Doctoral Degree Programs

Invigorating and rewarding online PhD and PsyD programs

In Capella University's online PhD and PsyD programs, you will acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and leadership skills that will position you as an expert in your field. After graduating, you may choose to pursue teaching, consulting, counseling, or leadership from an informed, strategic viewpoint.

Our accomplished faculty strive to create an engaging environment in which you explore concepts, share ideas, and make discoveries in your field of interest. Experienced advisors and faculty will mentor and guide you through the process of choosing and developing a dissertation topic based on your professional interests.

Offered in several cities across the country, residential colloquia are synchronized with your progress in the program—giving you face-to-face interaction with faculty, advisors, and peers, and offering valuable feedback on your research, comprehensive examination, and dissertation. (See individual doctoral degree programs below for specific details on colloquia requirements.)

You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.

School of Business and Technology Specializations

• Information Technology - General Information Technology
• Information Technology - Information Assurance and Security
• Information Technology - Information Technology Education
• Information Technology - Project Management
• Organization and Management - General Organization and Management
• Organization and Management - Human Resource Management
• Organization and Management - Information Technology Management
• Organization and Management - Leadership
• Organization and Management - Management Education
• Organization and Management - Project Management

School of Education Specializations

• Curriculum and Instruction
• K–12 Studies in Education
• Instructional Design for Online Learning
• Leadership for Higher Education
• Leadership in Educational Administration
• Nursing Education
• Postsecondary and Adult Education
• Professional Studies in Education
• Special Education Leadership
• Training and Performance Improvement

School of Human Services Specializations

• Counseling Studies
• General Counselor Education and Supervision
• General Human Services
• Health Care Administration
• Management of Nonprofit Agencies
• Public Safety - Criminal Justice
• Public Safety - Emergency Management
• Public Safety - Leadership
• Social and Community Services

Harold Abel School of Psychology Specializations

• Clinical Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology