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Capella University
Capella University was the inspiration of Stephen Shank, former CEO
of Tonka Corporation, who felt that many adults were underserved by
traditional universities. He envisioned a high quality university that
people could attend from any location.
In 1991, Shank took the first step toward establishing the corporate
entity that would become Capella Education Company. In 1993, Dr. Harold
Abel, an experienced leader in higher education and former president of
three universities, joined Shank to found The Graduate School of
America, now called Capella University. Originally, the university
offered online master's and doctoral degrees in management, education,
and human services.
Today, Capella University offers more than 760 online courses and
undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 93 specialized
areas of study. Capella's more than 16,000 learners include a diverse
group of adults from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Capella University's Accreditation
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, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456,
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org . The Higher Learning Commission
grants regional accreditation, the type most common for major public,
state, and private universities.
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