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All Capella University P–12 Education Specializations are State Approved
Recent approval of the online university's master's specialization in Early Childhood Education completes the list of state-approved P–12 specializations
MINNEAPOLIS, May 11, 2009 - Capella University, an accredited*, online university, announced that the Minnesota Board of Teaching has granted state approval of Capella's master's specialization in Early Childhood Education. With that approval, all Capella P–12 education specializations that can lead to licensure are now state approved. Graduation from a state-approved program is a licensure requirement in a number of states.
"Achieving state approval of all P–12 specializations recognizes our continued commitment to provide quality graduate education for adults," said Harry McLenighan, faculty chair in Capella University's School of Education. "We are delighted that the Board has agreed that our master's specialization in Early Childhood Education meets their quality standards, allowing us to now offer eight state-approved P–12 specializations."
Capella's state-approved P–12 specializations include:
- MS in Education, Early Childhood Education specialization (MN approved)
- MS in Education, Leadership in Educational Administration specialization (AZ approved)
- MS in Education, Reading and Literacy specialization (MN approved)
- MS in Human Services, School Counseling specialization (AZ approved)
- MS in Psychology, School Psychology specialization (AZ approved)
- PhD in Education, Special Education Leadership specialization (MN approved)
- PhD in Education, Leadership in Educational Administration specialization (MN & AZ approved)
- EdS, Leadership in Educational Administration specialization (MN approved)
For more information on Capella's P–12 specializations, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or e-mail info@capella.edu.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is the learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their states.
Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360-725-6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults. Eighty-three percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 114 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 28,000 learners were enrolled as of March, 31, 2009, from all 50 states and 56 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).
*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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