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Capella University
School of Human Services
Capella Tower, 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402


Capella University


Step up and lead. Earn your degree at Capella University.

Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business management, health care, higher education, human resources, information technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public administration, social work, and public service leadership. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 30,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries.

Capella combines outstanding academics with a supportive faculty and staff in a program designed for working adults. And with federal loan programs and scholarships available, 3 out of 4 Capella students receive financial aid.

An education that blends theory and practice to fuel your career

Capella University admissions requirements

Admissions requirements vary by program and specialization. International applicants residing outside the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands are not eligible for acceptance into programs requiring supervised clinical internships or practica within the Schools of Education, Human Services, and Psychology.

Financial aid at Capella University

Three in four Capella students receive financial aid to cover their expenses. Capella participates in several federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide information on other non-federal loan programs.

Capella-funded scholarships are also available in select disciplines, such as the Robert C. Ford Human Services Scholarship and the Helene Krivosha Scholarship for education students. There are also external scholarships offered specifically to Capella students, such as the Go the Distance Scholarship.

Capella University accreditation

Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Learn more about our 34 PhD, PsyD, DPA, DBA, DSW, EdD, EdS, MS, MSN, MPA, MBA, MPH, BS, BPA, and BSN degree programs and 122 specializations by filling out the form today.

Are you ready to become a leader in criminal justice? Start at Capella.

Capella University's criminal justice specializations can give you the skills you need to succeed in your public safety career, whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced professional. Capella is one of very few online universities to offer BS, MS, and PhD specializations in Criminal Justice.

Capella is one of only a few schools to have an educational alliance with the FBI, and has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Capella's public safety degree programs are recognized by Quality Matters™, a faculty-centered peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and online components.

Strengthen your leadership skills with a specialization in Public Safety

Capella University addresses the growing need for leaders and professionals in public safety by offering BS, MS, and PhD programs. Capella is one of only a few schools to have an educational alliance with the FBI, and has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the National Security Agency and U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Capella's public safety degree programs are recognized by Quality Matters™, a faculty-centered peer review process designed to certify the quality of online courses and online components.

The broad portfolio of specializations includes:

  • Security Management (BS)
  • Homeland Security (BS)
  • Criminal Justice (BS/MS/PhD)
  • Emergency Management (BS/MS/PhD)
  • Public Safety Leadership (MS/PhD)

Master of Science (MS) in Legal Studies

Capella's MS in Legal Studies specialization provides a unique opportunity to earn an advanced HR degree focused on employment and labor law. This area of knowledge has become desirable for certain HR professionals, such as employee benefits managers, who must interpret the growing number of workplace laws and regulations. Specialization topics include practice and theory of constitutional, tort, and labor and employment law; employee discrimination; fact investigation; and workplace legal communications and actions. You will learn to examine and apply select business and legal practices and theories in order to establish and maintain legal compliance while achieving business goals. People likely to be interested in the Legal Studies specialization include mid-level HR professionals and managers who want to gain a deeper understanding of this field in order to advance or be recognized for their HR expertise in employment and labor law.