CVS Health and Capella University are teaming up for you
CVS Health and Capella University are teaming up for you
Together, we’re giving you access to a range of degree programs at Capella University, some of which are eligible for no out-of-pocket tuition expenses, while others come with substantial tuition discounts.
Connect with a Capella enrollment counselor to enroll in an eligible program.
Complete the Capella Acknowledgement Agreement, which allows Capella to adjust your tuition to align with the CVS Health Colleague Education Program.
Prior to starting your Capella program, connect with CVS Health and complete the tuition assistance application.
Prior to starting your Capella program, submit a signed and dated Letter of Credit (course voucher) to Capella, provided by CVS Health, to confirm eligibility and payment arrangement.
At the end of the billing session Capella sends an invoice directly to CVS Health, approving tuition assistance funds on your behalf to Capella.
Complete courses and submit required documentation per CVS Health Colleague Education Program.
Choose a pathway
Capella has discounted tuition for CVS Health colleagues to align the cost of select degree programs listed below to the amount offered in the CVS Health Colleague Education Program. Now you have the potential to earn a bachelor’s degree with little or no out-of-pocket costs** for your degree.
Eligible bachelor’s degree programs
- RN-BSN†
- BS Business
- BS Information Technology
- BS Psychology
- BS Health Care Administration
- BS Public Health
†Admission Requirements: Nursing diploma or associate's degree in nursing; Your official transcripts, reflecting a minimum grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; RN license verification and work experience acknowledgement form that verifies your current, unrestricted RN license (or its equilivent) to practice in the United States.
When you pursue your master’s through Capella University, you may be eligible for significant discounts or even the potential for your tuition to be fully covered, depending on your degree of interest.**
Eligible master’s degree programs
- MS in Analytics**
- MS in Applied Behavior Analysis**
- MBA*
- MS in Education
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Health Services Administration*
- MS in Human Resource Management
- MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity**
- MS in Information Technology
- MS in Nursing (Excluding nurse practitioner specializations)
- MS in Psychology
- Master of Public Administration*
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Social Work**
- Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing**
*FlexPath learning format only
**GuidedPath learning format only
You may be eligible to pursue a doctoral degree through Capella University with tuition significantly discounted.**
Eligible doctoral degree programs
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Education
- Doctor of Health Administration*
- Doctor of Information Technology*
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Social Work*
- PhD in Business Management*
- PhD in Psychology*
*GuidedPath only
**Eligible colleagues, programs and specializations only. Tuition pricing and out-of-pocket costs vary by program. Learners pursuing a master’s degree will need to follow a specific course cadence in order to qualify for full tuition coverage. To benefit from full discounts, you must meet CVS Health’s Colleague Education Program policy requirements. You are responsible for paying any tuition and fees not covered by CVS Health’s Colleague Education Program. Books, supplies, and other fees apply. Consult with your HR rep for more details.
About Sophia Learning
The mission of Sophia, Capella’s general education provider, is to help students achieve college success through affordable, flexible, competency-based online courses that can be applied directly to a degree program—giving you the potential to move faster and more efficiently toward your educational goals.
Using your CVSH Tuition Assistance Benefits
Join a webinar to learn more.
- Tuesday, June 11th, 12pm – 1pm ET
- Wednesday, June 12th, 3pm - 4pm ET
- Thursday, June 13th, 12pm – 1pm ET
CVS Health skill-building programs
We are excited to introduce five new programs to help you better support patients’ health and well-being. These programs are eligible for continuing education units.
Interested in another degree program outside of these pathways?
While programs that fall outside of the pathways options provided to CVS Health colleagues have their own pricing models, you may be eligible for other discounts and savings.
To help you keep moving forward, Capella offers eligible students a 10% tuition discount and Capella Progress Rewards, scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000 for a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program when you enroll by April 2024.
Take our FlexPath Trial Course to learn more about the self-paced learning format and what it’s like to be a student at Capella.
CE courses, worth credit. Covered by Capella.
Through the partnership with Capella, you have access to continuing education credits designed to help you stay current in your field.
Explore programs
Our programs are designed to fit the lifestyles of working professionals like you, with distinguished faculty and personalized support teams dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Choose your area of study
Nursing
BS in Nursing, RN-to-BSN*†
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice
- Improving Quality of Care and Patient Safety
- Making Evidence-Based Decisions
- Managing Health Information and Technology
- Practicing in the Community to Improve Population Health
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- MS in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- MS in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
- MS in Nursing, Care Coordination*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Education*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Informatics*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Administration*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Care Coordination*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Education*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your DNP.
Specializations
- DNP**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
Choose one of the following certificate options:
- Care Coordination
- Nursing Informatics
- Nursing Leadership
Health Administration
This program includes 100% online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Health Care Administration, Leadership*†
- BS in Health Care Administration, Health Information Management*†
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
100% online coursework
Sample courses
- Strategic Healthcare Planning
- Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
- Introduction to Health Information Systems
- Healthcare Law and Policy
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $48,000* in tuition costs for your DHA.
Sample courses
- Innovative Business Practices in Health Care
- Health Care Policy Processes
- Regulatory Compliance for Health Care Leaders
- Strategic Vision and Planning in Health Care
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Public Health
BS in Public Health†
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Theories of Social and Behavioral Change
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Introduction to Public Health Policy and Management
- Introduction to Environmental Health
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Environmental Health Concepts in Public Health
- Principles of Epidemiology
- Public Health Program Planning and Evaluation
- Social Determinants of Health Equity
- Learning to Lead in Public Health Settings: Personal and Team Development
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $48,000* in tuition costs for your DrPH.
Sample courses
- Design and Implementation of Public Health Strategies
- Community Health Behavior and Promotion
- Leadership and Emerging Trends in Public Health
- Advanced Practice in Epidemiology
- Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
These certificates include online coursework.
Choose one of the following certificate options:
- Public Health
Psychology
These programs include online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
- BS in Psychology, General Psychology*†
*FlexPath available
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
This program includes online coursework experience.
Sample Courses
- Psychology in a Diverse World
- Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Abnormal Psychology
- Stress, Trauma, and Wellness
- Working with Families Across the Lifespan
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavior Analysis in Education
- Organizational Behavior Management
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- General Psychology*
- Child and Adolescent Development*
- Educational Psychology*
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology*
- Sport Psychology*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- Applied Research
- Clinical Counseling
- Forensic Psychology
This program includes online coursework, virtual and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Foundations of Practice for School Psychology Learners
- Advanced Assessment and Counseling for School Psychologists
- Psychological Assessments for School Psychologists 1
- Response to Intervention, and Functional Behavior Assessment and Analysis
This program includes coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Comprehensive Learner Assessment for School Psychology
- Exceptional Children in the Classroom
- Organization and Operation of the School
- Consultation and Collaboration in the School
- Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample Courses
- Single-Subject Research Design Methods
- Behaviorism
- Experimental Analysis of Behavior
- Organizational Behavior Management
- Education and Teaching in Applied Behavior Analysis
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- General Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Advanced Psychopathology
- Advanced Psychological Testing
- Theories of Psychotherapy
- Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology
- Strategies of Clinical Supervision and Consultation
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Consultation and Collaboration in the Schools
- Child and Adolescent Development for School Psychologists
- Neuropsychological Assessments
- Advanced Biological Psychology
This certificate includes online coursework.
- Graduate Certificate in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis
Counseling & Therapy
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Diversity and Social Justice in Systemic Family Therapy
- Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Treatment of Behavior Disorders
- Systemic Clinical Interventions for Grief and Trauma
- Impact of Addiction and Addictive Behavior on Family Systems
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations:
- Addiction Treatment and Recovery
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- General Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations:
- Addiction Treatment and Recovery
- Child and Adolescent Counseling
- General School Counseling
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Sample courses
- Research Theory and Philosophy
- Leadership and Advocacy in Counseling
- Advanced Counseling Practice
- Program Evaluation in Counselor Education and Supervision
Choose one of the following certificate options:
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Addictive Behavior
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Contemporary Theory in School-Based Services
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy
- Graduate Certificate in Counseling, Play Therapy
Social Work & Human Services
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $30,000* in tuition costs for your BSW.
Sample courses
- Introduction to Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Introduction to Research in Social Work Practice
- BSW Practice – Micro
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship.
Sample courses
- Social Welfare History, Policy, and Practice
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment 1
- Mezzo Social Work Practice
- Culturally Responsive Social Work Practices with Diverse Populations
- Foundation Practicum 1
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship.
Sample courses
- Culturally Responsive Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations
- Mental Health Practice and Advanced Interventions: Theory and Practice
- Clinical Supervision and Leadership in Social Work Practice
- Systems Analysis of Social Work Practice: Theories, Skills, Values, and Professional Practice
- Advanced Internship Seminar/Lab
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- Leadership and Organizational Management
- Social and Community Services
This program includes online coursework and practicum/internship. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DSW.
Sample courses
- Advanced Social Work Practice: Theoretical Perspectives
- Leadership and Management in Complex Social Systems
- Advanced Social Work Policy and Practice
- Clinical Theories of Social Work Practice 1
- Advanced Social Work Practitioner as a Leader of Social Change
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DHS.
Specializations
- Leadership and Organizational Management**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
Education
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- Theories on Instruction for 21st-Century Learners
- Personalized Learning: Instruction and Assessment
- Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning
- Leading Innovation and Implementing Change
*FlexPath available
The FlexPath option for this program is not currently eligible for V.A. education benefits.
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education Studies
- English Language Learning and Teaching
- Instructional Design for Online Learning
- Leadership in Educational Administration
- Reading and Literacy
- Special Education Teaching
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- Adult Education
- Higher Education Leadership and Administration
This program includes online coursework.
Specialization
- General Educational Technology
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your EdD.
Specializations
- Adult Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Leadership**
- Performance Improvement Leadership
- Reading and Literacy
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- Leadership for Higher Education
- Leadership in Educational Administration
Business
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Business, Accounting*
- BS in Business, Business Administration*
- BS in Business, Health Care Management*
- BS in Business, Human Resource Management*
- BS in Business, Management and Leadership*
- BS in Business, Project Management*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- MBA, Self-Designed*
- MBA, Health Care Management*
- MBA, Human Resource Management*
- MBA, Project Management*
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace
- Employment Law in the Successful Workplace
- Workplace Learning in the Digital Age
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making for HRM
FlexPath available.
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DBA.
Specializations
- General Management**
- Organizational Leadership and Development**
- Strategy and Innovation**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences.
Specializations
- Accounting
- General Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategy and Innovation
This certificate include online coursework.
The following certificate options:
- Graduate Certificate in Business, Human Resource Management
*FlexPath available
Information Technology
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in IT, General Information Technology*
- BS in IT, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- BS in IT, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity*
- BS in IT, Network and Cloud Computing
- BS in IT, Software Development in an Internet of Things (IoT) Space
*FlexPath available
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- General Information Technology
- IT Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Networks and Cloud Computing
- Project Management
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- Digital Forensics
- Health Care Security
- Network Defense
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Sample courses
- Concepts of Data Mining
- Applied Forecasting
- Text Mining
- Advanced Analytics and Modeling
- Visual Analytics
This program includes online coursework and virtual residencies. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DIT.
Sample courses
- Research and Practice in Information Technology
- System and Application Security Advances
- Projects as Complex Adaptive Systems
- Advanced Risk Management Systems and Research
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Capella University accreditations
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.ccneaccreditation.org).