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International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations Students who have earned an IB diploma with composite scores of 30 or higher are awarded 12 quarter credits for each higher-level examination and three quarter credits for each standard-level examination.

Students who participated in an IB program but did not receive an IB diploma, or received a composite score lower than 30, are awarded 12 quarter credits for each higher-level examination on which they scored 5 or higher.

To qualify for an accelerated master’s pathway option, students must submit transcripts from all previous higher education institutions, have received a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all previous college coursework, and have no fewer than 24 total eligible transfer credits. Once enrolled in a GuidedPath accelerated master’s pathway option, students must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.8 and receive no more than one grade of “C” in any master’s-level course to remain enrolled in the AMP option.

D. Undergraduate applicants unable to satisfy the admission requirements articulated in sections VI.A, VI.B, or VI.C may provide any of the following as evidence of attaining high school equivalency: • A GED certificate • An associate’s degree from an accredited school • At least 72 undergraduate quarter credits (excluding developmental and vocational credits and prior learning credit) acceptable for bachelor’s degree transfer credit at Capella University • At least 6 undergraduate college credits earned prior to July 2012 at a Title IV-eligible school applicable toward a degree or certificate at Capella University (excluding developmental and vocational credits and prior learning credit) E. Undergraduate applicants unable to fully satisfy the requirements outlined in sections VI.A., VI.B, VI.C, or VI.D will be considered not admissible to Capella University.

9. Applicants to the MSW—Advanced Standing degree program must have a bachelor’s degree in social work from a Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program in good standing and institutionally accredited institution, or an international program recognized by CSWE’s International Social Work Degree Recognition and Evaluation Service at the time of degree conferral with a minimum 3.0 degree-conferred GPA. Applicants with fewer than 100 applied transfer college credits or a degree-conferred GPA of less than 2.8 may be required to submit additional documents for review.

Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work—Advanced Standing have a maximum of four years to complete their degree program.

Any credits above the university minimum may be fulfilled by transfer and/or credit for prior learning (CPL).

3. Complete all credit for prior learning and transfer or ACE-recommended coursework prior to the start of their final course, which must be taken at Capella.

92 | Capella University - University Catalogs October 2026 University Catalog • A grade of “PC” (Petition for Credit) is assigned when a student earns credit for prior learning assessment for competencies gained through previous work or educational experience. • A grade of “CC” (Credential Credit) is assigned for credit for prior learning awarded for select, externally recognized credentials as assessed by faculty. • A grade of “T” (Transfer) is assigned for courses that are taken at another institution and are accepted for credit at Capella University.

96 | Capella University - University Catalogs October 2026 University Catalog University Policy 3.04.11 Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning Policy Approval Date: March 11, 2011 Policy Effective Date: July 1, 2011 Revised Procedure Approval Date: October 24, 2022 Revised Procedure Effective Date: November 1, 2022 POLICY STATEMENT Capella University recognizes relevant external learning that may be acceptable for credit toward a Capella degree or certificate program, including academic credit earned at other accredited institutions, credit based on nationally recognized examination programs, and credit based on prior learning. Capella evaluates official transcripts from institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions to determine acceptance of transfer credit. Capella may accept transfer credit from some non- institutionally accredited institutions or programs on a case-by-case basis. As a competency-based institution, Capella allows students to document their prior learning through the credit for prior learning (CPL) assessment process to demonstrate that they have mastered the competencies of one or more specific Capella courses. Capella reserves the right to limit the number of external and prior learning credits accepted toward the requirements of specific degree and certificate programs, in conjunction with the minimum residence requirements described in university policy 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral.

University Policy | 97 Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Credit for prior learning (CPL) is an approved means of academically evaluating and assessing knowledge that is acquired prior to beginning an academic program at Capella. PROCEDURES I. Transfer Credit Requirements for All Students A. To be considered for transfer credit, coursework must have been completed at an academic institution or program that was accredited prior to the student’s withdrawal from the institution. Transfer credit will be considered if an institution or program had provisional accreditation at the time the student withdrew from the institution. B. Courses eligible for transfer will be evaluated using criteria such as the course credit total, department, title, level, and description of course content. C. Credit awarded by other institutions through processes such as transfer, credit for prior learning (CPL), portfolio assessments, or credit by examination will not be accepted for transfer credit at Capella. D. Not all courses for which Capella may award transfer credit are offered by Capella University, but may be allowed to transfer in as general elective credit to programs that offer electives. E. In order to award transfer credit, some programs at Capella may require that the original coursework was taken as part of a program holding specific program accreditation. F. Some Capella courses are not eligible for fulfillment through transfer credit as noted in the University Catalog course descriptions. H. Undergraduate Transfer Credit 1. Minimum Grade Requirement Applicants with previous undergraduate coursework from institutions meeting Capella’s qualifications for transfer credit may only be awarded transfer credit for coursework completed with a grade of “C-” (or equivalent) or better. 2. Vocational Courses a. Capella will review vocational courses from technical colleges and programs for transfer credit, provided the institution holds appropriate accreditation, as described in section I of this policy. b. Capella will accept a maximum of 18 quarter credits of approved vocational coursework as transfer credit; these credits may only be applied to Capella elective courses. Any such vocational transfer credit used toward program requirements will be included in the 18-credit transfer maximum. 3. Developmental or remedial coursework will not be awarded undergraduate transfer credit.

98 | Capella University - University Catalogs October 2026 University Catalog 4. Associate of Arts (AA) Requirements for Transfer Credit a. An Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a Minnesota Transfer Curriculum institution may satisfy Capella’s 45-quarter-credit general education requirement provided that: i. The degree was granted in 1994 or later. b. Applicants who do not meet all of these criteria will receive a course-by-course transfer credit evaluation to determine credit that will fulfill their general education requirements, and may be required to complete additional general education coursework. I. Graduate Students 1. Applicants with previous graduate coursework from institutions meeting Capella’s qualifications for transfer credit may only be awarded transfer credit for coursework completed with a grade of “B-” (or equivalent) or better. 2. Graduate-level courses applied toward a previous undergraduate degree will not be awarded graduate-level transfer credit. 4. Only courses that meet the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards will be accepted for transfer to the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision degree program. 5. Development, vocational, or remedial coursework will not be awarded graduate transfer credit. J. Transfer credit can be applied to select Capella certificate programs as determined by the school. II. International Transfer Credit for All Students International courses may be awarded transfer credit depending on the review by a Capella-approved third-party evaluator who will assess their equivalency to U.S. Transfer Credit Evaluation Process for All Students A. Applicants seeking transfer credit from each previously attended external institution must submit official transcripts from the awarding institution(s) in sealed envelopes or through secure electronic transfer. The transfer credit evaluation includes a summary of the courses that have been accepted for transfer and awarded transfer credit toward the applicant’s academic program; transfer credit is awarded for those courses. C. Official transfer credit evaluations will be processed after the ARO department receives all official transcripts from each external institution or, for those entering undergraduate programs, after the end of the applicant’s first academic quarter, whichever comes first.

2. Students who make a change will have their previously awarded transfer credit re- evaluated and, if necessary, an advising team that specializes in the student’s new degree program will be assigned. IV. Appeal of Transfer Credit Evaluation for All Students A. Students and applicants have the right to appeal their transfer credit evaluation. 1. To appeal the results of the transfer credit evaluation, applicants or students must submit a formal appeal request to the Admissions & Records Operations (ARO) department by completing and submitting the Transfer Credit Appeal Form located on Campus. 2. The ARO department will review all records from prior transfer credit evaluations and may consult with appropriate academic leadership in reviewing the appeal. 3. Following review of the appeal and records of prior transfer credit evaluations, the ARO department will issue a decision and report it to the student or applicant as soon as practicable. 4. The duration of the transfer credit evaluation appeal review process is determined by the complexities of the case, but is not to exceed 90 calendar days. VI. External Learning Assessments for All Students A. The following nationally recognized examination programs will be considered for transfer credit toward a Capella bachelor's degree program: 1. Advanced Placement (AP) examinations I.Transfer credit is awarded for the successful completion of AP examinations as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.

100 | Capella University - University Catalogs October 2026 University Catalog Transfer credit is awarded for the successful completion of CLEP examinations as outlined by ACE recommendations. 4. DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Transfer credit is awarded for successful completion of DSST examinations as outlined by ACE recommendations. 2. All eligible ACE credit recommendations are considered for transfer and are applied as appropriate to Capella’s academic programs. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for All Students A. CPL is a process by which students demonstrate that they have mastered the competencies of one or more specific Capella courses. B. CPL Eligibility for All Students Capella currently awards credit for prior learning for a limited number of courses at the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Students should refer to the Credit for Prior Learning Center located on Campus. Students may not use credit for prior learning to replace the grade for a course they have failed at Capella. To request credit for prior learning through the CPL process, a student must: 1. Be admitted to an approved Capella program. Additional Considerations for FlexPath Students A. All transfer and prior learning credits must be completed prior to a student’s official start date in the FlexPath format. B. FlexPath Transfer Credit Considerations

This includes, but is not limited to, the following matters: • Doctoral students appealing for additional time (2.01.02 Maximum Time to Degree Completion) • Appealing a denied late course withdrawal (2.02.02 Course Registration) • Appealing administrative withdrawal due to background check results (2.02.11 Background Checks) • Appealing an academic dishonesty determination (3.01.01 Academic Integrity and Honesty) • Appealing administrative withdrawal for academic standing (3.01.04 Academic Standing) • Appealing financial aid ineligibility (3.01.05 Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress) • Appealing an Institutional Review Board decision (3.03.01 Human Research Protections) • Appealing a research misconduct determination (3.03.06 Research Misconduct) • Appealing administrative withdrawal for academic readiness (3.04.01 Academic Readiness) • Appealing denial of an Incomplete (“I”) grade (3.04.08 Incomplete Grades and Extensions) • Appealing a grade/grade grievance (3.04.09 Appealing a Grade) • Appealing a transfer credit evaluation (3.04.11 Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning) • Appealing a disability accommodation (4.02.01 Student Disability Accommodations) • Students’ grievances against other students (4.02.02 Student Code of Conduct) • Claims of harassment and/or discrimination (4.02.04 Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault) • Claims of sexual harassment (4.02.09 Sexual Harassment) II. Initial Informal Resolution Process A. Before filing a formal, written grievance, the aggrieved party is expected to have made a good faith effort to resolve the grievance.

RATIONALE The purpose of this policy is to name those groups or individuals within the university who have the authority to determine tuition and fees and the manner in which they are charged for courses, residencies, admission, transcripts, credit for prior learning petition review, and graduation. C. Acceptable Payment Types for Tuition and Fees and Payment Due Dates 1. American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, wire transfer, paper check, and e-check payments are accepted.

E. Credit for Prior Learning Evaluation Fee 1. Capella University requires students seeking credit for prior learning to pay an evaluation fee for each evaluation. 2. Refer to the tuition and fees schedule on the Capella University website for the credit for prior learning evaluation fee. 3. Credit for prior learning evaluation fees are nonrefundable, regardless of outcome.

Tuition and Fees | 131 Tuition and Fees ALL SCHOOLS (NONREFUNDABLE) Undergraduate Graduate Credit for Prior Learning petition evaluation fee per credit $75 $125 Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee* $50 $50 * The Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee is assessed once per quarter of submission for the evaluation of all eligible professional certifications.

Partial completion of practicum hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or transfer of credits.

While all nursing coursework is required for degree completion, general education and elective requirements may be satisfied through transfer credit based on prior bachelor’s-level coursework.

Master of Social Work (MSW)— Advanced Standing School of Nursing and Health Sciences The Master of Social Work (MSW)—Advanced Standing degree program provides students who have a bachelor's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program with the opportunity to advance their social work practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students who have a bachelor’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program or those who have a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree may pursue Capella’s MSW Advanced Standing program.

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | 347 Students in the Master of Social Work—Advanced Standing program are required to complete courses SWK5526, SWK5527, and SWK5528 with a grade of "B" or higher as a condition of continued enrollment in the program. 4 Practicum/Internship Experience Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised 4 hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the student’s area of interest. 4 In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, students integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills d under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker.

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Transfer credit is awarded for the successful completion of CLEP examinations as outlined by ACE recommendations. DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) Transfer credit is awarded for successful completion of DSST examinations as outlined by ACE recommendations. All eligible ACE credit recommendations are considered for transfer and are applied as appropriate to Capella’s academic programs.

While all nursing coursework is required NURS4105 Adult Health Nursing 1 4 for degree completion, general education and elective Clinical requirements may be satisfied through transfer credit NURS4110 Community and Mental 6 based on prior bachelor’s-level coursework.

Partial completion of practicum 1: Biopsychosocial hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or Concepts transfer of credits.

D. Undergraduate applicants unable to satisfy the admission requirements articulated in sections VI.A, VI.B, or VI.C may provide any of the following as evidence of attaining high school equivalency: A GED certificate An associate’s degree from an accredited school At least 72 undergraduate quarter credits (excluding developmental and vocational credits and prior learning credit) acceptable for bachelor’s degree transfer credit at Capella

A grade of “PC” (Petition for Credit) is assigned when a student earns credit for prior learning assessment for competencies gained through previous work or educational experience. A grade of “CC” (Credential Credit) is assigned for credit for prior learning awarded for select, externally recognized credentials as assessed by faculty. A grade of “T” (Transfer) is assigned for courses that are taken at another institution and are accepted for credit at Capella University.

Associate of Arts (AA) Requirements for Transfer Credit An Associate of Arts (AA) degree from a Minnesota Transfer Curriculum institution may satisfy Capella’s 45-quarter-credit general education requirement provided that: The degree was granted in 1994 or later. Applicants who do not meet all of these criteria will receive a course-by-course transfer credit evaluation to determine credit that will fulfill their general education requirements, and may be required to complete additional general education coursework.

To qualify for an accelerated master’s pathway option, students must submit transcripts from all previous higher education institutions, have received a minimum 2.8 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on all previous college coursework, and have no fewer than 24 total eligible transfer credits.

While all nursing coursework is required for degree completion, general education and elective requirements may be satisfied through transfer credit based on prior bachelor’s-level coursework.

C. FlexPath Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Considerations FlexPath students are only eligible to submit certifications for CPL within 12 weeks of starting their first FlexPath course. Students may not gain credit by petition for FlexPath courses.

Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work—Advanced Standing have a maximum of four years to complete their degree program.

Cannot be fulfilled by transfer or credit for prior learning.

H. Undergraduate Transfer Credit Minimum Grade Requirement Applicants with previous undergraduate coursework from institutions meeting Capella’s qualifications for transfer credit may only be awarded transfer credit for coursework completed with a grade of “C-” (or equivalent) or better. Vocational Courses Capella will review vocational courses from technical colleges and programs for transfer credit, provided the institution holds appropriate accreditation, as described in section I of this policy. Capella will accept a maximum of 18 quarter credits of approved vocational coursework as transfer credit; these credits may only be applied to Capella elective courses. Some programs may offer courses that apply specifically to a program of study. Any such vocational transfer credit used toward program requirements will be included in the 18-credit transfer maximum. Developmental or remedial coursework will not be awarded undergraduate transfer credit.

Applicants with previous graduate coursework from institutions meeting Capella’s qualifications for transfer credit may only be awarded transfer credit for coursework completed with a grade of “B-” (or equivalent) or better. Graduate-level courses applied toward a previous undergraduate degree will not be awarded graduate-level transfer credit. Only courses that meet the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Standards will be accepted for transfer to the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision degree program. Development, vocational, or remedial coursework will not be awarded graduate transfer credit. J. Transfer credit can be applied to select Capella certificate programs as determined by the school.

I. Transfer Credit Requirements for All Students A. To be considered for transfer credit, coursework must have been completed at an academic institution or program that was accredited prior to the student’s withdrawal from the institution. Transfer credit will be considered if an institution or program had provisional accreditation at the time the student withdrew from the institution. B. Courses eligible for transfer will be evaluated using criteria such as the course credit total, department, title, level, and description of course content. In order for an external course to apply as a Capella course, it must be evaluated as having significant shared content. C. Credit awarded by other institutions through processes such as transfer, credit for prior learning (CPL), portfolio assessments, or credit by examination will not be accepted for transfer credit at Capella. D. Not all courses for which Capella may award transfer credit are offered by Capella University, but may be allowed to transfer in as general elective credit to programs that offer electives. E. In order to award transfer credit, some programs at Capella may require that the original coursework was taken as part of a program holding specific program accreditation. F. Some Capella courses are not eligible for fulfillment through transfer credit as noted in the University Catalog course descriptions. G. Students should not repeat courses accepted as transfer. Capella will honor only one instance of the course for credit toward the degree. In all cases of duplicates, Capella will recognize only the course taken at Capella, and the duplicate transfer course will be excluded.

II. International Transfer Credit for All Students International courses may be awarded transfer credit depending on the review by a Capella-approved third-party evaluator who will assess their equivalency to U.S. courses or degree programs. Both an official transcript (or its equivalent) and a diploma (if a degree has been awarded) must be submitted to complete the evaluation process.

III. Transfer Credit Evaluation Process for All Students A. Applicants seeking transfer credit from each previously attended external institution must submit official transcripts from the awarding institution(s) in sealed envelopes or through secure electronic transfer. B. The Admissions & Records Operations (ARO) department reviews applicant transcripts and evaluates them against the criteria of the associated academic program and this policy. The transfer credit evaluation includes a summary of the courses that have been accepted for transfer and awarded transfer credit toward the applicant’s academic program; transfer credit is awarded for those courses. C. Official transfer credit evaluations will be processed after the ARO department receives all official transcripts from each external institution or, for those entering undergraduate programs, after the end of the applicant’s first academic quarter, whichever comes first.

IV. Appeal of Transfer Credit Evaluation for All Students A. Students and applicants have the right to appeal their transfer credit evaluation. To appeal the results of the transfer credit evaluation, applicants or students must submit a formal appeal request to the Admissions & Records Operations (ARO) department by completing and submitting the Transfer Credit Appeal Form located on Campus. Students must submit additional information, including an extended course description and course syllabus. The ARO department will review all records from prior transfer credit evaluations and may consult with appropriate academic leadership in reviewing the appeal. Following review of the appeal and records of prior transfer credit evaluations, the ARO department will issue a decision and report it to the student or applicant as soon as practicable. The duration of the transfer credit evaluation appeal review process is determined by the complexities of the case, but is not to exceed 90 calendar days. B. The decision of the ARO department is final.

Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing School of Nursing and Health Sciences The Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program provides students who have a bachelor's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program with the opportunity to advance their social work practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students develop and apply advanced generalist practice and leadership skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation from a strengths perspective grounded in social work values and ethics, the integration of technology, and evidence-based practice through the integration of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards from the CSWE. To enhance and reinforce the demonstration of micro, mezzo, and macro specialized advanced generalist practice skills, students engage in face-to-face residency experiences. Upon successful completion of the generalist curriculum, students further develop their specialized, advanced generalist practice skills by selecting electives in the areas of clinical practice, leadership and supervision, or human services. Students who have a bachelor’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program or those who have a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree may pursue Capella’s MSW Advanced Standing program. This program is designed and intended to meet licensure requirements for an advanced generalist level social worker or a masters level clinical social worker credential.

Master of Social Work (MSW)—Advanced Standing degree program provides students who have a bachelor's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program with the opportunity to advance their social work practice skills with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Students develop and apply advanced generalist practice and leadership skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation from a strengths perspective grounded in social work values and ethics, the integration of technology, and evidence-based practice through the integration of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards from the CSWE. To enhance and reinforce the demonstration of micro, mezzo, and macro specialized advanced generalist practice skills, students engage in face-to-face residency experiences. Upon successful completion of the generalist curriculum, students further develop their specialized, advanced generalist practice skills by selecting electives in the areas of clinical practice, leadership and supervision, or human services. Students who have a bachelor’s degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program or those who have a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree may pursue Capella’s MSW Advanced Standing program. This program is designed and intended to meet licensure requirements for an advanced generalist level social worker or a masters level clinical social worker credential.

Cannot be fulfille by transfer or credit for prior learning.

Capella University recognizes relevant external learning that may be acceptable for credit toward a Capella degree or certificate program, including academic credit earned at other accredited institutions, credit based on nationally recognized examination programs, and credit based on prior learning. Capella evaluates official transcripts from institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institutions to determine acceptance of transfer credit. Capella may accept transfer credit from some non- institutionally accredited institutions or programs on a case-by-case basis. As a competency-based institution, Capella allows students to document their prior learning through the credit for prior learning (CPL) assessment process to demonstrate that they have mastered the competencies of one or more specific Capella courses. Capella reserves the right to limit the number of external and prior learning credits accepted toward the requirements of specific degree and certificate programs, in conjunction with the minimum residence requirements described in university policy 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral.

Partial completion of practicum NHS8040 21st-Century Health Care 4 hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or Improvement transfer of credits.

Partial completion of practicum hours Analysis requirements cannot be verified for licensure or transfer of credits.

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Course Descriptions Catalog Links Catalog Home Site Map All Catalogs October 2026 University Catalog Print this page /Institutions/Capella-University/json/catalogs.json 5B174FBE-8733-4AC4-AD0A-76E343B25308 October 2026 University Catalog July 2026 University Catalog Tuition and Fees ALL SCHOOLS (NONREFUNDABLE) Undergraduate Graduate Credit for Prior Learning petition evaluation fee per credit $75 $125 Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee* $50 $50 * The Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee is assessed once per quarter of submission for the evaluation of all eligible professional certifications.

Partial completion of practicum NHS5004 Communication, 4 hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or Collaboration, and Case transfer of credits.

Partial completion of practicum NURS6206 Advanced Health 4 hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or Promotion and Disease transfer of credits.

Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Education (EdD) $805 $175 $32,000 ¶ Master of Science (MS) in Addiction Studies † $565 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Education $495 $150 $12,000 ¶ Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy † $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy † $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling † $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in School Counseling † $525 $175 Master of Social Work (MSW) — Advanced Standing $540 $150 Master of Social Work (MSW) $540 $150 Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory in Couple Family Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy* $540 $160 Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Quarterly Capped Price Program Tuition Cap Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) $350 $125 $350/$700/$1,050/ $1,400/$1,750/$2,100/ $2,450/$2,500 ‡ $30,000 ¶ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior † $975 $175 $975/$1,950/$2,925/$3,900/ $4,875/$4,900 § Doctor of Social Work (DSW) $1,020 $175 $1,020/$2,040/$3,060/ $4,080/$4,385 ║ $45,000 ¶ Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Tuition (Per Upper-Division Credit) Tuition (Per Lower-Division Credit) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology $150 $415 $375 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Pre-Counseling Program $150 $415 $375 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy Program $150 $415 $375 Tuition (Per 12-Week Session) Resource Kit (Per 12-Week Session) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, FlexPath option $2,575 $125 Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Quarterly Tuition (Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavior Analysis † $580 $175 $2,780 $48,000 ¶ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology † $580 $175 $2,780 $48,000 ¶ Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology † $555 $175 $2,780 $80,000 ¶ Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology † $540 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis $540 $160 Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology † $525 $160 Master of Science (MS) in Psychology $540 $160 Master of Science (MS) in School Psychology † $540 $160 Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis* $540 $160 Graduate Certificate in Psychology* $540 $160 Tuition (Per 12-Week Session) Resource Kit (Per 12-Week Session) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Education (EdD), FlexPath option $3,400 $175 $32,000 ¶ Master of Science (MS) in Psychology, FlexPath option $3,075 $160 Additional background check and/or employment verification fees may apply.

Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Education (EdD) $805 $175 $32,000¶ Master of Science (MS) in Addiction Studies† $565 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Education $495 $150 $12,000¶ Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy† $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy† $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling† $525 $175 Master of Science (MS) in School Counseling† $525 $175 Master of Social Work (MSW) - Advanced Standing $540 $150 Master of Social Work (MSW) $540 $150 Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Theory in Couple Family Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy* $525 $175 Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy* $540 $160 Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Quarterly Capped Price Program Tuition Cap Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) $350 $125 $350/$700/$1,050/$1,400/$1,750/$2,100/ $2,450/$2,500‡ $30,000¶ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior† $975 $175 $975/$1,950/$2,925/$3,900/ $4,875/$4,900§ Doctor of Social Work (DSW) $1,020 $175 $1,020/$2,040/$3,060/ $4,080/$4,385║ $45,000¶ Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Tuition (Per Upper-Division Credit) Tuition (Per Lower-Division Credit) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology $150 $415 $375 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Pre-Counseling Program $150 $415 $375 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology Pre-Counseling and Therapy Program $150 $415 $375 Tuition (Per 12-Week Session) Resource Kit (Per 12-Week Session) Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, FlexPath option $2,575 $125 Tuition (Per Credit) Resource Kit (Per Quarter) Quarterly Tuition (Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavior Analysis† $580 $175 $2,780 $48,000¶ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology† $580 $175 $2,780 $48,000¶ Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology† $555 $175 $2,780 $80,000¶ Education Specialist (EdS) in School Psychology† $540 $175 Master of Science (MS) in Applied Behavior Analysis $540 $160 Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology† $525 $160 Master of Science (MS) in Psychology $540 $160 Master of Science (MS) in School Psychology† $540 $160 Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis* $540 $160 Graduate Certificate in Psychology* $540 $160 Tuition (Per 12-Week Session) Resource Kit (Per 12-Week Session) Program Tuition Cap Doctor of Education (EdD), FlexPath option $3,400 $175 $32,000¶ Master of Science (MS) in Psychology, FlexPath option $3,075 $160 Additional background check and/or employment verification fees may apply.

SWK5803 Advanced Clinical Social 4 Practicum/Internship Experience Work Practice Screening, Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work Assessment, Diagnosis, and (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are Treatment of Adults required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised SWK5804 Innovative Leadership and 4 hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency Supervision in Social Work setting that is specific to the student’s area of interest. SWK5807 Advanced Social Work 4 Practice in Healthcare In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, students integrate theory, practice, and Or intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills Choose from a select list of graduate courses† related under the leadership and supervision of an to social work within the fields of psychology (PSY), experienced professional social worker.

For MSW and MSW-Advanced Standing students only.

For MSW and MSW- Advanced Standing students only.

Partial completion of practicum hours requirements cannot be verified for licensure or transfer of credits.

ALL SCHOOLS (NONREFUNDABLE) Undergraduate Graduate Credit for Prior Learning petition evaluation fee per credit $75 $125 Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee* $50 $50 The Credit for Prior Learning documented credit evaluation fee is assessed once per quarter of submission for the evaluation of all eligible professional certifications.

Students in the Master of Social Work—Advanced Standing program are required to complete courses SWK5526 , SWK5527 , and SWK5528 with a grade of "B" or higher as a condition of continued enrollment in the program. For more information, see the professional licensure disclosures for this program on Capella’s website . Practicum/Internship Experience Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the student’s area of interest. In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, students integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker.

Students in the Master of Social Work-Advanced Standing program are required to complete courses SWK5526, SWK5527, and SWK5528 with a grade of "B" or higher as a condition of continued enrollment in the program. Practicum/Internship Experience Students enrolled in the Master of Social Work (MSW)-Advanced Standing degree program are required to complete a minimum of 500 supervised hours of hands-on internship experience in an agency setting that is specific to the student’s area of interest. In the MSW-Advanced Standing practicum/internship experience, students integrate theory, practice, and intellectual contributions from their courseroom activities to develop advanced generalist practice skills under the leadership and supervision of an experienced professional social worker.

At least 6 undergraduate college credits earned prior to July 2012 at a Title IV-eligible school applicable toward a degree or certificate at Capella University (excluding developmental and vocational credits and prior learning credit) E. Undergraduate applicants unable to fully satisfy the requirements outlined in sections VI.A., VI.B, VI.C, or VI.D will be considered not admissible to Capella University.

University Policy 3.04.11 Transfer Credit and Credit for Prior Learning Capella University recognizes relevant external learning that may be acceptable for credit toward a Capella degree or certificate program, including academic credit earned at other accredited institutions, credit based on nationally recognized examination programs, and credit based on prior learning. This policy outlines the standards and processes for the evaluation of transfer credit and credit for prior learning. University Policy 4.03.01 Tuition and Fees The purpose of this policy is to name those groups or individuals within the university who have the authority to determine tuition and fees and the manner in which they are charged for courses, residencies, admission, transcripts, credit for prior learning petition review, and graduation.

Complete all credit for prior learning and transfer or ACE-recommended coursework prior to the start of their final course, which must be taken at Capella.

A. The following nationally recognized examination programs will be considered for transfer credit toward a Capella bachelor's degree program: Advanced Placement (AP) examinations I.Transfer credit is awarded for the successful completion of AP examinations as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations.

VII. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) for All Students A. CPL is a process by which students demonstrate that they have mastered the competencies of one or more specific Capella courses. If mastery of the course competencies is successfully demonstrated, students are awarded credit for the Capella course. CPL does not fulfill Capella’s credit residence requirements as described in university policy 3.01.09 Degree and Certificate Conferral.

and Families SWK5015 Advanced Statistics, 4 Master of Social Work (MSW)— Research, and Program Evaluation Advanced Standing SWK5016 Integrative Technology in Advanced Social Work 4