective- Bruce Francis, Capella achieved accreditation by the Higher practitioners at the baccalaureate level, as practitioner- Learning Commission (HLC) and became a member of the scholars at the master’s level, and as scholar-practitioners at North Central Association of Colleges and schools. the doctoral level. Capella University faculty are themselves scholar-practitioners or as appropriate, practitioner-scholars. in 2001, Dr. Michael Offerman, formerly a leader within the they guide and facilitate learner development through University of Wisconsin system, became president of Capella dissemination of knowledge and the formation of learning University. A major milestone achieved during his presidency communities. they promote active learning, and they model occurred in 2003, when the Higher Learning Commission what it means to be scholar-practitioners and life-long learners. (HLC) of the North Central Association granted Capella Capella’s philosophy also emphasizes collaboration: learners permission to offer a full four-year bachelor’s program. in with their peers and learners with faculty. Learners and 2008, Capella’s accreditation was reaffirmed by HLC. Capella’s faculty reflect together on their experiences, build and apply next accreditation reaffirmation process is scheduled for the knowledge, participate in communities of learning, and make 2014–2015 academic year. theoretical and practical contributions in their fields. in addition to its institutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Capella University has University History attained specialized program accreditations for several of its in 1992, stephen shank, former CEO of tonka Corporation, specializations. in 2003, Capella University’s Mental Health provided the vision, leadership, and a portion of the Counseling specialization received program accreditation initial funding for the incorporation of a distance-learning from the American Counseling Association’s Council for institution. Mr. shank observed that adults were underserved Accreditation of Counseling and related Educational by traditional universities for several reasons. Most Programs (CACrEP), and in 2005, Capella’s Marital, significantly, attending classes is difficult or impossible for Couple, and Family Counseling/therapy specialization also working adults due to employment and family obligations, received CACrEP accreditation. Most recently, in 2008, the and traditional curriculum often does not correspond with the Bachelor and Master of science in information technology professional goals of mature adults. He envisioned a barrier- specializations in Project Management were accredited by the free university that people could attend from remote locations Project Management institute (PMi®) Global Accreditation such as their homes. Center for Project Management (PMi-GAC). Capella University, initially named the Graduate school As part of its commitment to outcomes-based education, of America (tGsA), offered master’s and doctoral degree Capella University has taken a leadership role in the programs in Education, Human services, and Organization national higher education consumer information initiative, and Management. two years after accreditation, tGsA became transparency by Design (tbD). in 2007, Capella joined 13 Capella University and went on to establish the schools other tbD member institutions in a commitment to report of Business, Education, Human services, Psychology, and publicly, on a single Web site, their expected learning technology. today, Capella University offers certificates and outcomes by degree program level, the methods used to bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees across its measure their achievement and the results of those measures, six schools. as well as other information to assist higher education consumers as they decide where to pursue their education. 1.888.CAPELLA • Volume 09–10, No. 1 CAPELLA UNiVErsity 9 About Capella University, continued y T sI R E v nI U in 2009, Dr. Christopher Cassirer was appointed university Residencies A L president, and Kevin Gilligan joined Capella as chief executive Most doctoral programs, clinically focused master’s EL P officer of Capella Education Company. programs, and post-master’s certificate programs require CA learners to attend residencies (e.g., residential colloquia, UT Institutional Accreditation o year-in-residence) offered in various locations. residencies b A provide opportunities for learners to become familiar with Capella University resources, develop or affirm academic skill sets, acquire clinical skill competencies, learn research methodologies, and prepare for the comprehensive examination and dissertation processes. Capella University through these face-to-face experiences, learners extend 225 south sixth street participation in Capella’s learning community by networking, Ninth Floor focusing on academic success strategies, interacting with Minneapolis, MN 55402 peers and faculty, and developing academic competencies 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) that support program completion. Capella believes that the www.capella.edu sense of community developed during residencies will endure throughout the program and become an essential part of a Affirmative Action successful learner experience. Additional details regarding Capella University is an affirmative action employer. residency requirements can be found on iGuide. Ownership of University Capella’s Commitment to Learner Success Capella University is wholly owned by Capella Education Capella University is committed to helping learners Company, a Minnesota corporation. succeed. to that end, the university has developed a unique combination of course work and support services intended to Academic Freedom facilitate a strong start for learners. New learners can expect Capella University is committed to freedom of expression the following support: and inquiry and strives to promote an atmosphere in which rigorous academic dialogue is maintained, while respect for • the University Orientation seminar provides all new collegiality, civility, and diversity is embraced. learners with the knowledge, skills, and advice they need to be successful in Capella’s online learning environment. Degree Options Learners navigate Capella’s online courseroom, take a Capella University offers graduate certificates, the Bachelor virtual tour of university support services, and engage in an of science (Bs), Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA), online discussion with an orientation facilitator and other Master of science (Ms), Master of Business Administration new learners. (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Education • Learners begin with an outstanding first course that sets the specialist (Eds), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of stage for the rest of their program. Education (EdD), Doctor of Public Administration (DPA), and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD). Learner Services For day-to-day needs, Capella’s learner support services are Course Formats available online through iGuide, via email, and through toll- Courses are offered online and in directed study formats. free calls within the United states. Courses designated as directed study are available to • iGuide—iGuide allows learners to access Capella’s services doctoral learners in the schools of Business and technology, in one convenient place. Learners can enroll in courses, Education, and Human services. Directed study courses, apply for financial assistance, view an unofficial transcript, in which learners work one-to-one with a faculty tutor, are and access a variety of other convenient resources, including offered quarterly. Additional details and requirements related the Learner Handbook and University Catalog. iGuide can to these course formats can be found in the University Policies be found at www.capella.edu. For questions or concerns section of this catalog and on iGuide. regarding enrollment, courses, access, financial aid, billing, or technical problems that are not answered on iGuide, learner support associates are available to assist learners at 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or [email protected].
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