Capella University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) for academic years 2014-2021.
Capella University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense (CAE IA/CD) for academic years 2014-2021.
PhD in Information Technology
Doctor of Information Technology
MS in Information Assurance and Security
BS in Information Technology
Graduate Certificates
GUIDEDPATH The original online-learning format that's flexible for your schedule and guides you along |
FLEXPATH Complete all the courses you can, up to two simultaneously, and pay one flat fee every 12 weeks |
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Course Structure | Interactive Weekly online discussions with faculty and classmates, plus end-of-week assignment deadlines |
Work independently Complete courses at your own pace, with no preset deadlines or wait time to move to the next course |
Support | Regular check-ins Faculty feedback in your courses with academic coaches and program advisors to keep you on track |
1:1 engagement Get learning support from tutors, detailed feedback from faculty, personalized planning from coaches |
Assignments + Deadlines | Predictable path from start to finish Courses will have a similar rhythm to deadlines, so you can form homework habits around your schedule |
Set your own deadlines Work with your FlexPath coach to plan when you'll complete each assignment based on your schedule |
Course Materials | Guided learning You'll have required reading material to help with discussions and assignments |
Recommended resources You'll receive suggested resources to use—videos, articles, or your own work experience |
Maximum Course Load | Three courses per quarter With the freedom to change course load every quarter |
No limit With a maximum of two courses that can be taken at one time |
Grading | Traditional grading system Receive grades from faculty based on assignment or project quality |
Demonstrate competency Complete authentic assessments to prove your mastery of a competency |
Tuition Model | Pay-per-credit/course The familiar way to pay for tuition, with credit or course price varying by courseload or term |
Pace determines price Complete all the courses you can, up to two simultaneously, and pay one flat fee every 12 weeks |
Available Programs | All programs Our original online format is available in all of our degree programs |
Selected programs Currently available for select bachelor's, certificate, and master's programs in business, health care, IT, nursing, and psychology |