Masters
Degrees
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services –
General
Human Services Program
The master's degree specialization in general human services is
designed for professionals seeking a graduate degree with a
customizable curriculum. You will complete core course work for a
strong foundation in the specialization and with the guidance of an
academic advisor, choose from a wide range of electives to build a
program that reflects your interests and professional goals.
Graduates of this online program are prepared for leadership and
management positions in social services, education, government, law
enforcement, health care, and the U.S. Armed Forces.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Counseling Studies
Our master’s degree specialization in counseling studies is
designed for learners within counseling, psychology, or sociology
fields who wish to pursue careers in private or public human
services settings or counseling service delivery settings, or as a
precursor to a doctoral program. Core courses provide fundamental
knowledge in the discipline, while electives provide an examination
of contemporary issues that allow you to focus on populations and/or
practice interest areas.
Note: The counseling studies specialization is not
designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling
professions
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Criminal Justice
Capella University’s online master’s degree specialization
in criminal justice gives you core knowledge in the field as well as
leadership skills and behaviors to help you impact social change.
You will collaborate with motivated learners from agencies
throughout the nation as you build expertise. Professionals in law
enforcement, probation, correction, the judiciary, and public safety
positions seek this degree as a stepping stone for career
advancement in the growing field of criminal justice.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Health Care Administration
Our master’s degree specialization in health care
administration prepares health care professionals—including
administrators, nurses, physical and occupational therapists,
analysts, care givers, and researchers—to successfully manage and
lead health care organizations. Learners focus on mastering
fundamental health care delivery and information knowledge to
successfully guide and strengthen the delivery of services to
consumers.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Management of Non-Profit Agencies
Capella University’s master’s degree specialization in
management in non-profit agencies is designed for health care
professionals, community-based care providers, employment
specialists, and case workers who wish to move into non-profit
administration and management. You will acquire expertise to address
the issues faced by non-profit agencies, such as financial
management, grant writing, advocacy, and human resource management.
Building critical skills for assuming an effective leadership role
within non-profit agencies is central to this specialization.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling/Therapy
Our online master’s degree specialization prepares learners
to assume positions as marital, couple, and family counselors and
therapists within agency, community, and private practice settings.
Learners will develop the ability to deliver systems-based
counseling theory and research methods in contemporary practice.
This counseling education program requires academic course work and
two 10-day face-to-face residencies.
Note: While this program will prepare you for the
licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a
license.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Mental Health Counseling – CACREP Accredited
Capella University’s CACREP-approved mental health
counseling specialization prepares learners to assume positions as
mental health counselors within institutional, community, and
private settings. Program components, including academic preparation
and clinical training, teach counselor education professionals to
apply varied theoretical mental health approaches and research
activities in contemporary practice assessment and treatment
protocols.
This master’s degree specialization is approved by
the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational
Programs (CACREP). It is the first and only online program in the
nation that has achieved CACREP-approval. This accredited counseling
education program requires academic course work and two 2-week,
face-to-face residencies.
Note: While this program will prepare you for the
licensure examinations, it does not guarantee you will receive a
license.
Master of Science (MS) in Human Services -
Social Work and Community Services
Our online master’s degree in social work and community
services allows entry-level professionals in the field of human
services to acquire critical knowledge in social work and community
services. You will gain a strong understanding of key issues
including cultural awareness, utilization of community resources,
social change, and public policy. You will also acquire the skills
you need to support individuals, families, and communities as they
move toward greater self-sufficiency and healthier functioning.
Note: This specialization is not designed to meet
licensure requirements associated with a master’s degree in social
work.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in
Human Services
Capella University’s School of Human Services PhD program
meets the high academic standards of doctoral study and provides a
platform for rewarding personal accomplishment. Throughout the
program, you will explore and utilize advanced theory, critical
thinking, and principles of leadership which you can apply
immediately in your personal and professional life.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
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Counseling Studies
Our PhD specialization in counseling studies offers
professionals within counseling and human service professions the
opportunity to gain advanced academic skill and research
competencies. This program is ideal for counseling professionals and
those who seek leadership positions in educational, consulting,
agency, institutional, public, or private human services settings.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
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Criminal Justice
Capella University’s PhD specialization in criminal justice
is ideal for learners who wish to conduct advanced study and
research in the field and advance to academic positions, or
supervisory and administrative levels. This specialization provides
the skills and theoretical foundation professionals need to address
the complex issues surrounding criminal behavior, prevention,
intervention programming, and the development of public policy
strategies. Graduates are prepared to impact change within the field
of criminal justice and public safety systems through positions in
leadership, research, and consulting at community, state, and
national levels.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
–
General Human Services
Capella University’s School of Human Services doctoral
specialization in general human services gives human services
professionals the opportunity to construct a program to address
specific professional goals. At the doctoral level, academic
emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced skill sets and
competencies, and in preparing the graduate to teach, consult,
conduct research, and contribute to a wide range of professions and
disciplines.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
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Health Care Administration
Our online PhD specialization in health care administration
incorporates advanced course work and research to emphasize critical
analysis of theory and practice skills within the health care field.
Health care administration is an ideal specialization for
professionals within the evolving health care industry, including
researchers, educators, administrators, and consultants. You will be
prepared to assume an effective leadership role within the dynamic
health care industry.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
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Management of Non-Profit Agencies
This specialization offers opportunities for advanced study
and research in non-profit agency management. Course work will
address contemporary issues of the non-profit agency—such as
financial management, marketing, public policy, grant writing,
advocacy, and human resource management. This online specialization
prepares graduates to assume leadership positions, guide
organizational mission, and establish new community programs.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
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Social Work and Community Services
Capella University’s School of Human Services PhD
specialization in social work and community services prepares
graduates to teach, conduct research, and provide consultation
services in the fields of social work and community services. Goals
of this specialization include working with professionals
experienced in building and managing programs designed to help
individuals, families, and communities achieve greater self
sufficiency and healthier functioning. Graduates are prepared to
assume a leadership role as a social change agent at community,
state, or national levels.
Residency requirements: Three 1-week residential
colloquia taken in conjunction with program milestones.
Graduate Certificates
Addiction Counseling
The addiction counseling certificate is designed for professionals
who wish to build their knowledge and therapeutic skills related to
substance abuse, addictions, and compulsive behaviors. Graduate
certificate credits can be applied toward our MS and PhD programs.
Criminal Justice
The criminal justice and public safety certificate is for
professionals who are pursuing a master's or doctorate in related
fields—such as psychology or sociology—and who wish to prepare
themselves for agency work in corrections or private practice.
Graduate certificate credits can be applied toward our MS and PhD
programs.
Diversity Studies
The diversity studies graduate certificate is designed for
professionals who desire greater understanding of the ethnic,
gender, and cultural demographic changes that are impacting
industry, schools, military, government, and other sectors of
today's society. Graduate certificate credits can be applied toward
our MS and PhD programs.
Health Care Administration
The health care administration graduate certificate is designed for
professionals who want to increase their knowledge and skills in
health care administration, including managed health care and
workplace health. Graduate certificate credits can be applied toward
our MS and PhD programs.
Management of Non-Profit Agencies
The management of non-profit agencies certificate addresses
leadership issues, organizational behavior, and financial
management. Graduate certificate credits can be applied toward our
MS and PhD programs.
Marriage and Family Services
This graduate certificate is designed for human services
professionals and therapists who wish to increase their knowledge
and practice capabilities in marital and family therapy. Graduate
certificate credits can be applied toward our MS and PhD programs.
Note: This graduate certificate is not designed to
meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in
marriage, couple, and family counseling/therapy.
Professional Counseling
The professional counseling graduate certificate is designed for
individuals who want to develop knowledge and skills in assessment
and treatment of mental health issues. Graduate certificate credits
can be applied toward our MS and PhD programs.
Note: This graduate certificate is not designed to
meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in
mental health counseling.
Social and Community Services
The social and community services graduate certificate is designed
for professionals who desire greater knowledge and skills in the
fundamentals of social work and community services. Graduate
certificate credits can be applied toward our MS and PhD programs.
Note: This graduate certificate is not designed to
meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in
social work.
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