Online learning experience
Our GuidedPath learning format offers the freedom to study online whenever it works for you, with set deadlines and support to keep you focused on completing your coursework. Itâs structured to help you balance education goals with lifeâs other priorities and set you up for success.
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What is GuidedPath?
Our GuidedPath learning format offers structured learning with the flexibility of 24/7 access to the courseroom. Set deadlines help you stay focused and motivated. Youâll engage with peers for weekly discussion posts, and instructors provide regular check-ins and feedback on assessments. Tuition is billed on a pay-per-credit model for 10-week courses â plan out your degree to fit your schedule and budget.
- Benefits of GuidedPath
- How does GuidedPath work?
- Manage your costs
The benefits of online learning
Flexible study time
Access your coursework anytime, anywhere, to work on it as it suits your schedule. Weekly deadlines and regular check-ins help you stay motivated and on track.
Competency-based learning
Rather than cramming for a test, youâll showcase specific skills in your assessments. Each course you pass is a building block in a strong foundation of career-focused knowledge.
Learn from established faculty
Our scholar-practitioner faculty can share their experience working in your industry. They can offer guidance throughout your program, including feedback on assessments within 72 hours.
Increased collaboration
Collaborate with classmates and faculty in virtual discussions and assignments. Discuss the skills youâre learning on your own time with others who understand where youâre coming from.
Experiential learning opportunities
Capella provides opportunities for GuidedPath students in select programs to gain work experience and apply on-the-job learning toward earning a degree.
Academic support
Support at every step: from choosing a program to starting your classes, your support team will continue to be available for you to lean on as you progress toward finishing your degree.
The advantages of online courses
The advantages of online courses
âCapella was truly the best fit for me to become a school counselor. It offered me the flexibility I needed to balance work, school and life while also ensuring I gained an amazing education.â
Alyssa Rodriguez
MS in School Counseling
Actual Capella graduate who agreed to appear in promotional materials.
How does online learning work?
Youâll access courses in an online courseroom, where instructors present engaging interactive learning experiences and guide weekly discussions. The online format gives you more flexibility to study on your time â just meet your deadlines and communicate regularly with your instructor and peers.
Review the learning objectives
As a student, you will access and review your assessment rubric, coursework and weekly participation requirements.
Complete and submit assignments
Youâll chat with other students in weekly discussions guided by faculty. Ask questions and broaden your views. Then complete assessments and submit them by the deadline.
Apply what you learn to the real world
Every assignment has a purpose: to help you gain skills and knowledge that you can apply to your day-to-day career. Youâll demonstrate your new skills through discussion posts and assessments.
Understand how grading works
Youâre assessed on how well you apply your knowledge of key competencies, not just how well you memorize facts. Your grade reflects how well you demonstrate the criteria outlined in the rubric.
Why GuidedPath could be right for you
Knowing your weekly workload. Building regular study habits. Staying motivated and on track. In the GuidedPath learning format, predictable due dates mean you can fit learning into your life in a way that works for you.
âGuidedPath laid my degree out in a very plain and simple path that was easy to follow. This allowed me to set and meet goals including graduating in a timely manner while not feeling overwhelmed.â
Sarah McCullough
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
93% of alumni agree Capella provided the flexibility they needed to pursue their degree.*
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2022â2023
âGuidedPathâs schedule allowed me to stick to a routine and keep me focused.â
Aneiko Smith
MBA Project Management
Explore our FlexPath online learning format
You need the flexibility to study where and when itâs convenient for you. Check out our FlexPath learning format to see how our self-paced option helps put you in control.
How much does a GuidedPath degree cost?
Students who choose GuidedPath pay per course or credit, so cost depends on your courseload, as well as your program and term. Explore options for discounts, tuition assistance and other funding options to save on tuition.
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*This tool can help you estimate your educational expenses. This is not a guarantee of the exact figure you will pay; individual time to complete and total program cost vary and are subject to individual progress and number of courses taken per quarter. Books, supplies and other fees are not included in this estimate. To determine your exact tuition, please contact an enrollment counselor.
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