Outcome Reports
- Doctoral
- DBA Doctor of Business Administration
- DHA Doctor of Health Administration
- DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice
- DPA Doctor of Public Administration
- DrPH Doctor of Public Health
- DSW Doctor of Social Work
- EdD Doctor of Education
- PhD Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
- PhD Business
- PhD Business Management
- PhD Counselor Education & Supervision
- PhD Education
- PhD Human Services
- PhD Information Technology
- PhD Organization and Management
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Public Safety
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology
- EdS
- Master's
- MHA Master of Health Administration
- MNML Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- MPA Master of Public Administration
- MPA Master of Public Administration & MS Public Safety
- MPH Master of Public Health
- MS Addiction Counseling
- MS Career Counseling
- MS Education
- MS Higher Education
- MS Homeland Security
- MS Human Resource Management
- MS Human Services
- MS Information Technology
- MS Leadership
- MS Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- MS Mental Health Counseling
- MS Organization & Management
- MS Psychology
- MS Public Safety
- MS School Counseling
- MS Studies in Human Behavior
- MSN Master of Science in Nursing
- MBA
- MBA Accounting Specialization
- MBA Business Intelligence Specialization
- MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization
- MBA Finance Specialization
- MBA General Business Specialization
- MBA Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Specialization
- MBA Health Care Management Specialization
- MBA Human Resource Management Specialization
- MBA Information Technology Management Specialization
- MBA Marketing
- MBA Project Management Specialization
- Bachelor's
Doctor of Psychology
Prepare for a career as a clinical psychologist.This rigorous program helps prepare you for an advanced professional practice using online course work, residency, and field training experiences. Learn how to incorporate scientific knowledge and apply methods of scientific inquiry to psychological interventions. You'll have the opportunity to apply this knowledge to a broad range of professional services, such as psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consultation, and supervision.
Because this program is designed to prepare graduates for state licensure eligibility as a clinical psychologist, it is a demanding program that requires online course work, residency, and field training.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) specialization
- Clinical Psychology1
Quality and Professional Relevance
- All faculty members in Capella’s Harold Abel School of Psychology have practitioner experience in psychology or related fields.
Check state licensure requirements. The license to practice as a professional psychologist is regulated independently in each state or province. Learners who intend to seek licensure or certification should check the program requirements in the state or province in which they hope to practice. This program is not accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).
Expected Program Outcomes
- Practice psychology through the application of theory and skills.
- Advance the science and practice of psychology through scholarly inquiry.
- Integrate science, theory, and practice into professional activities.
1New York and North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program
Doctoral degree graduates
Data from graduates across all doctoral programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.
Capella University doctoral graduates report satisfaction with salary, benefits, and responsibilities. Half of the graduates surveyed work in higher education and another 12 percent hold positions in the P–12 environment.
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.
Doctoral graduates report receiving salary increases and getting recognition from employers for their Capella degrees. Around half those surveyed have advanced in their careers and just over a third have presented at a professional conference or worked as a consultant.
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.
Doctoral degree graduates
Data from graduates across all doctoral programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.
Capella University doctoral graduates think their education meets academic program outcomes and helps them meet career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to others.
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.
Our doctoral graduates report they have gained practical knowledge and expertise 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.
Expense completion &
career information
Expected time to completion:
Not enough data to report at this time.
On Time Completion Rate:
Not enough data to report at this time.
SOC codes:
- 19-3030 (Psychologists)
- 25-1000 (Postsecondary teachers)
Program cost
- Minimum: $69,280
- Maximum: $81,893
Books:
$3,214–3,714
Fees:
$75
Median Debt:
Not enough data to report at this time.
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Alumni Success Story Quote
Jesse Collins, PhD
"I'm able to talk to victims of domestic violence about how to reduce their likelihood of being a victim. This is a real-world application of the Scholar-Practitioner Model and I am honored to be a part of it."