ED

Students acquire and use graduate-level skills, including critically examining and applying re

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students analyze the impact of higher education on individuals and society. Students also evaluate the history of higher education;

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students gain an understanding of the differences between professional standards, outcomes, and competencies, and how they can be integrated into curriculum design. Students build on this understanding, mapping competencies to outcomes and aligning standards to competencies and outcomes. Students practice integrating competency-based curriculum and instructional content with best-practice instructional approaches. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine the background, context, and practice of assessment of student learning

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students analyze the foundations of adult education including past as well as present understandings. Students i

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of school leadership and management aligned with six fundamental Nati

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate improving P-12 schools by emphasizing the use of data to inform ethical decisions about teaching and

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students assess learning theories, models, and principles and their application to instructional processes for adult students. Students analyze the instructor's role in enhancing adult learning and evaluate their personal philosophy, dispositions, and ethics relative to teaching adult students.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students evaluate multicultural theories by analyzing topics, suc

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students develop effective ways to enhance adult learning in a variety of postsecondary settings. Students gain an understanding of the theories and characteristics of adult growth and development, changes experienced in adulthood and their implications for adult instruction and learning, and issues and trends in adult teaching and learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students cultivate and utilize their knowledge of theoretical foundations, policies, evaluation models, and methods and materials for program planning to develop educational programs for adults in a variety of postsecondary settings. Students also evaluate instructional approaches, engagement strategies, and management of instructional environments.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In the capstone course, students demonstrate proficiency in the program's competencies b

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course addresses the developmental stages of children from the prenatal period to age eight years. Students examine how children develop phy

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course covers the early childhood environment and its effects on growth and learning. Students evaluate the physical environment, the role of the caregivers and teachers, and the interaction among children, and identify methods of increasing child engagement, effective communication, and learning. Students explore ways to create supportive and nurturing learning environments and how to monitor, reflect, and adjust them to best meet the needs of young children. Students also become familiar with the responsibilities associated with working in the early childhood learning field. This course requires access to educational settings, programs, and/or practitioners with a focus on children from birth to age eight. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students gain the skills and knowledge needed to apply research-based practices, including coordination with special service providers for students who have Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) or 504 plans, to meet the needs of young students in an inclusive environment. Students identify strategies to respond to behaviors and needs outside the expected stages of development. Students also examine authentic and formative assessment strategies that result in developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction for children with various needs. This course requires access to educational settings, programs, and/or practitioners with a focus on children from birth to age eight. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine the importance of actively engaging families in the education and care of children. Students engage in an ecological approach to children's relationships wi

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students gain an understanding of theories that drive strategies and practices for teaching reading and promoting literacy in children. Students identify the factors significant to literacy development in children, including the classroom environment, family and community connections, and best practices in professional development for reading and writing instruction. Students also work with children on improving their reading and literacy ability and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions associated with excellence in reading and literacy curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. This course requires access to educational settings, programs, and/or practitioners with a focus on children from birth to age eight. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the required capstone course for students in the master's Early Childhood Education specialization and is taken after completing all required cour

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students examine national and state learning standards related to their content area or grade level. Students utilize research-based curriculum to craft assessments that are aligned to standards, and implement instruction that is meaningful to students and supports their academic achievement. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course apply strategies for managing student behaviors and develop the skills needed to create classroom environm

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course examine the origins and complexities of student achievement gaps. Students

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students formulate a research-based professional vision for curriculum design and develop a curriculum for a specific content and grade-level application using computer-based curriculum mapping applications. Students who have taken ED8533 should not take ED5533. Rather, they should choose any other graduate-level education course to fulfill their specialization requirements.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course examine theories, concepts, definitions, and models associated with the improvement of curriculum and instruction. Students collect and organize research, analyze and report data, and complete a program evaluation that demonstrates the integral role of program evaluation in curriculum and instruction improvement. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course serves as the capstone course for the Curriculum and Instruction specialization and constitutes the last course in the Curriculum and Instruction master's program. The purpose of this capstone course is to consolidate and link content and concepts from various courses in the Curriculum and Instruction specialization. Students serve 45 practicum hours in a site-based setting, demonstrating their proficiency by designing a project which incorporates the five course competencies. Throughout the course, students maintain a reflection journal and activity log to document progress and challenges in their practicum. Students also populate and organize their Professional Showcase Portfolio. For MS Curriculum and Instruction students only. Grading for this course is S/NS. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course for P-6 classroom teachers analyze educational principles relevant to the physical, social, emotional, moral, and cognitive development

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course designed for education professionals, students investigate the content literacy needs of all middle school students. Students develop knowledge in re

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course for P-12 classroom teachers focuses on the application of individual and group reading assessment strategies. Students evaluate and determine the ways in which data-driven assessments inform the reading and literacy curriculum. Using quantitative and qualitative assessment data, students select best practice strategies and instruction methods and materials for students with different reading backgrounds and skills. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Education professionals create a community in which student literacy extends beyond the classroom and includes family and society. Students develop reading curriculum, strategies, and materials to use in a variety of contexts that will enhance secondary students’ comprehension of and appreciation for digital literacy as well as narrative and informational texts. This course has a required clinical practice experience and students will need access to secondary classroom grades 9–12. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except by coursework from Minnesota schools with approved licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course for P–12 classroom teachers, students strengthen their understanding of literacy instruction through the lens of foundational reading theories and research-based practices. Students critically evaluate their school or district’s literacy program to determine its effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse student populations. Through analysis and application of reading theory, professional standards, and instructional strategies, students develop actionable recommendations for literacy improvement. Additionally, students investigate the integration of literacy instruction in all content areas, the use of data-driven decision making, and the importance of professional development. This course cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning, except through approved Minnesota licensure programs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the required capstone course for students in the master's Reading and Literacy specialization and is taken after completing all required coursework. Students com

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students gain an understanding of the evolution of colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions. Students investigate the cultural, societal, and economic influences that have shaped the development of higher education curricula, culture, practices, and governance. Students also relate historical events and milestones to current issues and trends in higher education.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine the politics of competition for resources, the expectations of consumers and providers, and the role of state and local government in higher education institutions. Students explore change theory and ethical implications for public policy.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine higher education revenue sources and review expenses and cost drivers associated with institution management. Students investigate tuition and fee revenue, government appropriations, gifts and grants, and investment income. Students also study the growing expense of faculty and staff compensation, technology upgrades, and long-term debt service obligations. Additionally, students examine the complexities of financial aid, institutional budget planning, and program management.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides an overview of the historical and conceptual foundations of special education. Students examine c

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students analyze referral, assessment, placement, and planning procedures for students with disabilities. Students evaluate the use of formal and informal assessments, design individual education plans, and examine appropriate methods for reducing bias in assessment. Students also apply methods and strategies used within the Response to Intervention framework with P - 12 students. This course requires access to a P - 12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P - 12 school or district.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students identify ways to develop differentiated academic lesson plans (e.g., reading, writing, calculation, or mathematical reasoning). Students examine how research-based instruction can support students with disabilities. Students also develop methods of managing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students with disabilities. This course requires access to a P - 12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P - 12 school or district.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate communication and interaction among children, families, teachers, and the community to support the learning and well-being of students with diverse learning needs. Students assess methods of consulting and collaborating with teachers, agencies, support personnel, and other professionals to provide effective special educational services. Students identify collaboration and communication practices that improve programs, services, and outcomes for students.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students evaluate their own instruction techniques and performance to determine how well they align with professional teaching standards and dispositions for English Language Students (ELLs). Students also examine instruction and learning strategies for ELLs and collaborate with ELLs, their families, the community, and other stakeholders for the purpose of improving instruction.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate foundational linguistic concepts with an emphasis on the structure of English, including phonology, morphology, syntax,

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students analyze the processes by which P-12 English Language Students (ELLs) develo

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course presents ways in which the theoretical model of communicative competence guides the instruction of English Language Students (ELLs). Students examine and apply various differentiation strategies in the planning and delivery of appropriate instruction to ELLs and evaluate ways to use instructional technology in the teaching, learning, and assessment of ELLs.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course explore the fundamental components of societal influen

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students apply theories of constructivism, neurodiversity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework to assess student achievement in a competency-based, online learning setting. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students acquire project management skills such as planning, evaluating, communicating, anticipating risks, applying ethical standards, and managing collaborative partnerships. Students identify and apply the tools, methods, and processes used to effectively budget, implement, and manage e-learning development projects. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine the process of instructional design and apply design research and theory while developing instructional strategies. Students examine the process of addressing student needs, structuring the content, and applying principles of learning and instruction to create effective instructional content. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In the capstone course, students demonstrate proficiency in the program's competencies by integrating learning from required courses to complete a final project. Must be taken during the student's final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This internship course is the first required capstone course for all students in the MS Leadership in Educational Administration specialization and is taken at the end of the program. Students demonstrate proficiency in integrating learning fro

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This internship course is the second required capstone course for all students in the MS Leadership in Educational Administration specialization and is taken in the last quarter of the student's program. In this course, students demonstrate proficiency in inte

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Credits: Non-credit

Subject

ED

Credit basis

Non-credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

The capstone course is taken after completing all required and elective coursework. Students demonstrate proficiency in integrating learning from required and elective courses by completing a final project. For MS Instructional Design for Online Learning students only. Must be taken during the student's final quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate theories of learning and instruction and gain empirical guidance for designing effective instructional solutions that target specific learning outcomes. Students further develop an understanding of the foundational theories of learning and instruction and their applications to instructional design. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students apply theories and principles of instructional design and cognitive learning utilizing instructional

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students analyze and apply leadership theories and decision-making structures to higher education ch

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course helps students develop an understanding of the shared governance structures of colleges and universities. Students analyze ways the legal system affects the operations of higher education institutions. Topics also include the roles leaders play in managing legal issues and legal implications of technology.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students explore the distinctions between leadership and management and identify the knowledge and skills needed to address higher education administrative challenges. Students determine communication skills necessary at personal and organizational levels and strategies for articulating a shared vision. Additionally, students explore current best practices in human resources leadership and management and their connections with ethical practices.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate the complex financial landscape of education, focusing on how federal and state legislation, judicial decisions, and diverse funding sources shape school and district operations. Stud

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students analyze the laws and legal issues affecting P-12 school systems and their

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course gain an understanding of the responsibilities and issues associated with the role of the 21st-c

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course study school policy making, staffing assignment, salary negotiation, grievanc

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

D - Education | 6000 y-catalog-local.json y-catalog.json on FlexPath log

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students evaluate approaches to creating an inclusive school environment that demonstrates respect and value for staff and student populations. Students assess communication and collaboration strategies that create an effective learning environment and examine the institutional, political, and legal factors that influence the ways schools address issues. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course addresses the principal's role in integrating technology in schools to improve the effectiveness of instructional programs an

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course apply learning principles and effective practices t

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students develop the international and global skills and understandings necessary to become culturally competent adult educators in their specialization. Students define cultural competence for their professional role, learn to address the needs of all students, foster intercultural learning in the classroom or other educational settings, and develop strategies for incorporating relevant international and global perspectives into their curriculum, instructional activities, and assessments. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students identify the leadership and management skills necessary for the effective design and deli

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Through an examination of research and literature, students examine current trends and issues related to the impact of technology and multimedia on P-12 student teaching and learning. Based on a review of the literature, students develop course projects that include the design of curriculum, instruction, and assessments enhanced through innovative technology and multimedia applications. The course provides real-world skills, tools, and clinical practice experiences designed to support school and district leaders and instructional support staff. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students assess current theories and best practices of teacher supervision and evaluation. Students

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides an overview of special education administration functions and services. Students identify the human and material resource res

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course focus on human resource management in colleges, universities, and other postsecondary inst

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students examine assessment from the perspective of leaders in higher education as institutions strive to ach

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course analyze, develop, and evaluate curriculum and instructional strategies for students with a variety of educational needs. Students identify current instructional best practices, determine effective uses of technologies, develop curriculum and instruction plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of special education services in general and special education environments. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the first of two consecutive internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD Special Education Leadership specialization. Students assess their special education leadership competencies and de

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the second of two consecutive internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD Special Education Leadership specialization. Students assess their special education leadership competencies and demonstrate proficiency. They serve th

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course evaluate financial considerations of special education programs and services. In particular, students examine historical and current feder

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course provides an overview of the legal foundations and ethical practices of special education for the school administrator. The course also emphasizes the human and material resource legal responsibilities, activities, and challenges that confront school administrators when integrating special education through a continuum of programs and related services. Students gain an understanding of the importance of special education laws and regulations and how to be effective leaders of special education programs. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is an overview of training and human performance improvement (HPI). Students review the evolution of HPI through th

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is a survey of the needs assessment models and procedures used to diagnose the causes of organizational performance problems. Students design and develop needs assessment instruments and collect and analyze data to differentiate organizational performance issues that require training solutions from those that require non-training interventions. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course use a return-on-investment (ROI) methodology to develop a plan to measure the impact of an intervention. The process model includes evaluation planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct an impact study and support achievement of ROI Certification from the ROI Institute. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students explore and analyze the issues shaping teaching and learning. Students use futuring methods to examine the ways history, technology, trends, and change affect the future of teaching and learning. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course presents an overview of principles of P-12 education leadership theory and practice aligned with six National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) program standards. The course incorporates multimedia, including embedded simulations, to enhance presentation and understanding of concepts and issues in school or district leadership and administration. Students also examine business and public administration models and explore theoretical constructs from various disciplines. This course requires interaction with practicing school or district administrators and access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students evaluate constitutional, statutory, and case law as re

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students evaluate the changing perceptions of the role of higher education in the United

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate the evolution of colleges, universities, and other postsec

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students investigate the use of technology to support higher education. Students gain a firm understanding of the use of technology within their institutions for both teaching and learning as well as running the business of education. Students critically analyze how higher education leaders choose to use technology to enhance learning and to manage their institution more effectively. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course analyze the theories, policies, and procedures involved in admin

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the first of two consecutive principal internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD and EdS Leadership in Educational Administration School Leadership concentration. It provides students with the academic and internship experiences that are prerequisites for princi

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the second of two consecutive principal internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD and EdS Leadership in Educational Administration School Leadership concentration. It provides students with the academic and internship experiences that are prerequisites for principal or administrative licensure in mo

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the first of two consecutive superintendent internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD and EdS Leadership in Educational Administration District Leadership concentration. It provides students with the academic and internship experiences that are prerequisites fo

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is the second of two consecutive superintendent internship courses that serve as the capstone courses for the PhD and EdS Leadership in Educational Administration District Leadership concentration. It provides students with the academic and internship experiences that are prerequisites for superintendent licensure in most st

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Education | 7000 atalog-local.json atalog.json

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

This course is an overview of the school leader's role in supporting school improvement. Students examine specific strategies and processes to assess a school's current state and needs, followed by strategic data collection, disaggregation of formative and summative data, and examination of school improvement plans. Students also explore the continuous process of viable school improvement through climate surveys, research-based instruction, and enhanced teacher capacity, which leads to improved school climate, curriculum, instruction, and, ultimately, student outcomes. Finally, students interact with practicing school administrators to gain insight into the field of school leadership. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students research nursing curriculum elements and model construction. Students also evaluate the accreditation process and the influence of accreditation requirements on curriculum development. Students synthesize learning concepts and the components of curriculum and analyze curriculum models that will help students create successful learning outcomes. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of nurse educators in higher education and hospital-based clinical settings, differentiating between roles in these two settings. For the hospital-based clinical educator, topics include clinical site responsibilities, professional and staff development, and the importance of student preceptors and mentors. For academic nurse educators/faculty members, topics include degree-granting educational program requirements and content; program and student evaluation; and academic, legal, and ethical issues. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students analyze teaching strategies in classroom, online and clinical settings, including use of simulations. Students also discover and implement ways to engage students in teaching and learning using technology. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students in this course explore the grants process within the context of nursing leadership. Students develop the skills needed to identify specific needs and grant opportunities as well as cultivate specific organizational and professional support for grant activities. Additionally, students critique various grant proposals and write elements of a proposal. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students explore and analyze the financing and fundraising plans of higher education enterprises. Students explore current political and finance issues associated with higher education institution funding and management with an emphasis on endowments, public and private funding models, and intellectual property rights. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Students evaluate advanced action research associated with classroom and school improvement. Students develop the skills needed to define and resolve problems that create barriers to student learning and engage in individual and collaborative research to improve student learning outcomes. Students who have taken ED5515 should not take ED8515. Rather, they should choose any other PhD-level course in the School of Education to fulfill their specialization requirements.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

In this course, students explore how advanced (differentiated) instruction and assessment serves the needs of P-12 students. Through the lens of a classroom practitioner and building/district administrator, students discuss various aspects of advanced instruction and assessment. Students also consider theories in research as they relate to differentiated instruction and assessment and use clinical practice experience to examine current and emerging issues and trends involving instruction and assessment. This course requires access to a P-12 classroom and/or educational stakeholders in a P-12 school or district. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

Subject

ED

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com

Education | 8000 atalog-local.json atalog.json

Subject

ED

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

capella.smartcatalogiq.com