Capella Learning and Career Outcomes

Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels

We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.

Master of Science (MS) in Addiction Counseling^{1, 2, 3} specialization

• General Addiction Counseling

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella is the leader in online counseling education and offers a broad portfolio of counseling-related specializations.
• All members of Capella's counseling faculty hold doctoral degrees from accredited institutions.

Expected Program Outcomes

1. Articulate knowledge, skills, and practices related to addiction counseling.
2. Apply addiction counseling intervention and prevention theories, models, and approaches to individuals and groups.
3. Deliver ethically, culturally and ethnicity sensitive counseling/therapy services to clients in practical settings.
4. Select appropriate assessment interventions to evaluate, diagnose, and develop a treatment plan for clients.
5. Analyze research and models of program evaluation for addiction counseling treatment and prevention.
6. Apply principles of the diagnostic process.
7. Communicate professionally through writing and effective collaborative interactions.

¹Capella 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.

²State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.

³New York and North Carolina residents are currently not eligible to enroll in this program

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Capella's Harold Abel School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report satisfaction with responsibilities and career growth potential. About 40% of graduates are employed in government/public sector or mental health industries. An additional third are employed in higher education, healthcare, non-profit, or social/community service settings.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Approximately half the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences master's graduates report advancing in their careers or receiving salary increases. They also say assumed a leadership role or changed careers.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Social and Behavioral Sciences masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Social & Behavioral Sciences master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.