Online Education Degrees

Any truly good university includes faculty members who achieve distinction in professional organizations that represent their areas of expertise. Capella University has such a faculty. Dr. Christopher Lucies has been selected as the president-elect of the Texas Mental Health Counselors Association (TMHCA).

Dr. Lucies teaches in the counseling education and counseling studies programs in Capella’s School of Human Services. Referring to his new role with the TMHCA, Dr. Lucies said. “What I have learned in my role as a faculty member at Capella University proved to be instrumental in helping me achieve this position.” As a faculty member, he has the opportunity to help each individual student in his courses earn an Online Education Degree.

Since 1993, Capella University has helped students meet their educational goals through online study. From that date to the present, Capella has grown to where it now offers bachelor’s degrees in business, information technology, and public safety. Capella also provides graduate degrees in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. In addition, Capella offers 104 specialization areas and 15 certificate programs.

Capella University provides high-quality academic programs to more than 20,000 students from throughout the United States and 56 foreign countries. For more information about Capella’s courses and programs, logon to http://www.capella.edu, or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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College Accreditation

No matter where or how you pursue your higher education, you need to make sure that your college or university has the necessary accreditation from the appropriate institutions. If you’re considering an online university, you can take a look at Capella University’s latest Inside Online Education podcast.

This podcast features Dr. Chris Cassirer, dean of Capella University’s School of Human Services. In the podcast, Dr Cassirer points out that Capella is the first online university to have won accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This accreditation relates specifically to two master’s degree specializations.

The Capella podcasts usually last about 15 minutes. You can find them at http://www.capellacommons.com. Or you can subscribe to them at iTunes. Potential students should also note that Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Capella meets all the typical requirements for college accreditation.

Capella University offers bachelor’s degrees in business, information technology, and public safety. Capella also provides graduate degrees in seven different subject areas. In addition, Capella offers 104 specialization areas and 15 certificate programs. Capella provides high-quality academic programs to over 20,000 students from throughout the United States and in 56 foreign countries.

Online Degree

Capella University's most recent podcast deals with the subject of completing a degree online. The podcast includes an interview with Carla Thomas, M.D. Dr. Thomas, a family physician, is presently working on a Ph.D. in healthcare administration at Capella.

Capella's podcast series features interviews with students, faculty, and staff members who recount their experiences with online education at capella university. Each podcast lasts about fifteen minutes. Interested parties can subscribe to the podcast RSS feed at capellacommons.com/rss/. One can also subscribe via iTunes.

Capella is an online university, which satisfies the needs of students who cannot attend classes on a traditional campus. It presently serves over 17,900 students throughout the United States and in 56 foreign countries. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, log on to capella.edu, or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

Capella University

No university can function properly without a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research. Sara Orem, PhD, a member of the faculty at capella university, recently co-authored Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change. The book’s other co-authors are Jacqueline Binkert, PhD, and Ann Clancy, PhD.

Appreciative Coaching takes the position that groups and individuals succeed when they concentrate on ideals, achievements, and best practices. The book suggests that one can reach success by following a path though four stages--Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny.

Orem is a member of the faculty and a coach at Capella's School of Business and Technology. In addition, she operates her own coaching firm, where she implements her ideas regarding appreciative coaching. She lives in Oakland, California.

Capella is an online university, which satisfies the needs of students who cannot attend classes on a traditional campus. It presently serves over 17,900 students throughout the United States and in 56 foreign countries. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, log on to capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).