Capella Learning and Career Outcomes

Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels

We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.

Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella is a preferred provider of higher education for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA).
• Students will learn from faculty who are leaders in the field of homeland security, including individuals who have worked directly for or with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Security Agency (NSA), and various other federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
• Capella's MS in Homeland Security features a cutting edge courseroom experience that allows students to develop the critical collaboration skills needed to be a leader in homeland security.
• This program was designed around educational standards in the field of homeland security.
• Capella is one of few universities to offer a master's degree in Homeland Security.

Expected Program Outcomes

1. Coordinate with multiple agencies, foreign, domestic, public, and private, in order to communicate, gather, process, and share information.
2. Perform technical or managerial leadership in order to guide, educate, inform and influence others to accomplish goals, policies, priorities, and needs.
3. Enhance critical analysis techniques to recognize and solve gaps and problems and communicate potential and future issues.
4. Apply theoretical foundations and technological knowledge of elements that influence homeland security practice.
5. Build technological knowledge of elements that influence homeland security success and adversarial abilities.
6. Apply ethics, laws, cultural understanding, and policies to appropriate situations.
7. Forecast and suggest counters to threats and nuances in illicit behaviors and actions that will affect homeland security.
8. Adapt principles and practices and behaviors of effective leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, networks, and organizational governance to enhance public value.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

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

Our School of Business and Technology master's graduates report satisfaction with tasks and responsibilities and salary and benefits. The majority of graduates work in higher education, government/public sector, healthcare, information technology, aerospace, or consulting.

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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

Many master's degree graduates from the School of Business and Technology report advancing in their careers and receiving a salary increase, leadership role or promotion. They also say their Capella degrees garner recognition from employers.

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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

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

Most graduates of the School of Public Service Leadership 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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

School of Public Service Leadership 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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.