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Master of Science (MS) in Education – Advanced Classroom Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
| Our master’s degree specializations are desi... (More) |
| Our master’s degree specializations are designed to increase your professional depth and effectiveness in diverse educational, corporate, traditional, and online settings. The advanced classroom instruction specialization offers you the opportunity to incubate, share, and test ideas for your classroom in collaboration with experienced faculty and motivated teachers from throughout the nation. The curriculum is aligned with nationally recognized teaching standards, including the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), and is designed to prepare learners to produce significant improvements in student achievement. Focus/subject areas in this specialization include: Elementary classroom teaching; Secondary classroom teaching; Advanced instruction in mathematics; Advanced instruction in science; Teacher leadership and Virtual school teaching. Portfolio/Practicum: Each program includes an initial assessment of your strengths in 14 key competencies. Throughout the program you will practice and demonstrate mastery of these competencies. Throughout the program you will practice and demonstrate mastery of these competencies. Each course's outcomes are captured in a program portfolio that tangibly demonstrates the new skills you have mastered. In your final course, you will complete a specialized teacher's practicum that further validates your status as an exceptional educator. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education – Curriculum and Instruction (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
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| Our master’s degree specializations are designed to increase your professional depth and effectiveness in diverse educational, corporate, traditional, and online settings. Curriculum and instruction experts at the building and district level are in high demand. In this online master's degree specialization, licensed teachers will gain key competencies through theoretical study and collaboration with seasoned practitioners. You will acquire tools and techniques to help your district design instructional models and assessments that focus on increasing student achievement. Portfolio/Practicum: Each program includes an initial assessment of your strengths in 14 key competencies. Throughout the program you will practice and demonstrate mastery of these competencies. Throughout the program you will practice and demonstrate mastery of these competencies. Each course's outcomes are captured in a program portfolio that tangibly demonstrates the new skills you have mastered. In your final course, you will complete a specialized teacher's practicum that further validates your status as an exceptional educator. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education – Enrollment Management
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| Our master’s degree specializations are designed to increase your professional depth and effectiveness in diverse educational, corporate, traditional, and online settings. This specialization focuses on effective enrollment management, including higher education student recruitment, financial aid, predictive modeling, and student retention. This online degree program is offered in partnership with Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention. Graduates of this program will receive a Capella University master's degree and certification in enrollment management—a professional certificate issued by Noel-Levitz.*
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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Instructional Design for Online Learning
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| The online master’s degree specialization in instructional design for online learning will prepare you to lead and manage instructional challenges in a variety of online educational settings in community colleges, universities, vocational, or other schools. Assignments and discussions cover how to plan, organize, design, teach, and evaluate course work according to tested principles for online learning. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Leadership for Higher Education
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| This MS specialization is designed for individuals interested in leadership positions in higher education settings. Working with experienced higher ed leaders, you will develop practical leadership skills to successfully lead community and technical colleges and other 4-year institutions. This online specialization is ideal for mid-career administrators that aspire to positions such as dean of student affairs, registrar, director of financial aid, and director of student services. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education – Leadership in Educational Administration (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
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| Our master’s degree specializations are designed to increase your professional depth and effectiveness in diverse educational, corporate, traditional, and online settings. This state-approved master's specialization meets nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This results-oriented program will prepare you to translate theory into effective school leadership practice, so you can have a profound, positive effect as you move into school administration. State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For answers to questions about professional licensure, learners should consult with their home state's licensing authority and a Capella enrollment counselor. Portfolio/ Practicum-Each program includes an initial assessment of your strengths in 14 key competencies. Throughout the program you will practice and demonstrate mastery of these competencies. Each course's outcomes are captured in a program portfolio that tangibly demonstrates the new skills you have mastered. In your final course, you will complete a specialized internship that further validates your status as an exceptional educator. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education – Reading and Literacy (For Licensed K-12 Teachers)
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| Our master’s degree specializations are designed to increase your professional depth and effectiveness in diverse educational, corporate, traditional, and online settings. This online master's degree specialization prepares K-12 classroom teachers to assess literacy and to develop, implement, and adapt reading curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles. This specialization is offered in partnership with the University of California, Irvine Extension. Upon graduation, learners will receive a Master of Science from Capella University and a reading certificate from UC-Irvine Extension. This certificate is approved by the state of California and is aligned with nationally recognized teaching standards established by the International Reading Association (IRA).
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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Training and Performance Improvement
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| The master’s degree specialization in training and performance improvement is designed for professionals in roles that include training specialist, career counselor, professional coach, sales trainer, adult educator, and performance improvement consultant. Based on the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program will teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve productivity in various organizational settings. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education
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| The online master’s degree specialization in postsecondary and adult education will help you develop and enhance skills for effective teaching in a variety of career and educational settings, including adult education, workforce development, continuing education, higher education, and military education. The curriculum focuses on major theories of adult learning and distance education and supports successful strategies for enhancing learning for individuals with diverse backgrounds. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Education - Professional Studies in Education
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| The master’s degree specialization in professional studies in education will prepare you to excel as an educator in a variety of environments—such as military and non-profit organizations, community colleges, adult education programs, and others. This flexible online master's degree specialization is specifically designed for educators who wish to augment their current expertise through study and research in specific content areas. Choose up to five electives to customize the program to meet your professional goals. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Psychology - Educational Psychology
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| Learners pursuing our master's degree specialization frequently plan to teach at the community college level or apply theories of educational psychology while working with population segments ranging from early childhood to adulthood. This online specialization may appeal to learners interested in understanding the role of computer-mediated instructional strategies in the educational process, adult learning in general, instructional design, or stages of development. (Less) |
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Master of Science (MS) in Psychology - School Psychology
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| Our school psychology master’s degree specialization prepares learners to be advocates for school-age children, adolescents, and their families, stressing respect for individual differences, collaborative problem solving, and empirically based interventions. Upon graduation, learners are prepared to apply a systems-based approach to address the social, emotional, academic, behavioral, and cognitive well-being of students. Graduates are typically employed by public school districts; however, employment within community agencies, specialized school settings, and educational cooperatives is also an option. (Less) |
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