Doctoral Degree Programs Online at Capella University

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 Area of Study
Information Technology - Information Security
Information Technology - Information Technology Education
Information Technology - Project Management
Organization and Management - General Business
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
Postsecondary and Adult Education
Professional Studies in Education
Special Education Leadership
Training and Performance Improvement

School of Human Services Specializations
Counseling Studies
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
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
General Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology