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Capella University launches online PhD specialization in Addiction Psychology
Capella's offering is one of very few research-oriented addiction psychology doctoral specializations available online
MINNEAPOLIS, May 25, 2011 – Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has announced a new Addiction Psychology specialization as part of its PhD in Psychology degree program. The new specialization is one of very few non-clinical Addiction Psychology doctoral specializations available online, which offers addiction professionals more flexibility to combine advanced education pursuits with their other professional and personal goals. As of March 31, 2011, nearly 40,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), with 31 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs.
"There have been tremendous changes in the field of addiction psychology in recent years, including increased attention to co-occurring disorders and growing concern about behavioral disorders with addictive features, such as gambling, eating, sexual behavior, and spending. This has compounded the need for well-trained professionals in this area of work, including those versed in implementation science—research focused on translating evidence-based findings into common practice," said Nancy A. Piotrowski, PhD, the lead faculty developer for Capella's Addiction Psychology doctoral specialization. Dr. Piotrowski is an American Psychological Association (APA) fellow and a past president of the APA's Division 50, the Society of Addiction Psychology. She has more than 25 years of professional research and clinical experience and more than 15 years of faculty and academic leadership experience in the field of addiction.
"Capella's non-clinical doctoral specialization in Addiction Psychology is designed for seasoned addiction professionals who want to contribute to the field in new ways, such as developing and implementing innovative addiction programs, educating and training the next generation of addiction professionals, or conducting research to document the effectiveness of new treatments and their implementation," said Dr. Piotrowski. "Our specialization builds on students' current expertise in the addiction field while advancing their knowledge of the latest issues, trends, theories, and methods related to both substance use problems and behaviors with addictive features."
Enrollment now open
Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its PhD in Psychology, Addiction Psychology specialization. For more information, please call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552) or email info@capella.edu.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 136 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. Nearly 40,000 students were enrolled as of March 31, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 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).
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* 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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