The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits Capella University's Bachelors of Science in Information

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The online university program is one of only a few online degree programs to have received ABET accreditation

MINNEAPOLIS, September 20, 2011ABET, Inc., has accredited Capella University's

target="_blank">Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

program, one of only a fewonline degree programsto have received ABET accreditation. Capella is anaccredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults. As of June 30, 2011, more than 38,000 students are pursuing an online degree atCapella University(http://www.capella.edu). The learning and career outcomes of Capella's students and alumni can be found atwww.capellaresults.org.

ABET, Inc., is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Organizations often require ABET accreditation of their educational partners.

Having received ABET accreditation, Capella's

target="_blank">Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

program has achieved three gold standards in the field, which are: ABET accreditation, accreditation by

target="_blank">The Project Management (PMI®) Global Accreditation Center for Project Management (GAC)

, and being designated a

target="_blank">National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE)

by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

About Capella University

Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 135 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than 38,000 students were enrolled as of June 30, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 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 visithttp://www.capella.eduor call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).

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* 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, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552),www.capella.edu.

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