Arizona's State Board of Education Approves Capella University's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology

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Arizona's State Board of Education has granted approval for Capella University's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology online degree program. That approval now enables Capella to accept new learners into the program - not only from Arizona, but from almost every state - who are not already (or previously) licensed school psychologists. Capella University (http://www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs. A snapshot of Capella and what makes it unique is available through the university's infographic. The learning and career outcomes of Capella's students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresultsorg.

"In most states, this approval will allow someone who has been a teacher for years, who has always wanted to earn a doctorate and become a school psychologist, to accomplish that goal," said Laren Winter, Ed.D., LSP, LPC, LMFT, faculty chair for Capella University's (News - Alert) School Psychology specialization. "This approval provides recognition of our program by a state that gives approval to programs that are fully aligned at the national level, and is recognized by many other states as a top rating."

Aligned with national curriculum standards for school psychology, Capella's Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School Psychology program is the first and only school psychology PsyD offered online. People who choose this program are typically pursuing supervisory careers within school psychology; higher education faculty positions; consulting roles; or leadership roles in P-12 school systems and higher education.

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Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. About 75 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's 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, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 148 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 22 certificate programs. Nearly 35,000 learners were enrolled as of Sept. 30, 2012, 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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