Capella University Launches Gerontology Specialization within its MS in Human Services Online Degree Program

MINNEAPOLIS, October 31, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, announced today that it is offering a new Gerontology specialization within its Master of Science in Human Services online degree program. The curriculum was designed around the recommendations of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE).  

Capella University faculty member named president-elect of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2007 – Dr. AnnaLynn Schooley, a core faculty member with Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited,* fully online university, has been named president-elect of the Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She will serve a three-year term. Dr. Schooley teaches clinical courses, such as pre-practicum residency, and field experience courses, where students intern in mental health agencies, in the online university’s School of Human Services.

Capella University Offers New Early Childhood Education Specialization within its MS in Education Online Degree Program

MINNEAPOLIS, October 29, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, announced today that it is offering a new Early Childhood Education specialization within its Master of Science in Education online degree program. Lead teachers in state-funded pre-kindergarten programs are required to have specialized training in early childhood education in 28 states, according to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER).

Capella University Names Dr. Feranda Williamson Dean of School of Undergraduate Studies

MINNEAPOLIS, October 25, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, has named Feranda Williamson, EdD, as dean of its School of Undergraduate Studies. Dr. Williamson, who most recently served as the school’s associate dean, has more than 25 years experience in higher education leadership positions.

Capella University Introduces Four New Online Degree Specializations

MINNEAPOLIS, October 24, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis, has announced four new specializations. They include Gerontology, a specialization within Capella’s Master of Science in Human Services, and Early Childhood Education, a specialization within its Master of Science in Education. Two new bachelor’s-level specializations, Homeland Security and Security Management, also are being launched, both within Capella’s Bachelor of Science in Public Safety online degree program.

Capella University PhD student named superintendent of Wyoming school district

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2007 – Teresa Chaulk, a PhD student at Capella University (www.capella.edu), has been named superintendent of Lincoln County School District Number One in Wyoming. She began in her new role on July 1. Lincoln County School District Number One is located in the southwest portion of Wyoming. Capella is an accredited*, fully online university based in Minneapolis.

Capella University PhD graduate named dean of Brenau University’s School of Business and Mass Communication

Capella University Launches New Public Health Master’s Online Degree

MINNEAPOLIS, August 9, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited,* online university based in Minneapolis, has announced a new Master of Science in Public Health degree program in its School of Human Services. Within this online degree program, two specializations are being offered, Health Management and Policy, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Capella also announced a new health care-focused specialization, Health Information Management, as part of its Master of Science in Information Technology program in the School of Business and Technology.

Capella University Announces New Education Specialist Online Degree

MINNEAPOLIS, August 7, 2007 – Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited,* online university based in Minneapolis, has announced a new Education Specialist (EdS) degree program in its School of Education. Within this online degree program, two specializations are being offered, Leadership in Educational Administration, and Curriculum and Instruction. Capella also announced a new education-focused specialization, School Counseling, as part of its Master of Science in Human Services program.

CAPELLA CEO STEVE SHANK DISCUSSES FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON LATEST ‘INSIDE ONLINE EDUCATION’ PODCAST

MINNEAPOLIS, August 6, 2007 — Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited, fully online university with nearly 20,000 students, has released its latest Inside Online Education podcast. It features a conversation with Capella Education Company Chairman and CEO Steve Shank, who discusses his vision for online education and the need to improve the quality of higher education.