Capella University - Online PhD Program in Education

Capella University - Online PhD Program in Education

For more than a decade, Capella University has offered doctoral learners a combination of challenging online course work and in-person colloquia that take learners deep into their area of study. You will acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, and leadership skills that will position you as an expert in your field. As a graduate, you may choose to pursue teaching, consulting, counseling, or leadership from an informed, strategic viewpoint. Capella University School of Education offers the following online education PhD programs:

PhD in Education / Advanced Classroom Instruction - Online PhD Program
The advanced classroom instruction PhD specialization is designed for licensed, career K-12 teachers with prior teaching experience who want to excel as highly qualified master teachers in diverse school settings. The PhD program provides master teachers with the tools they need to effectively address complex educational issues and conduct research in aspects of K-12 instruction.

PhD in Education / Instructional Design for Online Learning - Online PhD Program
In this online PhD specialization you will gain the knowledge and skills to lead and manage instructional challenges in a variety of online settings. You will apply current instructional theory to organize, design, teach, and evaluate course work according to tested principles for online education.

PhD in Education / Leadership for Higher Education - Online PhD Program
The leadership for higher education PhD specialization is designed for individuals interested in senior leadership positions in community and technical colleges and other postsecondary institutions. This specialization is ideal for career administrative professionals who aspire to positions such as academic dean, provost, or university president.

PhD in Education / Leadership in Educational Administration - Online PhD Program
This state-approved PhD specialization leads learners (with three years of licensed teaching experience) toward principal or superintendent licensure in their home states. This program prepares you to meet nationally recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).

PhD in Education / Postsecondary and Adult Education - Online PhD Program
The online PhD specialization in postsecondary and adult education will expand your knowledge in the area of teaching adults. The curriculum focuses on major theories of adult learning and distance education, and application of theory to develop effective learning communities. You will develop critical analysis and research skills, and learn best practices in postsecondary instruction - with emphasis on creating productive learning environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds.

PhD in Education / Professional Studies in Education - Online PhD Program
The professional studies in education PhD specialization is designed for experienced education professionals who wish to excel as teachers, consultants and researchers. This flexible program provides an opportunity to add specific content areas to your current expertise through your choice of up to eighteen graduate-level electives from any discipline.

PhD in Education / Training and Performance Improvement - Online PhD Program
In this doctoral specialization, you will move theory into practice through deepening your understanding of the strategic and tactical issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions. The training and performance improvement curriculum is based on the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model.

Doctoral learners attend in-person colloquia in addition to their online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each 1-week in length. Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.