Programs

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EdS - Curriculum and Instruction - Capella University

The continuing emphasis on educational quality and accountability has created a high demand for educators with specialized skills in curriculum and instruction. This EdS specialization is designed to help you develop and demonstrate the research-based knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to create and implement instructional improvement initiatives and increase student achievement. Designed around national teaching and licensure standards, this specialization is intended for educators and administrators who have completed a master’s degree and want to gain additional knowledge and increase their career options. People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or administrators interested in pursuing building or district leadership positions in the field of curriculum and instruction, or in continuing their studies at the doctoral level. Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD.

EdS - Leadership in Educational Administration - Capella University

Position yourself to advance in the field of P–12 administration. Capella offers one of the few state-approved specializations in Leadership in Educational Administration available within an online EdS program. Through a curriculum designed around the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards, you will explore such topics as effective management, collaboration with school stakeholders, and development of a shared vision of learning. Throughout the program, which includes a specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your EdS-level competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization are often licensed teachers or school administrators seeking principal and/or superintendent licensure or pursuing other building or district leadership positions. Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD.

PhD - Nursing Education - Capella University

A shortage of nursing faculty is a key reason U.S. nursing schools must turn away tens of thousands of qualified applicants each year. Capella's doctoral Nursing Education specialization is designed to prepare master's-level nurses to meet this growing need and to advance the field of nursing through doctoral research. The National League for Nursing recognizes that this PhD specialization in Nursing Education aligns with the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators©, using competencies that are integral to the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE) exam. The curriculum includes such topics as advanced nursing theory and concepts, curriculum design and evaluation, teaching strategies, and classroom assessment. People likely to be interested in this specialization include nursing faculty members who want to pursue advanced faculty or leadership positions and nurses currently working in health care delivery who want to share their knowledge of nursing.

Educational Specialist - Educational Leadership - Liberty University

Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education, while specifically focusing on leadership skills and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K–12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Educational Specialist - Teaching and Learning - Liberty University

Liberty University’s Educational Specialist program is designed to prepare you for a leadership role in the field of education while specifically focusing on teaching and learning strategies, trends, and best practices. Courses provide specialized preparation for individuals seeking credentials for K–12 or university-level school positions. You will develop the skills necessary to assume a facilitating role in accomplishing the goals and objectives of an education system. This degree program is well-suited for the professional educator seeking a salary increase or those who have a desire to pursue a doctoral degree. This program is approved through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Educational Specialist in Teaching and Learning - Liberty University EdD - Educational Leadership and Management - Capella University

Enhance your educational leadership and managerial expertise with a doctoral degree focused on addressing real-world challenges and opportunities in the field of education. The curriculum was designed around the standards of a number of respected P–12 organizations and is aligned with the Competencies for Community College Leaders developed by the American Association of Community Colleges. The course work covers such topics as finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision-making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency, and advocacy. The specialization is designed to be completed in less than three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing you to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of students. You also will have the opportunity to develop an applied research project that contributes to the solution of a recognized problem in the field. People likely to be interested in this specialization include higher education and P–12 administrators who wish to enhance their leadership and managerial abilities; higher education faculty and P–12 teachers transitioning to administrative or leadership positions; and government, corporate, and nonprofit leaders whose organization or position is focused on education.

PhD - General Business - Capella University

Gain a deep understanding of business theory, research, and practice with this doctoral specialization in General Business. The curriculum is based on recognized industry standards, and reflects key learning competencies from academic and professional associations. Courses are designed to help you become a strategic thinker and leader in today’s complex global business environment, able to address contemporary business issues from both a scholarly and practical perspective. You will also develop advanced knowledge and skills in research design and application to enable you to contribute to your field through doctoral research. This specialization prepares you to meet the critical need for business faculty, or to pursue business leadership, research, or consulting positions.

PhD - Accounting - Capella University

Advance your knowledge of accounting research, practice, and education and strengthen the critical thinking skills you need to address contemporary challenges in accounting. The curriculum for this doctoral specialization in Accounting is based on recognized industry standards, and provides you the opportunity to evaluate advanced theoretical concepts and techniques of accounting practice; analyze strategic implications of various accounting issues; and conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field of accounting. This specialization prepares you to meet the critical need for accounting faculty, or to pursue accounting leadership, research, or consulting positions.

DPA - General Public Administration - Capella University

Enhance your public leadership skills as you develop and apply research to address multidisciplinary public service issues within your community. This doctoral specialization uses course work, current case studies, advanced learning technologies, and field experiences to strengthen your collaboration and leadership skills and identify community issues that could benefit from an action-based research project. Working with a rich, global network of experienced faculty and professional peers, you will gain an in-depth understanding of your own field, plus insights from professionals in other fields, such as public safety and health care, who often collaborate with you to solve today’s complex challenges. The specialization is designed to be completed in three years, using a cohort model. You will enroll in two courses each quarter in a prescribed sequence, enhancing opportunities to build on your newly acquired knowledge and develop professional relationships with the same cohort of students. Convenient electronic textbooks lowers program costs and provides immediate access to course materials. People likely to choose this specialization include public administrators who want to pursue leadership positions in government agencies, public service organizations, or the political arena; or faculty positions in the fields of public administration, public affairs, and political science.

PhD - Emergency Management - Capella University

With natural and man-made disasters stretching the capacity of responding agencies throughout the nation and around the world, the need for leaders in the field of emergency management has never been greater. This Emergency Management PhD specialization is designed to create scholar-practitioners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to oversee emergency organizations, teach tomorrow's leaders, and consult on the effective management of complex emergency situations, including proactively eliminating or mitigating crises before they happen. Courses include case studies from Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) incidents and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and opportunities for your own doctoral research to advance the field of emergency management.

PhD - Public Safety Leadership - Capella University

Hone your expertise and advance your career in the growing field of public safety leadership. This PhD in Public Safety specialization combines doctoral research and a deep exploration of leadership and organizational theories, with courses that emphasize management skills, such as needs assessment, human resources, training, diversity, and labor relations. This doctoral specialization takes public safety leadership to the executive level for those who plan to lead, teach, or consult in the field of public safety, including law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, criminal justice, corrections and other public and private security and protective professions.

PhD - Multidisciplinary Human Services - Capella University Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership - Liberty University