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CAPELLA UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL MANUAL: PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

Capella University Doctoral Manual:

Program Requirements and

Procedures

Capella University 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor

Minneapolis, MN 55402

April 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ............................................................................. 1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 3 Overview .......................................................................................... 4 DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................... 4 Doctoral Degree Program Components ............................................. 5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED PROCEDURES BY DOCTORAL DEGREE .......................................................................... 6

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ....................................................................................................... 6 Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures .......................................................................... 10 Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) Program Requirements and Related Procedures .......................................................................... 21 Doctor of Education (EdD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................................... 28 Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 38 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 44 Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 49 Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) Program Requirements and Related Procedures .......................................................................... 52 Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 55 Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 58 Doctor of Human Services (DHS) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 61 Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures ..................................................................................... 65 Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology Program Requirements and Related Procedures .................................................................... 73

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to Capella University and your doctoral degree program! A Capella University doctoral degree prepares you to achieve the highest level of formal study as scholar-practitioners. Completing your doctoral degree program also represents a new beginning: your entry into the community of scholars within a field of study. Your doctoral studies will empower you to support the discovery of new knowledge and contribute to your professional field through scholarship, practice, and service. Frequently reading and returning to this manual will help you understand the components and specific requirements of your degree program and maintain satisfactory academic progress. Careful attention to the way the components of your program work together will inform your decision making and success throughout your studies. The entire Capella community is here to support you, and we hope this resource will provide guidance that strengthens your sense of purpose and promotes your scholarly development at each stage of your degree program. We wish you a rewarding academic journey and great success as you pursue a doctoral degree at Capella University.

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OVERVIEW This document is a resource you should consult throughout your doctoral studies and a companion to Capella’s University Catalog and university policy. All doctoral-level degrees are represented and organized by degree program. Each section indicates which components are required for your degree program (and specialization, where applicable), helping you proactively navigate its specific requirements. Procedural information related to each of your degree program’s components and references to other key information will help you avoid bumps in the road. The table at the beginning of each section provides an overview of the requirements for your degree program, for example:

• Coursework—must you take your courses in a specific sequence? • Outside the courseroom learning experience—does your degree

program require you to attend a residency? Complete a practicum? • Comprehensive assessment of learning—does your degree program

require a comprehensive examination, or will a specific set of course requirements satisfy this requirement?

• Demonstration and assessment of knowledge—when and how will you begin working on your dissertation?

• Specific professional standards—are there other field-specific standards you will be expected to meet?

Each of these components is explained in more detail, including its relationship to the Academic Standing policy and its procedures, and includes links to pertinent documents such as related university policies, other manuals, and Capella’s University Catalog. While this manual focuses on information essential for successful completion of your doctoral degree program, it cannot be all inclusive. Consult an academic advisor from your program or other university resources with any questions. We wish you the very best as you approach and accomplish each stage of your degree program.

DISCLAIMER

Neither the Doctoral Manual, nor any of the information and requirements contained herein, constitute a contract or create any contractual commitments between Capella University and any learner, any prospective learner, or any third party. The information and program requirements contained in the Doctoral Manual are subject to change. Doctoral learners should be familiar with all university policies, including Maximum Time to Degree Completion.

https://campus.capella.edu/web/policies-and-administration/university-catalog


https://www.capella.edu/university-policies/

https://www.capella.edu/content/dam/capella/PDF/policies/2.01.02.pdf


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DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM COMPONENTS The following table lists components and the types of components that may be required for a doctoral degree program at Capella University. For example, the comprehensive assessment of learning for PsyD degree programs is a fully embedded assessment with qualifying papers at required milestones. For all PhD degree programs and specializations, the comprehensive examination is the specific type of comprehensive assessment of learning. NOTE: Not every degree program requires each component type.

Doctoral Degree Program Components Components Component types Coursework • Course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experience

• Residency o Dissertation Research Seminar o Residency o Year-in-residence

• Practicum or internship • Field experience or clinical training

Comprehensive assessment of learning

• Comprehensive examination • Fully embedded assessment (assessments

for this component take place during regular coursework or during outside the courseroom learning experiences)

Demonstration and assessment of knowledge

• Dissertation • Applied research dissertation • Doctoral Capstone

Specific professional standards • Specific requirements for doctoral study in a professional field

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED PROCEDURES BY DOCTORAL DEGREE

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in the following Capella University graduate schools: School of Business and Technology, School of Education, School of Public Service Leadership, School of Counseling and Human Services, and the Harold Abel School of Psychology.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Sequences recommended but not

required for pre-comprehensive examination coursework

Outside the courseroom learning experiences

• Three four-day residencies with a six-week course room component

• Practicum and/or internship* • Field experience or clinical

training (see University Catalog)*


Comprehensive examination


Dissertation

Specific professional standards PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

• American Counseling Association (ACA) guidelines

PhD Leadership in Educational Administration

• Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards

• Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards

• Minnesota (MN) Board of School Administrators (BOSA) Standards

• Arizona School Administration Standards

• Georgia Professional Standard • Professional Standards for

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Educational Leaders (PSEL) PhD Curriculum and Instruction

• Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards

• Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL)

PhD Special Education Leadership

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Standards

*Practicum/Internship and Field experience for clinical training are not required for all PhD programs. Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Residency: Three four-day residencies with a six-week course room component. See Capella’s University Catalog and the Residencies page on Campus for residency-related specifics.

Pertinent policy information: Learners attending Dissertation Research Seminar who fail to successfully complete the seminar may be administratively withdrawn from that program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Pertinent policy information: See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies for residency-related policy information.

• Practicum or internship:







https://campus.capella.edu/web/residencies/home





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• PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision learners are required to complete a minimum of 100 practicum hours and 600 Internship hours.

• PhD in Education, Curriculum and Instruction learners are required to complete ED8550 and ED8551 as part of their program requirements

• PhD in Education, Leadership in Educational Administration learners are required to complete ED7903 and ED7904 if they choose the District Leadership emphasis. Learners that choose the School Leadership emphasis are required to complete ED7901 and ED7902

• PhD in Education, Special Education Leadership learners are required to complete ED7554 and ED7555 as part of their program requirements.

• Other field experience or clinical training: See University Catalog.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Comprehensive examination. At the conclusion of all coursework, Capella University PhD learners complete the comprehensive examination. The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to directly assess learners’ demonstration of program-level learning outcomes in order to determine their preparedness to design, implement, analyze, and report independent dissertation research and pursue a scholar-practitioner career. Information concerning comprehensive examination requirements and processes is located in the Comprehensive Examination Manual. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete the comprehensive examination within the stated time frame may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Dissertation. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in developing, designing, implementing, analyzing, and reporting ethical research projects. Academic standing in the dissertation phase is measured by successful completion of all designated dissertation milestones. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their dissertation mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone requirements and recommendations. Information concerning PhD dissertation requirements and processes is located in the PhD Dissertation Manual. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the dissertation


http://assets.capella.edu/campus/doctoral-programs/comprehensive-examination-manual.pdf



http://www.capella.edu/phdtimeline/index.html

http://www.capella.edu/iGuidePA/pdf/academics/phd_dissertation_manual.pdf

http://www.capella.edu/iGuidePA/pdf/academics/phd_dissertation_manual.pdf

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courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing. Specific Professional Standards (for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision learners): Capella embraces the principles and guidelines set forth by the American Counseling Association (ACA) related to professional counseling programs in that the faculty, training staff, supervisors, and administrators in the General Counselor Education and Supervision 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. Professional standards include but are 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, all faculty and staff are responsible for educating and assessing learners with regard to their personal suitability and professional standards. Learners are expected to maintain the professional standards of their profession, as described in the ACA Code of Conduct (APA 2002) and further described in the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Learner Handbook. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.


http://www.capella.edu/iGuidePA/PDF/academics/CES_Learner_Handbook.pdf

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is offered in Capella University’s School of Business and Technology.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Prescribed 10 or 12 quarter course

sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

Two four-day residencies

Comprehensive assessment of learning Doctoral Capstone Demonstration and assessment of

knowledge Specific professional standards No specific professional standards

requirement Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for DBA specializations must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. More information about DBA requirements and processes can be found in the DBA Learner Handbook. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.






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Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Residency: DBA research residency. Research residencies combine online and face-to-face learning. They facilitate the research and dissertation process through a series of workshops that build on the knowledge acquired throughout the program. Capella’s University Catalog and the Residencies page on Campus provide residency-related specifics. Three attempts at a residency that do not lead to a passing grade will stop the learner’s progress in the program and may lead to administrative withdrawal.

Pertinent policy information: Learners attending a DBA Research Residency who fail to successfully complete the residency may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies for residency-related policy information.

• Internship or practicum: None

• Other field experience or clinical training: None. A field experience is offered as an option.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning and Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. The university assesses a learner's competency in evidence-based practice through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to progress satisfactorily through the dissertation courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification and must successfully complete DB9950 along with DB9940. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral







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program at Capella University. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing. For additional information about the Doctor of Business Administration degree program, refer to the DBA Learner Handbook.


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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Accounting

YEAR 1 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q1 DB8002 Introduction to Doctoral Studies in Business

Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8110 Advanced Research in Accounting Q4 BMGT8112 Financial Reporting


Q5 BMGT8114

BMGT8116

Accounting in the Global Era

Forensic Accounting

Q6 DB8015 Applied Business Research Projects DB-R8957 Conceptualization Strategizes for Applied Business

Q7 DB8025 Leading Processes, Technology and People Q8 DB8030 Global Operations


Q9 DB8075 Marketing in a Connected World DB-R8959 Research Design and Implementation Planning

Q10 DB8040 Financial Decision Making

Q11 DB8065 Contemporary Issues Impacting Organizational Success

Q12 DB9971 Doctoral Capstone YEAR 4 COURSES

Q13 DB9971 Doctoral Capstone


Note: Doctoral learners must repeat dissertation, capstone, or practice immersion courses as needed while attempting to complete the requirements of their degree program (e.g., completion of their dissertation, capstone, applied research project, etc.). Capella University cannot guarantee a learner’s overall time to degree completion.

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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Business Intelligence



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 DB8210 Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision

Support

Q4 DB8212 Data Warehousing and Descriptive Analytics YEAR 2 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q5 DB8210

DB8212

Data Mining and Predictive Analytics

Data Modeling and Prescriptive Analytics

Q6 DB8015 Applied Business Research Projects DB-R9857 Conceptualization Strategies for Applied Business

Q7 DB8015 Leading Processes, Technology, and People Q8 DB8030 Global Operations




Q11 DB8065 Contemporary Issues Impacting Organizational Success

Q12 DB9971 Doctoral Capstone YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 DB8321 Designing a Global Operations and Supply Chain

Network

Q4 DB8323 Supply Chain Transformation Through Innovation YEAR 2 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q5 DB8325

DB8327

Supplier Relationship Management

Global Supply Chain Design




Q9 DB8075

Marketing in a Connected World DB-R8959 Research Design and Implementation Planning


Q11 DB8065 Contemporary Issues Impacting Organizational Success Q12 DB9971 Doctoral Capstone

YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Human Resource Management



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8410 Foundations of Human Resource Theory and Practice Q4 BMGT8412 Creating Adaptive, Innovative Workplaces


Q5 BMGT8414

BMGT8416

Attracting and Retaining Talent

Human Resource Practices for Developing Talent







YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Information Technology Management



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8210 Information Technology Leaders as Partners in

Organizational Strategic Planning

Q4 BMGT8212 Leading Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex Global Environments


Q5 BMGT8214 BMGT8216

Guiding the Implementation of Information Technology Policies and Processes Innovating Information Technology Life Cycle Management Processes in Changing Environment







YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Leadership



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8610 Leadership Theory and Practice in a Global

Environment

Q4 BMGT8612 Leadership as Personal Practice YEAR 2 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q5 BMGT8614

BMGT8616

Leading the Organizational System

Leading Dynamic Systems with Multi-Dimensional Thinking







YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Project Management



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8430 Advanced Concepts of Project Management

Methodologies

Q4 BMGT8432 Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems YEAR 2 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q5 BMGT8434

BMGT8436

Advanced Risk Management Systems and Research

Dynamics of Program and Portfolio Management







YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a specialization in Strategy and Innovation



Q2 DB8008 Becoming a Business Researcher Q3 BMGT8130 Foresight: Anticipating the Future Q4 BMGT8132 Identifying Opportunities for Innovation


Q5 BMGT8134

BMGT8136

Competing with Disruptive Innovation

Building an Innovation Strategy







YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) is offered in Capella University’s School of Business and Technology. Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Prescribed 10 or 12 quarter course

sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

• Three four-day residencies • DIT Mentor Courseroom

Comprehensive assessment of learning Fully embedded assessment with qualifying papers at required milestones


Dissertation

Specific professional standards No specific professional standards requirement

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for DIT specializations must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. More information about DIT requirements and processes can be found in the DIT Learner Handbook. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.






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• Residency: DIT research residency. Research residencies combine online and face-to-face learning. They facilitate the research and dissertation process through a series of workshops that build on the knowledge acquired throughout the program. Capella’s University Catalog and the Residencies page on Campus provide residency-related specifics. Three attempts at a residency that do not lead to a passing grade will stop the learner’s progress in the program and may lead to administrative withdrawal.

Pertinent policy information: Learners attending a DIT Research Residency who fail to successfully complete the residency may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies for residency-related policy information.

• Other field experience or clinical training: None. A field experience is offered as an option.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Fully embedded assessment. The comprehensive assessment of learning consists of three qualifying papers. These are components of the dissertation mentor courseroom and must be completed in the required sequence and at specific points during the program. Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Dissertation. The DIT dissertation is an application-oriented, standard five-chapter, scholarly document exemplifying the concept of the scholar-practitioner. It is built sequentially throughout the 10 or 12 quarters of the DIT program. Each dissertation course can be taken a maximum of three times. Pertinent policy information: For admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who fail to progress satisfactorily through the dissertation courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification and must successfully complete DB9950 along with DB9940. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the







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university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing. For additional information about the Doctor of Information Technology degree program, refer to the DIT Learner Handbook.

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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) with a specialization in General Information Technology YEAR 1 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q1 DIT8004

DIT9940

Research and Practice in Information Technology

Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

DIT-R8921 DIT Residency Track 1

Q2 DIT8020

DIT9940

Research Foundations


Q3 DIT8055 DIT9940

Research Design and Methodology Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

Q4

DIT9940

Elective course

Elective course



Q5 DIT8210 DIT9940

Leaders and Partners in Organizational Strategic Planning Dissertation Mentor Courseroom


Q6 DB8212 DIT9940

Leading Information Technology Strategic Planning in Complex and Global Environments Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

Q7

DIT9940

Elective course

Elective course


Q8 DIT8214 DIT9940

Guiding the Implementation of Information Technology Policies and Processes Dissertation Mentor Courseroom


Q9 DIT8216 DIT9940

Innovating Information Technology Life Cycle Management Processes in a Changing Environment Dissertation Mentor Courseroom


Q10

DIT9940

Core course


Q11 DIT9921

DIT9940

Dissertation with Project Management


Q12 DIT9921

DIT9940




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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security YEAR 1 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q1 DIT8004

DIT9940




Q2 DIT8020

DIT9940



Q3 DIT8055 DIT9940


Q4 TS8531

TS8533

DIT9940

Network Security Advances

Enterprise Security Risk Management



Q5 DIT8210 DIT9940



Q6 DB8212 DIT9940


Q7 TS8535

TS8537

DIT9940

System and application Security Advances

Assurance Controls and Compliance Management


Q8 DIT8214 DIT9940



Q9 DIT8216 DIT9940



Q10

DIT9940

Core course


Q11 DIT9921

DIT9940



Q12 DIT9921

DIT9940




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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) with a specialization in Information Technology Education YEAR 1 COURSES RESIDENCIES

Q1 DIT8004

DIT9940




Q2 DIT8020

DIT9940



Q3 DIT8055 DIT9940


Q4 ED7311

ED7312

DIT9940

Theory and Methods of Educating Adults

Teaching Adults



Q5 DIT8210 DIT9940



Q6 DB8212 DIT9940


Q7 ED7712 ED8446 DIT9940

Classroom Assessment in Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies for Adult Learning Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

Q8 DIT8214 DIT9940



Q9 DIT8216 DIT9940



Q10 DIT8950 DIT9940

Teaching Practice Seminar in Information Technology Education Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

Q11 DIT9921

DIT9940



Q12 DIT9921

DIT9940




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Doctor of Information Technology (DIT) with a specialization in Project Management


Q1 DIT8004

DIT9940




Q2 DIT8020

DIT9940



Q3 DIT8055 DIT9940


Q4 BMGT8430 BMGT8432 DIT9940

Advanced Concepts of Project Management Methodologies Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems Dissertation Mentor Courseroom


Q5 DIT8210 DIT9940



Q6 DB8212 DIT9940


Q7 BMGT8434

BMGT8436

DIT9940

Advanced Ricks Management Systems and Research

Dynamics of Program and Portfolio Management


Q8 DIT8214 DIT9940



Q9 DIT8216 DIT9940



Q10 DIT9940

Core course Dissertation Mentor Courseroom

Q11 DIT9921

DIT9940



Q12 DIT9921

DIT9940




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Doctor of Education (EdD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Education (EdD) is offered in Capella University’s School of Education.

Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Prescribed course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

Course embedded field requirements, and/or Site-based Doctoral Capstone work


Applied Research Capstone or Professional Product Capstone Action Research Dissertation



Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for EdD specializations must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence. Learners who are granted a grade of Incomplete (“I”) in a prescribed sequence course are not permitted to register for the next course in the sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral-level learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.







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• Course embedded field requirements, and/or Site-based Doctoral Capstone work

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning and Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. The university assesses the learners’ competency in applied research through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all doctoral capstone or dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the doctoral capstone or dissertation courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.


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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Educational Leadership and Management YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 EDD8000 Advanced Studies in Education: Theory, Practice, and Purpose

Q2 EDD8300 Leadership through Personal and Professional Development

Q3 EDD8302 Becoming a Critical Consumer of Action Research

Q4 EDD8304 The How-To of Becoming an Action Researcher

YEAR 2 COURSES Q5 EDD8306 Systems and Theories of Organizational Dynamics and Change

Q6 EDD8320 Collaboration in Leading and Managing a Culture of Learning

Q7 EDD8322 Leading and Managing Change

Q8 EDD8324 Leading and Managing the Application of Organizational Theory

YEAR 3 COURSES Q9 EDD8328 Reflection and Planning in Education Leadership and Management

Q10 EDD9971 Doctoral Capstone



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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Reading and Literacy

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 EDD8200 Theoretical Models and Processes of Literacy

Q3 EDD8202 Foundations of Reading and Literacy

Q4 EDD8204 Reading and Literacy Assessment and Evaluation

YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 EDD8208 Leading and Managing Literacy Programs

Q6 EDD8210 Data-Driven Decision Making in Literacy Programs

Q7 EDD8212 Grant Writing and Policy for Reading and Literacy Programs

Q8 EDD8216 Literacy in School and Community Contexts

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8218 Leading and Managing Professional Development

Q10 EDD8224 Program Improvement in Reading and Literacy

Q11 EDD9971

EDD9971

Doctoral Capstone

Doctoral Capstone


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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Adult Education

YEAR 1 COURSES





YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 EDD8306 Systems and Theories of Organizational Dynamics and Change

Q6 EDD8330 Adult Learning Theory and Practice

Q7 EDD8332 Program Planning and Evaluation in Adult Learning Settings

Q8 EDD8334 Leading and Managing in Adult Learning Settings and Contexts

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8338 Reflection and Planning in Adult Education




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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction

YEAR 1 COURSES





YEAR 2 COURSES


Q6 EDD8340 Supervision and Evaluation of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Programs

Q7 EDD8342 Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Q8 EDD8344 Applying Research to the Improvement of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8348 Reflection and Planning in Curriculum and Instruction




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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Performance Improvement Leadership

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 EDD8300 Leadership Through Personal and Professional Experience

Q3 EDD8302 Becoming a Critical Consumer of Action

Q4 EDD8304 The How-to of Becoming an Action Researcher

YEAR 2 COURSES


Q6 EDD8360 Introduction to Human Performance Improvement Systems

Q7 EDD8362 HPI Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures

Q8 EDD8364 Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Human Performance Improvement

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8366 Return on Investment of Human Performance Improvement Interventions




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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Personalized and Competency-Based Instruction

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 EDD8402 Leadership Through Personal and Professional Experience

Q3 EDD8404 Action Research for School Practitioners

Q4 EDD8406 Developing a Collaborative Culture in the Digital Age

YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 EDD8408 Using Technology for Instructional Improvement: Research, Data, and Best Practices

Q6 EDD8430 Advanced Theories and Concepts in Competency Based Learning

Q7 EDD8432 Advanced Theories and Concepts in Personalized Learning

Q8 EDD8434 Implementing a Competency Based and Personalized Learning Curriculum

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8436 Evaluating and Assessing Personalized and Competency Based Curriculum

Q10 EDD9971

EDD9971

Doctoral Capstone

Doctoral Capstone


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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization Teacher Leader in K-12 Studies

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 EDD8310 Research and Theory of Effective Teacher Leadership



YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 EDD8350 Emerging Technology Trends in Education

Q6 EDD8352 Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Q7 EDD8354 Cultural Competency in Schools and Communities

Q8 EDD8356 Data Analysis and Transforming Assessments

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8358 Teacher Mentoring and Coaching

Q10 EDD9971

EDD9971

Doctoral Capstone

Doctoral Capstone


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Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization Teacher Leader in Digital Transformation

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 EDD8402 Leadership Principles in Technology Integration, Innovation and School Improvement


Q4 EDD8406 Developing a Collaborative Culture in the Digital Age

YEAR 2 COURSES


Q6 EDD8420 Implementing a Competency Based and Personalized Learning Curriculum

Q7 EDD8422 Evaluating and Assessing Personalized and Competency Based Curriculum

Q8 EDD8424 Current Trends in Personalized Learning and the 1:1 Environment

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 EDD8426 Technology to Enhance Innovative Teaching and Improve Learning

Q10 EDD9971

EDD9971

Doctoral Capstone

Doctoral Capstone


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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) is offered in Capella University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Recommended course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

100 hour practicum minimum (as part of the doctoral capstone)


Doctoral Capstone

Demonstration and assessment of knowledge Specific professional standards Criminal background check

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for DHA specializations have a recommended sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. NHS8700 - Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project Learners participating in NHS8700 who fail to successfully complete the Keystone course may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the







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option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Practicum: Minimum 100 supervised hours at an approved site.

• Other field experience or clinical training: See the comprehensive assessment of learning requirement. Learners must successfully complete required courses and the evidence-based practice courses prior to registering for dissertation or capstone courses.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning and Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. The university assesses a learner's competency in evidence-based practice through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all doctoral capstone or dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the doctoral capstone or dissertation courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.” Specific Professional Standards: Learners will complete a background check prior to registering for their first course, NHS8002. Failure to maintain these requirements will result in the learner’s inability to progress in the DHA program.



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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) with a specialization in General Health Administration YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Health Care Doctoral Learners

Q2 NHS8040 21st-Century Health Care Leadership

Q3 DHA8004 Innovative Business Practices in Health Care

Q4 DHA8007 Strategic Financial Management in Health Care

YEAR 2 COURSES Q5 DHA8008 Health Care Policy Processes

Q6 Required course

Q7 Required course

Q8 Required course

YEAR 3 COURSES Q9 NHS8050 Preparing for the Professional Doctorate

in Nursing and Health Sciences

Q10 NHS8060 Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health

Sciences

Q11 NHS8070 Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care

Q12 NHS8700 Keystone: Determining Readiness for the

Professional Doctorate Project

YEAR 4 COURSES Q13 DHA9971 Doctoral Capstone: Paper

Q14 DHA9971 Doctoral Capstone




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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) with a specialization in Health Care Leadership YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis

for Doctoral Learners





Q6 DHA8032 Strategic Vision and Planning in Health Care

Q7 DHA8034 Evidence-Based Leadership in Health Care

Q8 DHA8036 Health Care Leadership Excellence in a Consumer Driven Market

YEAR 3 COURSES Q9 NHS8050 Preparing for the Professional Doctorate in

Nursing and Health Sciences

Q10 NHS8060 Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences




YEAR 4 COURSES Q13 DHA9971 Doctoral Capstone





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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) with a specialization in Health Policy and Advocacy YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners





Q6 DHA8020 Health Policy in the United States

Q7 DHA8022 Global Health Policy

Q8 DHA8026 Regulatory Compliance for Health Care Leaders




Sciences









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Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) with a specialization in Health Care Quality and Analytics YEAR 1 COURSES






Q6 DHA8040 Health Data Analytics in Quality

Q7 DHA8042 Performance Management and Process

Improvement in Health Care

Q8 DHA8044 Patient Safety, Accreditation, and Regulation in

Health Care




Sciences



Professional Doctorate






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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is offered in Capella University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Program Components


Practicum (Minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours)


Doctoral Capstone

Demonstration and assessment of knowledge Specific professional standards Current, unrestricted nursing license

to practice in the United States maintained throughout program, and a criminal background check.

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for the DNP may be taken in a recommended sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. NHS8700 - Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project Learners participating in NHS8700 who fail to successfully complete the Keystone course may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.







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• Practicum: Minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours Comprehensive Assessment of Learning and Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in evidence-based practice through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all milestones and progress satisfactorily through the courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing. Specific Professional Standards: Throughout their program, learners are required to maintain a current, unrestricted nursing license in the state in which their practicum takes place. In addition, learners will complete a background check prior to registering for their first course, NHS8002. Failure to maintain these requirements will result in the learner’s inability to progress in the DNP program.


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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program

YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case

Analysis for Doctoral Learners

Q2 NHS8040

NHS8050

21st-Century Health Care Leadership

Preparing for the Professional Doctorate in Nursing and Health Sciences

Q3 DNP8010

NHS8060

Management in Advanced Contemporary Nursing

Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health

Sciences

Q4 DNP8012

NHS8070

Nursing Technology and Health Care Information Systems

Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care

YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 DNP8014

NHS8700

Global Population Health

Keystone: Determining Readiness for the

Professional Doctorate

Q6 DNP9971 Doctoral Capstone



YEAR 3 COURSES



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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), BSN-DNP Pathway YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 NHS8002 Collaboration, communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners

Q2 MSN6013

MSN6014

Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice

Advanced Leadership for Contemporary Nursing

Q3 MSN6038

NHS6008

Evidence-Based Practice and Technology for Nursing

Economics and Decision Making in Health Care

Q4 NHS8040

NHS8050

21st-Century health Care Leadership


YEAR 2 COURSES Q5 DNP8010

NHS8060


Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences

Q6 DNP8012

NHS8070



Q7 DNP8014

NHS8700


Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project


YEAR 3 COURSES Q9 DNP9971 Doctoral Capstone




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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program, Preparatory Program YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 MSN6013 Principles of Advanced Nursing Practice

Q2 MSN6014

MSN6038

Advanced Leadership for Contemporary Nursing

Evidence-Based Practice and Technology for Nursing

Q3 NHS8002 Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis

for Doctoral Learners

Q4 NHS8040

NHS8050

21st-Century Health Care Leadership


YEAR 2 COURSES Q5 DNP8010

NHS8060


Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences

Q6 DNP8012

NHS8070



Q7 DNP8014

NHS8700


Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate


YEAR 3 COURSES Q9 DNP9971 Doctoral Capstone




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Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Program Requirements and Related Procedures

The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is offered in Capella University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Degree Program Components


100 hour practicum minimum (as part of the doctoral capstone)


Doctoral Capstone

Demonstration and assessment of knowledge Specific professional standards Criminal background check

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for the DrPH degree program have a recommended sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. NHS8700 - Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project Learners participating in NHS8700 who fail to successfully complete the Keystone course may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.







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• Practicum: Minimum 100 supervised hours at an approved site.

• Other field experience or clinical training: See the comprehensive assessment of learning requirement. Learners must successfully complete required courses and the evidence-based practice courses prior to registering for dissertation or capstone courses.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning and Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in evidence based practice through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all dissertation or doctoral capstone milestones and progress satisfactorily through the dissertation or doctoral capstone courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.


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Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree program

YEAR 1 COURSES



Q3 DRPH8110 History and Theory of Public Health

Q4 DRPH8120 Domestic and International Public Health Policy

YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 DRPH8170 Advanced Practice in Epidemiology

Q6 DRPH8212 Design and Implementation of Public Health Strategies

Q7 DRPH8300 Community Health Behavior and Promotion

Q8 DRPH8130 Leadership and Emerging Trends in Public Health

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 NHS8050 Preparing for the Professional Doctorate in Nursing and Health Sciences

Q10 NHS8060 Scholarly Methods in Nursing and Health Sciences


Q12 NHS8700 Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate

YEAR 4 COURSES

Q13 DRPH9971 Doctoral Capstone





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Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) is offered in Capella University’s School of Public Service Leadership.

Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) Degree Program Components


Two four-day residencies with a six-week course room component


Fully embedded assessment


Doctoral capstone


Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their initial catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Residency: Two four-day residencies with a six-week course room

component

• Other field experience or clinical training: None. Pertinent policy information: Learners attending a Professional Doctorate Research Seminar, PSL-R8941 or PSL-R8942, who fail to successfully complete may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.







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Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Fully embedded assessment Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in applied research through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all doctoral capstone milestones and progress satisfactorily through the doctoral capstone courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.


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Doctor of Emergency Management (DEM) Degree Program


Q1 PSL7010 21st-Century Communication and Leadership

Q2 PSL7020 PSL7030

Professional Practice and collaboration in a Diverse and Dynamic World Introduction to Critical analysis and Research

Q3 EMG7015 EMG7025

Application of Emergency Management Theory Emergency Management Policy and the Administration of Emergencies and Disasters

Q4 EMG8015 PSL7860

Risk Management in Emergency Management Survey of Research Methods


Q5 EMG7035

Elective course Emergency Management Systems

Q6 EMG8025

Emergency Management Operations and Planning Elective course

Q7 PSL7864 Quantitative Design and Analysis PSL-R8941 Professional Doctorate Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership Track 1

Q8 EMG8035 Response, Continuity, Recovery, and Resilience Elective course


Q9 PSL7868

EMG8045

Qualitative Design and Analysis

Contemporary Issues in Emergency Management

Q10 PSL8130 PSL8140

Elective course Action Research OR Program Evaluation

Q11 PSL9971 Doctoral Capstone PSL-R8942 Professional Doctorate Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership Track 2

Q12 PSL9971 Doctoral Capstone

YEAR 4 COURSES




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Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Program Requirements and Related Procedures

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) is offered in Capella University’s School of Public Service Leadership.

Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Degree Program Components


Two four-day residency with a six-week course room component




Doctoral capstone


Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their initial catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Residency: One four-day residency with a six-week course room component

• Other field experience or clinical training: None.

Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to complete the field experience courses may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Fully embedded assessment. Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Action research dissertation. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s courses, the university assesses their competency in developing, designing, implementing, analyzing, and







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reporting ethical research projects. Academic standing in the dissertation phase is measured by successful completion of all designated dissertation milestones within the stated time frames. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with the dissertation mentor and maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the dissertation research courses as needed to complete their dissertation milestones. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the dissertation courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.


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Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 PSL7020

PSL7030

Professional Practice and Collaboration in a Diverse and Dynamic World

Introduction to Critical Analysis and Research

Q3 PUAD7015

PUAD7025

Theories and Concepts in Public Administration

Ethics in the Public Sector

Q4 PUAD8015

PSL7860

Operational Strategic Management and Planning

Survey of Research Methods

YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 PUAD7035

PUAD8025

Public Sector Policy Analysis

Organizational Leadership and Theory Within Public Administration

Q6

Residency

PSL7864 PSL-R8941

Quantitative Design and Analysis Doctoral Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership 1

Q7 PUAD8035

PSL7868

Diversity Within the Global Society


Q8 PUAD8045

PSL8130

PSL8140

Public Administration Strategic Accounting and Finance

Action Research OR

Program Evaluation

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 PSL9971

PSL-R8942

Doctoral Capstone

Doctoral Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership 2





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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is offered in Capella University’s School of Public Service Leadership, Department of Social Work.

Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Prescribed course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

Two four-day residencies with a six-week course room component


Fully embedded assessment with qualifying papers at required milestones


Doctoral Capstone

Specific professional standards Adherence to national professional practice standards, professional public policy statements and standards, and the national code of ethics set by the National Association of Social Workers

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for DSW specializations have a recommended sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence. Learners who fail to successfully complete a course after two attempts may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program and have the right to appeal the withdrawal. Outside the Courseroom Learning Experience:

• Residency: Two four-day residencies with a six-week course room component

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Fully embedded assessment. Successful completion of the prescribed course sequence satisfies the comprehensive assessment of learning requirement.






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Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to complete all coursework within the prescribed sequence may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Learners attending a Professional Doctorate Research Seminar, PSL-R8941 or PSL-R8942, who fail to successfully complete may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in applied research through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all dissertation or doctoral capstone milestones and progress satisfactorily through the dissertation or doctoral capstone courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.





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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree program

YEAR 1 COURSES


Q2 PSL7020

PSL7030

Professional Practice and Collaboration in a Diverse and Dynamic World

Introduction to Critical Analysis and Research

Q3 SWK8015

SWK8025

Advanced Social Work Practice: Theoretical Perspectives

Leadership and Management in Complex Social Systems

Q4 SWK8035

PSL7860

Advanced Social Work Policy and Practice


YEAR 2 COURSES

Q5 SWK8045 SWK8055

Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 1 Advanced Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations in Complex Systems

Q6

RESIDENCY

PSL7864

PSL-R8941

Quantitative Design and Analysis

Professional Doctorate Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership Track 1

Q7 SWK8065

PSL7868

Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 2


Q8 SWK8075

PSL8130 PSL8140

Advanced Social Work Practitioner as a Leader of Social Change

Action Research OR Program Evaluation

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9

RESIDENCY

PSL9971

PSL-R8942

Doctoral Capstone

Professional Doctorate Research Seminar for Public Service Leadership Track 2




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Doctor of Human Services (DHS) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Human Services (DHS) is offered in Capella University’s School of Counseling and Human Services.

Doctor of Human Services (DHS) Degree Program Components


No outside courseroom learning experiences




Doctoral Capstone


Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Courses for DHS specializations have a recommended sequence. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. HMSV8700 - Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project Learners participating in HMSV8700 who fail to successfully complete the Keystone course may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program, as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn







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due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Fully embedded assessment Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Doctoral Capstone. Once learners have successfully completed their program’s comprehensive assessment of learning requirement, the university assesses their competency in applied research through completion of a doctoral capstone. Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Learners must repeat the capstone courses as needed to complete their capstone requirements. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all doctoral capstone or dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the doctoral capstone or dissertation courserooms may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing.”



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Doctor of Human Services (DHS) with a specialization in Advanced Program Evaluation and Data Analytics

YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 HMSV8002 Multidisciplinary Practice and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners

Q2 HMSV8502 HMSV8214

Organizational Performance and Advanced Program Evaluation Funding and Grant Writing Skills in Human Services

Q3 HMSV8512

HMSV8216

Advanced Leadership for Human Services Analytics

Advanced Program Design in Human Services

Q4 HMSV8516

HMSV8212

Advanced Reporting Solutions in Human Services Analytics

Advanced Ethics and Leadership for Diverse Populations

YEAR 2 COURSES


Information Technology Policies and Processes in Human Services Advanced Data Analytics and Program Evaluation in Human Services

Q6

HMVS8524

HMSV8110

Advanced Statistical Methods in Human Services Analytics

Action Research Methods in Human Services

Q7 Elective course

Elective course

Q8 HMSV8700

Elective course Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project

YEAR 3 COURSES

Q9 HMSV9971 Doctoral Capstone





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Doctor of Human Services (DHS) with a specialization in Leadership and Organizational Management

YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 HMSV8002 Multidisciplinary Practice and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners


Leadership Theory and Practice in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs Community Collaboration and Outreach in Human Services


Advanced Financial Management in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Human Services Programs Strategic Planning and Organization Effectiveness for Human Services

Q4 HMSV8212

HMSV8216

Advanced Ethics and Leadership for Diverse Populations

Advanced Program Design in Human Services

YEAR 2 COURSES


Funding and Grant Writing Skills in Human Services Advanced Data Analytics and Program Evaluation in Human Services

Q6

HMVS8320 HMSV8110

Effective Negotiations and Mediation Skills for Human Services Leaders Action Research Methods in Human Services

Q7 Elective course

Elective course

Q8 HMSV8700

Elective course Keystone: Determining Readiness for the Professional Doctorate Project

YEAR 3 COURSES






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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree program is offered in Capella University’s Harold Abel School of Psychology.

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Degree Program Components

Components Requirements Coursework Partial prescribed course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

• Clinical psychology Year-in-Residence

• Practicum (Doctoral Practicum Series PSY8951-8)

• Pre-doctoral internship Comprehensive assessment of learning

Practicum Readiness Evaluation; Clinical Competency Examination


Clinical dissertation

Specific professional standards Council of Chairs of Training Councils (CCTC), American Psychological Association (APA), and National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP) standards

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Some courses for PsyD specializations must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence. Learners must register for PSY7113 History and Systems of Psychology, PSY8220 Advanced Psychopathology, PSY8310 Theories of Psychotherapy, PSY8230 Psychological Testing, PSY8240 Advanced Psychological Testing, PSY8330 Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice, PSY8316 Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology, and PSY8371 Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation during the year-in-residence, in the quarter specified in the recommended course sequence.






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• Residency: Year-in-residence. Capella’s University Catalog and the Residencies page on Campus provide residency-related specifics.

Pertinent policy information: See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies for residency-related policy information.

• Practicum or internship: A minimum of 1,000 total practicum hours and 2,000 pre-doctoral internship hours are required. Learners must successfully complete all year-in-residence courses and pass the Practicum Readiness Evaluation prior to registering for practicum courses and successfully complete practicum and the Clinical Competency Examination (CCE) prior to registering for internship and dissertation courses.

Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to complete the practicum and internship courses may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.

• Other field experience or clinical training: Clinical experience. Successful completion of the practicum and internship courses satisfies the clinical training experience requirement.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Practicum Readiness Evaluation and Clinical Competency Examination. The Practicum Readiness Evaluation (PRE) occurs during the second Extended Seminar of the Year-in-Residence and is a three-part evaluation that includes the Clinical Knowledge Assessment (CKA), Clinical Skills Demonstration (CSD), and the Professional Portfolio Presentation (PPP). The goal of the PRE is to assess readiness to begin practicum and, along with other requirements, a passing score on all three parts of the evaluation is required in order to be approved for practicum training. The Clinical Competency Examination (CCE) consists of a written examination that learners work on both within and outside of the practicum course and an oral examination. Learners are eligible to submit their written CCE following their second quarter of practicum, and other requirements are met, including successful completion of at least 75 percent of the practicum hour requirements and successful completion of all hour requirements. The CCE is evaluated by a committee comprised of the learner’s mentor and two additional clinical psychology faculty members. Successful completion of both the written and oral components of the CCE is required for internship. The CCE contains the following sections:

• Identifying Data and Referral Information






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• Problem Identification and Case Conceptualization

• Individual and Cultural Diversity

• Assessment Competence

• Intervention Competence

• Crisis Intervention

• Professional Identification, Training and Limitations

• Ethical and Legal Obligations

• Scholarly Application of Psychological Principles

Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Clinical Dissertation. After completing all coursework and program requirements except internship, learners in the Clinical PsyD specialization demonstrate their competence in scholarly inquiry and their ability to integrate theory, research, and practice by completing the clinical dissertation. Learners can choose from several options for their clinical dissertation:

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Mixed methods study

• Meta-analysis

• Program development

• Program evaluation

• Community needs assessment

• Applied theoretical paper

Learners are responsible for establishing and maintaining regular contact with their dissertation mentor, and for maintaining awareness of milestone deadlines. Pertinent policy information: Learners who fail to successfully complete all dissertation milestones and progress satisfactorily through the dissertation courseroom may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who receive a Not Satisfactory (“NS”) grade will receive an academic standing warning notification. Learners who receive a second consecutive NS grade will be notified that they will be withdrawn due to failure to maintain satisfactory academic standing, and will be given the option to appeal. Learners who have their appeal granted will be allowed to register for one additional quarter. Learners who receive an “NS” grade in the third consecutive quarter will be administratively withdrawn


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with no additional options for appeal. Learners who earn a Satisfactory (“S”) grade at any point in this process will return to good academic standing. Specific Professional Standards: 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 PsyD Clinical 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. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.


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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with a specialization in Clinical Psychology (master’s entry)

YEAR 1 COURSES

Q1 PSY8001 Orientation to Professional Psychology

Q2 PSY7540 Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior

Q3 PSY6210

PSY7113

Introduction to Psychopathology

History and Systems of Psychology

Q4 PSY8330 Ethics & Standards of Professional Practice

Year-in-residence: Weekends-in-residence, extended seminar 1

PSY-R8301 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

PSY-R8302 Intervention: Building Effective Relationships

PSY-R8303 Professional Development and Socialization

PSY-R8304 Assessment: Introduction to Psychological Testing


Q5 PSY8220

PSY8310

Advanced Psychopathology

Theories of Psychotherapy

Year-in-residence: Week-in-residence 1

PSY-R8305 Intervention: Diagnostic Interviewing

PSY-R8306 Intervention: Case Formulation

Q6 PSY8230

PSY7421

Psychological Testing

Cognitive/Affective Psychology


PSY-R8307 Intervention: Treatment Planning

PSY-R8308 Intervention: Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment

Q7 PSY8240

PSY8316

Advanced Psychological Testing

Evidence-based Practice in Psychology

Year-in-residence: Week-in-residence 3 PSY-R8309 Assessment: Adult Cognitive, Achievement, and Adaptive Functioning PSY-R8310 Assessment: Child Cognitive, Achievement, and Adaptive Functioning Year-in-residence: Week-in-residence 4 PSY-R8311 Assessment: Personality PSY-R8312 Assessment: Integrated Report Writing and Case Discussion

Q8 PSY7520

PSY8371

Social Psychology

Strategies of Clinical Supervision & Consultation


PSY-R8313 Assessment: Measuring Treatment and Program Effectiveness

PSY-R8314 Intervention: The Practice of Psychotherapy

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PSY-R8315 Practicum Readiness Evaluation

PSY-R8316 Residency Capstone: Preparing for Practicum Training


Q9 PSY8951-8958 PSY7320

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Biological Psychology

Q10 PSY8951-8958 PSY8501

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Research Methods and Statistics for Professional Psychology

Q11 PSY8951-8958 PSY8502

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Research Design and Methodology for Professional Psychology

Q12 Elective course

Elective course

YEAR 4 COURSES

Q13 Elective course

Elective course

Q14 PSY9911 Clinical Dissertation Series


Q16 PSY8971-8978

Doctoral Internship Series course

YEAR 5 COURSES

Q17 PSY8971-8978


Q18 PSY8971-8978


Q19 PSY8971-8978



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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) with a specialization in Clinical Psychology (bachelor’s entry)



Q2 PSY6095

PSY7610

Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy

Tests and Measurements

Q3 PSY7864

PSY6210

Quantitative Design and Analysis

Introduction to Psychopathology

Q4 PSY7310

PSY7860

Biological Basis of Behavior



Q5 PSY7210

PSY7540

Lifespan Development

Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior

Q6 PSY7113

PSY7860

History and Systems of Psychology


Q7 PSY8330 Ethics & Standards of Professional Practice


PSY-R8301 Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology

PSY-R8302 Intervention: Building Effective Relationships

PSY-R8303 Professional Development and Socialization

PSY-R8304 Assessment: Introduction to Psychological Testing

Q8 PSY8220

PSY8310


Theories of Psychotherapy


PSY-R8305 Intervention: Diagnostic Interviewing

PSY-R8306 Intervention: Case Formulation


Q9 PSY8230

PSY7421




PSY-R8307 Intervention: Treatment Planning

PSY-R8308 Intervention: Crisis Intervention and Risk Assessment

Q10 PSY8240

PSY8316

Advanced Psychological Testing

Evidence-based Practice in Psychology


PSY-R8309 Assessment: Adult Cognitive, Achievement, and Adaptive Functioning

PSY-R8310 Assessment: Child Cognitive, Achievement, and Adaptive Functioning

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Year-in-residence: Weekend-in-residence 4

PSY-R8311 Assessment: Personality

PSY-R8312 Assessment: Integrated Report Writing and Case Discussion

Q11 PSY7520

PSY8371

Social Psychology

Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation


PSY-R8313 Assessment: Measuring Treatment and Program Effectiveness

PSY-R8314 Intervention: The Practice of Psychotherapy

PSY-R8315 Practicum Readiness Evaluation

PSY-R8316 Residency Capstone: Preparing for Practicum Training

Q12 PSY8951-8958 PSY7320

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Biological Psychology


Q13 PSY8951-8958 PSY8501

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Research Methods and Statistics for Professional Psychology

Q14 PSY8951-8958 PSY8502

Doctoral Practicum Series course Advanced Research Design and Methodology for Professional Psychology

Q15 Elective course

Elective course

Q16 Elective course

Elective course




Q19 PSY8971-8978


Q20 PSY8971-8978



Q21 PSY8971-8978


Q22 PSY8971-8978



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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology Program Requirements and Related Procedures The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology degree program is offered in Capella University’s Harold Abel School of Psychology. Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology Program Components Components Requirements Coursework Partial prescribed course sequence Outside the courseroom learning experiences

• Year-in-residence as graduate teaching instructors

• Practicum, internship • Clinical training


• Comprehensive examination • Professional presentation and

multiple-choice examination • Final portfolio


• School Psychology Integrative Project

• Praxis II: School Psychologist examination

Specific professional standards National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Coursework: Capella’s University Catalog is the official record of requirements for the university’s academic offerings. Pertinent policy information: Learners are assigned their catalog of record upon their admission to Capella University. See university policies 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral and 4.01.04 University Catalog. For information regarding opportunities to repeat courses, see university policy 2.02.02 Course Registration. Course Sequence Some courses for PsyD specializations must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Learners must successfully complete each course prior to registering for the next course in the sequence.






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• Residency: Graduate teaching instructor residencies. Capella’s University Catalog and the Residencies page on Campus provide residency-related specifics.

Pertinent policy information: See university policy 3.04.05 Attendance at Residencies for residency-related policy information.

• Practicum or internship: Practicum and internship. See the field experience or clinical training requirement. A minimum of 400 total practicum hours and 1500 internship hours are required. Learners must successfully complete six graduate teaching instructor residencies prior to registering for practicum courses.

Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to complete the practicum and internship courses may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.

• Other field experience or clinical training: Clinical experience. Successful completion of the practicum and internship courses satisfies the clinical experience requirement.

Comprehensive Assessment of Learning: Comprehensive examination, professional presentation and multiple-choice examination, final portfolio. At the conclusion of all coursework, Capella University provides its PsyD learners a comprehensive assessment of their competence in research, theory, and application of knowledge. The comprehensive examination is a combination of the Doctoral Comprehensive Examination course (PSY9919), the professional presentation and multiple-choice examination that are completed during the sixth graduate teaching instructor (GTI) residency (PSYR8596). Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to successfully complete the comprehensive examination within the stated time frame may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal. Demonstration and Assessment of Knowledge: Praxis II School Psychologist examination, School Psychology Integrative Project.








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Praxis II: School Psychologist (Praxis) examination Learners in the Doctor of Psychology program in School Psychology are required to take the Praxis II: School Psychologist (Praxis) examination and obtain a passing score, as determined by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and required, in part, for applicants to be a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). The Praxis is required of learners graduating from programs accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and the National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as an indicator of program effectiveness. The Praxis is a two-hour, 120-item, multiple-choice test that includes questions on five content areas: diagnosis and fact finding (30 questions), prevention and intervention (30 questions), applied psychological foundations (24 questions), applied educational foundations (14 questions), and ethical and legal considerations (22 questions). Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology Integrative Project The Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology Integrative Project course is the final course required to earn the PsyD through the School Psychology Program. This course focuses on the expectations of those that regulate the field like NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) and NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education). In order to be able to work effectively in the field, learners must have an understanding of the many areas in which school psychologists are involved. Therefore, in this course learners will be expanding on their knowledge of interventions, supervision skills, interpretation of assessment information, and problem solving, among other skills. During this course, learners will be focusing on three major projects the development of a professional portfolio aligned with the NASP domains, a supervision plan for school psychologists in a school district, and a case study requiring several interventions. These projects will help learners connect the topics of focus from the numerous parts of their doctoral program of study. The activities learners engage in while registered in this course give them an opportunity to display a variety of skills essential for professional practice at the doctoral level. Specific Professional Standards: Capella embraces the principles and guidelines set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists Standards for Practice (NASP) related to professional counseling programs in that the faculty, training staff, supervisors, and administrators in the PsyD in School Psychology degree program 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. Professional standards include but are 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, all faculty and staff are responsible for educating and assessing learners with regard to their personal suitability and professional standards.

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Learners are expected to maintain the professional standards of their profession, as described in the NASP Principles for Professional Ethics (NASP 2010), and further described in the Learner Manual for the Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology program. Pertinent policy information: Per university policy 3.01.04 Academic Standing, learners who fail to meet these standards are no longer considered to be in good academic standing and may be administratively withdrawn from their degree program. Doctoral learners who have been administratively withdrawn from the university as a result of failing to meet program-specific requirements are not eligible for readmission to that program, or for admission to any doctoral program at Capella University. Learners who are administratively withdrawn from their degree program have the right to appeal.

http://assets.capella.edu/campus/doctoral-programs/SchoolPsyPsyDLearnerManual.pdf


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Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology degree program



Q2 PSY8331

PSY7421

Principles of School Psychology


Q3 PSY8337 PSY7540

Legal and Ethical Issues in the School Multicultural Perspectives in Human Behavior

Q4 PSY7610

Elective course Tests and Measurements

PSY-R6592 Functional Behavioral Assessment and Assessment Reviews


Q5 PSY8233

PSY8212

Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 1

Childhood Mental Health, Counseling, and Crisis Intervention/Prevention

PSY-R6592 Interventions and Response to Interventions

Q6 PSY8335 PSY8234

Consultation and Collaboration in the Schools Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 2

PSY-R6591 Assessment

PSY-R6593 Assessments: Nonverbal

PSY-R6594 Counseling

Q7 PSY8332 PSY8235

Advanced Methods in School Psychology Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 3

Q8 PSY7320

PSY8220

Advanced Biological Psychology



Q9 PSY8338 PSY8501

Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists Advanced Research Methods and Statistics for Professional Psychology

Q10 PSY8230

PSY9965


School Psychology Doctoral Learner Comprehensive Examination

PSY-R6596 Personality and Behavior Assessment

PSY-R6597 Report Writing and Bahvior Interventions

PSY-R6599 Treatment Planning and Recommendations

Q11 PSY8251

PSY8371

Neuropsychological Assessments

Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation

Q12 PSY8375 PSY9970

Professional Development and Supervision of School Psychologists Doctoral School Psychology Integrative Project

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Q13 PSY8960 School Psychology PsyD Practicum 1 OR

Elective course

Q14 PSY8961 School Psychology PsyD Practicum 2 OR

Elective course

Q15 PSY8962 School Psychology PsyD Internship 1






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