Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited* online university, announced today that 10 current and prospective Capella University students have been awarded $5,000 scholarships to further their education in the field of mental health services. Half are pursuing online doctoral degrees and half are enrolled in online master’s degree specializations in psychology and counseling.
MINNEAPOLIS (Business Wire EON) November 18, 2008 --
Capella
University (www.capella.edu),
an accredited* online university, announced today that 10 current and
prospective Capella University students have been awarded $5,000
scholarships to further their education in the field of mental
health services. Half are pursuing online doctoral
degrees and half are enrolled in online master’s degree specializations
in psychology and counseling.
More than 750 people applied for the merit-based scholarships. The 10
scholarship recipients were chosen based on their answers to five essay
questions about their educational and professional goals, their interest
and experience in mental health services, and how their work has
benefited others.
“I’ve had to make changes in my life because of the rigors of Capella’s
PhD program, but in many ways, Capella’s format is also what made
pursuing a degree possible,” said Paul Wade, one of the scholarship
recipients. Wade’s experiences as a non-commissioned officer with the
Air Force, mentoring those under his charge, inspired him to pursue a
career in mental health following his retirement from the military. His
goal is to become a psychologist to better serve the mental health needs
of veterans and other members of society. He currently works as a
manager for a veterans service organization and as a psychology
assistant while pursuing his PhD in Psychology, Counseling Psychology
specialization, at Capella. “Capella’s dual focus on high curriculum
standards and attentiveness to student needs has given me the
opportunity to balance my life priorities while staying focused on my
professional goals,” said Wade.
Like Wade, most of the scholarship recipients are senior-level
professionals in mental health or related fields and are seeking to
strengthen their skills and career options. The scholarship recipients,
listed with their hometown, degree program and specialization, and
occupation, are:
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Amy Adams, Sterling, IL. MS in Human Services, Mental Health
Counseling specialization. Healthy families team leader, behavioral
health care center.
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Teri Chartier, Eastpointe, MI. MS in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
specialization. Employment specialist case manager, non-profit
community services organization.
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Stacy Clark, Blytheville, AR. MS in Human Services, Counseling Studies
specialization. Program coordinator, state department of community
corrections.
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Lillian Hansen, Granville, NY. MS in Human Services, Mental Health
Counseling specialization. Mental health advocate, non-profit
community services organization.
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Melissa Jackson, Lihue, HI. MS in Human Services, Marital, Couple, and
Family Counseling/Therapy specialization. Family self-sufficiency
coordinator, county housing agency.
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James Ryan Kennedy, Denver, CO. PhD in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
specialization. CEO and clinical director of counseling agency;
faculty member, university counseling psychology department.
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Ofra Schaham, Wynnewood, PA. PhD in Human Services, Counseling Studies
specialization. Program supervisor/clinician, non-profit early
intervention program.
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Allison Shardell, Newark, OH. PhD in Human Services, Counseling
Studies specialization. Director of behavior services/behavior
specialist, autism-focused school/non-profit organization.
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Paul Wade, Reynoldsburg, OH. PhD in Psychology, Counseling Psychology
specialization. Office manager, non-profit veterans services
organization; psychology assistant, private mental health practice;
and former veterans counselor.
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Aaron Williams, Jeannette, PA. PhD in Psychology, Clinical Psychology
specialization. Psychological associate and regional manager of
psychological consulting group.
Capella offers more than two dozen graduate specializations in
counseling, psychology, and related fields, including the first and only
online master’s specializations in counseling that are
CACREP-accredited. Learn more about Capella’s mental health programs at capella.edu/mentalhealth.
About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu)
is an accredited*, fully online
university that has built its reputation providing quality
graduate education for working adults. Eighty-three percent of Capella
students are currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree
programs in business, information technology, education, human
services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Capella also
offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology,
and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 111
graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs.
More than 24,000 learners were enrolled as of September 30, 2008, from
all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella is committed to providing
high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth.
Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more
information, please visit http://www.capella.edu
or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).
* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN
55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.
Learn more about earning an online degree at Capella University:
online
education (http://www.capella.edu/online_education.aspx)
distance
learning (http://www.capella.edu/distance_learning.aspx)
online
university (http://www.capella.edu/online_university.aspx)
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