Capella University is an online university, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This for-profit university is owned by the Cappela Education Company. Foundations of the institute were laid in 1991 by Dr. Harold Abel and Stephen Shank and it was established in 1993 as Graduate School of America (later to be changed to Capella University),. Capella University specializes in providing state-of-the-art online higher education programs and is a leader in distance learning.
This distance learning is provided for Certificate, Bachelors, Masters and even Doctoral degree programs in a number of subjects. These include:
- Business Management
- Health Care
- Higher Education
- Human Capital Management
- Information Technology
- Mental Health
- Public Administration
In total, Capella University has over 136 qualifications for graduates and undergraduates, 17 certifications and a staggering 1050 online programs. The faculty of 1,278 professors teaches over 39,000 students from all over U.S. and 59 other countries as well. Unlike other universities, Capella has a greater percentage of students enrolled in the post graduate programs due to confidence in the professional education provided.
Capella University has achieved numerous awards and recognitions in a span of over 18 years. The university has received the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE), designation offered by the National Security Agency (NSA),. This designation is awarded to only around 80 institutes in the United States. The renowned Project Management Institute (PMI), Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC), has also accredited some of the Capella University online programs. It has also been awarded the CHEA Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes by The Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The support campus environment provided by Capella is one of the best nationwide, creating a virtual classroom with forums and online discussions. 24-7 student support is also available where they can get help from trained professionals and faculty at any hour of the day. All of this and much more makes the learning experience at Capella University comprehensive and enjoyable.