PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education Online Degree Information

 

PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education

   
 
 
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Degree Title:
PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education
College:
Capella University
Description:

Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as part of this specialization—a PhD in Education with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education and a Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the military.

The residential colloquia experience: As a doctoral learner, you will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.

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Accreditation:
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools   (?)
Delivery Format:
Online   (?)
Educational Level:
Doctorate   (?)
Language:
English
Requirements:
Applicants must have a Master's degree (or its foreign equivalent) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution and a graduate GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent from an international institution.
On Campus Requirement:
Students will attend three five-day colloquia at specific stages in the program, in addition to the online courses. These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
 
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Capella University

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Institutional Accrediting Agency:   (?)
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
Address:
225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
US
Institution Type:   (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
Total Online Enrollment:
23000 students as of 8/1/2008
Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment.
Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by school and degree program. To receive detailed information on Capella's tuition rates, request a free University Guide.
Credit-earning Options:
You can petition to earn college credit for previous work and learning experiences, including IT certifications, business certificates, work experience/training, DANTES and CLEP examinations.
Delivery Format: (?)
Courses are accessible anytime day or night, from any Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times per week to download assignments, read and contribute to class discussions, review faculty feedback, and more.
Carnegie Classification: (?)
Specialized Institution—Other
Technical Requirements:
PC with Windows 98/ME, 1GHz processor; 256 MB RAM; minimum requirement of MS Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 6.2; at least 56K modem; e-mail address; word processor; sound card; speakers; video card; monitor display capable of at least 800x600 resolution.
Geographic Restrictions:
International applicants must have attended an internationally recognized institution. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of English proficiency.
On-Campus Requirement:
All doctoral programs, clinically-focused master's programs, and some postmaster's programs require learners to attend academic residencies, either colloquia or the year-in-residence, offered in various locations.
Scholarships Offered:
Capella University has three scholarship options available, including internal scholarships, external scholarships, and free scholarship search engines that are available to learners.
Loans Offered:
Capella participates in Federal financial aid programs including the Federal Pell Grant Program and Federal Stafford Loan Program. Capella is also eligible to certify Veterans Educational Benefits and can provide info on other non-federal loan programs.



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