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.

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella's MS in Career Counseling program is designed around national counseling accreditation standards.
• Capella is one of the few universities to offer an online master's program in Career Counseling.
• Program leverages Capella's strong expertise in mental health education, including more than two dozen graduate specializations in counseling, psychology, and related fields.
• Capella also offers three CACREP-accredited master's programs in counseling: Mental Health Counseling; Marriage and Family Therapy; and School Counseling.

Expected Program Outcomes

1. Career Counseling - Apply professional knowledge, skills, and best practices to help clients develop life, career, and employment plans.
2. Assessment - Select, administer, and interpret career assessment tests and measures.
3. Communication - Communicate professionally with others in all interactions to promote career development and employment.
4. Diversity - Apply career counseling and development strategies that address multicultural issues that may impact the career development process.
5. Ethical and Legal Standards - Apply ethical and legal standards in career counseling.
6. Management and Supervision - Plan, organize, and manage a comprehensive career counseling and development program.

¹North 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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.

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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.