Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels

These results show recent Capella graduates' proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for two sets of specializations: specializations focusing on Higher Education and specializations focusing on P-12 education. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course – the final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they've learned.

Specializations

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• Higher Education Specialization
• P-12 Education Specialization

Higher Education Specializations

These specializations prepare learners for careers in adult education, higher education and corporate training settings.

The MS in Education Enrollment Management specialization leads to a professional certificate in Enrollment Management from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention. The MS in Education Training and Performance Improvement specialization includes valuable certification in ROI Methodology™ from the ROI Institute™.

Higher education and training specializations

• Instructional Design for Online Learning⁶
• Professional Studies in Education
• Training and Performance Improvement

P-12 Education Specializations

These specializations prepare learners for a variety of careers in P-12 settings.

Five specializations (Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childood Education, K-12 Studies in Education, Leadership in Educational Administration, and Reading and Literacy) are NCATE accreditated. NCATE-accredited programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the preparation of P-12 teachers and other professional school personnel.

P–12 education specializations

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education^{1, 2, 3, 7}
• English Language Learning and Teaching^{1, 2, 9, 10, 11}
• K–12 Studies in Education³
• Leadership in Educational Administration^{1, 2, 3, 4, 7}
• Reading and Literacy^{1, 2, 3, 5}
• Special Education Teaching^{1, 2, 3, 8}

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella's School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). NCATE-accredited programs are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation for the preparation of P-12 teachers and other professional school personnel. Graduates of these programs are highly regarded by many school districts, licensing authorities, and teaching professionals.
• More than 1,000 colleges and universities have employed Capella learners and alumni as faculty and administrators.
• Capella University offers the only online enrollment management specialization through which students can also earn the Noel Levitz professional certificate.
• More than 5,000 adults have chosen Capella's P–12 graduate specializations to advance their careers.
• State approvals: The Leadership in Educational Administration and Reading and Literacy specializations are state-approved and may lead to licensure endorsement¹.

¹Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states.

²State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.

³Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.

⁴Learners seeking licensure in Arizona must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement (SEI). Capella University has an alliance with Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI endorsement. Learners needing this endorsement should contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.

⁵Applicants in KY and WI are advised that the Reading and Literacy specialization is not pre-approved for specialist endorsement/licensure and should verify home state and local district requirements prior to enrollment. Individuals seeking endorsement must perform a transcript review with their state upon completion of their program.

⁶North Carolina learners completing this specialization may not be qualified for licensure in Educational Technology (concentration in Computer Specialist-077).

⁷New York residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization

⁸New York and North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this specialization

⁹Review of this specialization is pending in ND, SC, and TN

¹⁰This specialization is not currently state-approved and will not lead to endorsement until state approval is received

¹¹This specialization is not designed to satisfy licensure requirements for P-12 public school teachers or administrators

School of Education Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Education masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Education report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities and with salary and benefits. Two thirds of the respondents work in education - 38% in higher education and 28% in P-12 education.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Many of our School of Education master's degree alumni report advancing in their careers or receiving a salary increase. They also indicate they have assumed a leadership role or received a promotion.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Education Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Education masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Education master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Education master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.