BS - General Psychology
Undergraduate learners in the General Psychology
specialization integrate psychology knowledge
with associated skills by engaging in a curriculum
that presents fundamental psychological
concepts, theories, empirical findings, and
historical trends. In particular, learners focus
on social, abnormal, positive, and biological
psychology and lifespan development, motivation
and performance, learning and cognition,
research methodology, culture and diversity, and
ethics. Successful graduates of this specialization
are prepared to build on their knowledge and
skills at the graduate level or pursue careers
in a variety of settings, including education,
public service, law enforcement and corrections,
business, human development, and rehabilitation
and mental health.
| Prereq GPA |
None |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or equivalent. |
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MS - Clinical Psychology
Explore the foundational theories and practices of clinical psychology in assessing and treating dysfunctional behavior, including clinical interviewing and interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, psychopathology, and diagnosis. This clinical psychology master's specialization includes a rigorous combination of online course work, residency, and field training experiences. People who choose this specialization are often planning to pursue a doctoral degree Clinical Psychology, but may also pursue counseling, research or administrative positions in social service, health care, business, or educational settings.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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MS - Counseling Psychology
The master’s Counseling Psychology specialization trains learners in the basic theories, practices, and research methods of the counseling psychology profession. Learners admitted to this specialization typically intend to pursue doctoral degrees in counseling psychology or in counseling-related fields such as human services, counselor education, community counseling, or clinical psychology. This specialization introduces learners to individual and group counseling interventions, testing and assessment, research methods, and counseling diagnosis.
Personal Suitability and Fitness for the Profession
Capella embraces the principles and guidelines set forth by the Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC) related to professional psychology programs in that the faculty, training staff, supervisors, and administrators in the MS Counseling Psychology specialization have a professional, ethical, and potentially legal obligation to ensure, insofar as possible, that all learners have the competence to manage professional relationships in an effective and appropriate manner and that they possess the emotional maturity, interpersonal stability, and intellectual judgment required to work with vulnerable populations. Personal suitability and fitness for the profession includes but is not limited to demonstration of sufficient interpersonal and professional competence; self-awareness, self-reflection, and self-evaluation; openness to processes of supervision; and resolution of issues or problems that interfere with professional development or functioning in a satisfactory manner. Throughout the graduate training of each learner, faculty and staff are responsible for educating and assessing learners with regard to their personal suitability and fitness for the profession.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses through the Integrative Project. Then take two of the courses listed to complete the degree. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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MS - Educational Psychology
The master’s Educational Psychology specialization offers learners the opportunity to strengthen their credentials needed to pursue careers in public education and instruction, lifespan development from early childhood through late adulthood, educational technology, and prepare for doctoral study in psychology and other related disciplines. Specialization outcomes allow learners to gain knowledge and skills in the application of learning, human development and socialization, educational psychology, ethics, tests and measurements, and basic statistics and research methods. These specialization requirements are not intended to prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed, and take any two graduate courses (10 Credits). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
The Master’s specialization in Evaluation, Research, and Measurement facilitates the development of learners as professionals who assist individuals and organizations with planning and decision making. Specialization topics include program evaluation, statistics, research methodology, and tests and measurements. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue careers in program evaluation, research, measurement, test construction, or data collection and analysis in a variety of organizations, including research and assessment, and credentialing and accreditation agencies. The requirements for this specialization are not designed to prepare graduates for licensure as professional counselors or psychologists.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
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MS - General Psychology
The General Psychology specialization offers master’s learners flexibility in designing and personalizing their degree program. Learners explore the psychology curriculum and may choose to pursue a Family Psychology concentration within their elective courses. The requirements for this specialization are not intended to prepare graduates for licensure as professional counselors or psychologists.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed up through the Integrative Project, then take 3 courses listed below (15 credits). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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MS - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Businesses pursuing increased employee engagement, worker productivity and team building often seek candidates with skills in industrial/organizational psychology, a field that applies behavioral principles and research findings to organizational settings. Through this online industrial and organizational psychology specialization you will learn leading-edge assessment techniques, leadership and group development theories, conflict management strategies, and other techniques for increasing motivation and improving workplace performance. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing community college instructor positions or managerial or consulting positions in training, human resources, or executive coaching.
| Concentration |
Organizational Psychology |
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed plus one other graduate level course (5 credits)to complete the program. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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MS - Leadership Coaching Psychology
The Leadership Coaching Psychology specialization prepares master’s learners to coach organizational leaders based on fundamental psychological principles and models including personality theory, the dynamics of group process, multicultural influences and perspectives, and ethical reasoning. This specialization provides learners with the education and training necessary to develop effective coaching relationships with organizational leaders, helping them achieve their personal and professional potential. Leadership coaches may provide internal or external assistance to executives, managers, and leaders of small or large organizations. The requirements for this specialization are not designed to prepare graduates for licensure as professional counselors or psychologists.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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MS - School Psychology
Master’s learners in the School Psychology specialization are typically interested in practicing as school psychologists in public and private settings. Learners who are interested in preparing to apply for state or national certification as a school psychologist must complete the MS School Psychology specialization followed by the Specialist Certificate in School Psychology. Completion of the School Psychology master’s specialization alone does not adequately prepare learners to be eligible to sit for a licensure or certification exam as a school psychologist. Learners also need to know their specific state licensing requirements to ensure these programs meet those requirements.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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MS - Sport Psychology
Master’s learners in this specialization are frequently school-based coaches, physical education teachers, or individuals working in parks and recreation departments who wish to gain current theory and research knowledge associated with performance enhancement, individual and team motivation, injury recovery, and stress management as it applies to amateur athletes. Some learners plan to apply these principles to settings such as fitness/health clubs, sports camps, and resort-based wellness programs. These specialization requirements are not intended to prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or psychologist.
| Prereq GPA |
2.30 cumulative GPA from a bachelor’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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PhD - Educational Psychology
Doctoral learners in this specialization acquire a broad base of knowledge associated with learning, cognition, instruction, development, and research. Core course work provides a foundation of the science of psychology, and specialization course work provides depth within the discipline of educational psychology. Learners may choose a concentration within their specialization courses. Concentrations include Program Evaluation and Measurement, Psychology Teaching and Instruction, and Child and Adolescent Development. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue careers in teaching and instruction; higher education; corporate and military educational training; child, adolescent, and adult development; instructional technology; test construction; learning evaluation; program evaluation; or research. These specialization requirements are not intended to prepare graduates for licensure as a professional counselor or licensed psychologist.
| Prereq GPA |
3.00 cumulative GPA from a master’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed below through dissertation research, then complete 6 classes from the list below to complete the program. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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PhD - General Psychology
The doctoral specialization in General Psychology is offered to those learners who want a great deal of flexibility in designing and individualizing their education based on their professional interests. Learners may choose electives that allow them to focus their course work in an established area of study such as addictions psychology or health psychology. Learners may also choose electives to design an individualized focus area of study in psychology or design an interdisciplinary focus area of study that blends psychology with education, business, or human services courses. The General Psychology specialization requirements are designed for learners who are not seeking licensure as a professional psychologist but who are interested in seeking careers as university professors, researchers, consultants, or program administrators.
| Prereq GPA |
3.00 cumulative GPA from a master’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed and choose any 7 graduate courses (35 credits). |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
|
PhD - Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Improve your career opportunities in the growing field of industrial/organizational psychology through this doctoral specialization designed to deepen your knowledge of workplace and organizational behavior, and demonstrate your own research-based contributions to the field. You will gain a strong foundation in adult, social, and group psychology, as well as advanced testing, statistical and research methodology. People who choose this specialization often pursue higher education faculty positions, leadership positions in training or human resources, or consulting or executive coaching positions.
The residential colloquia experience:
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
| Prereq GPA |
3.00 cumulative GPA from a master’s degree granting institution. |
| Prereq Degree |
Master’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency or an internationally recognized institution. |
| Special Instructions |
Take all courses listed, and 4 other graduate courses. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
transfer credits applied toward a learner’s
degree program reduce the number of credits
required for the completion of that degree
program. the number of transfer credits impacts the
learner’s maximum limit of earned credits
required, as follows:
i. Example: Bs requires 180 earned credits;
the learner transfers in 70 credits, resulting
in 110 credits remaining.
ii. in the above example, the degree program
requirements are based on the number of
earned credits remaining for a learner to
complete his or her degree program; in this
case, 110 earned credits.
iii. the number of earned credits remaining
is the basis for the maximum attempted
credits calculation, as defned in sections
ii.B.2 and ii.C.2. |
| Courses |
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