Capital University
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| Capital University | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1830 |
| Type | Private |
| Faculty | 201 full-time, 198 part-time |
| Students | 3,895 |
| Location | Bexley, Ohio, United States |
| Mascot | Crusaders |
| Affiliations | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
| Website | http://www.capital.edu/ |
Capital University is a private liberal arts university of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America located in Bexley, Ohio, founded in 1830. The university offers an adult degree program in Columbus, Ohio. It is one of the oldest and largest Lutheran-affiliated universities in North America. In the fall of 2004, 3,895 students were enrolled.
Capital is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and serves as a College Board member. The school offers Bachelor's, Master's, and First Professional degrees. The stated educational mission of the University is based on Lutheran values of free inquiry, critical thinking, and leadership.
Among other programs at Capital University, the music program is very respected. The Chapel Choir has performed around Columbus and the world, including venues such as Carnegie Hall. The annual Christmas Festival at Capital, led by the Chapel Choir, is a local favorite and community institution.
Capital University Law School is located on Broad Street in downtown Columbus and offers three degrees, including a J.D.
The School of Management offers an MBA degree as well as a combined MBA/J.D. program.
Capital is a residential campus that operates on semester scheduling with most students living on campus in one of seven residence halls: Saylor-Ackermann Hall, Cotterman Hall, the Lohman Complex (comprising several residence halls), Schaaf Hall, Capital Commons, College Avenue Hall and the recently purchased Woodsview Apartments. The student population is mostly from within the state of Ohio.
Capital University was ranked 17th in "U.S. News America's Best Colleges 2008: 'Universities-Master's (Midwest): Top Schools.'" [1]
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[edit] Degrees and majors
Capital University offers more than 60 majors and 39 minors, with double majors and majors with special emphasis.
- Accounting
- Art
- Art Education
- Art Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Communication (and Integrated Language Arts)
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Economics (Political Science)
- Education
- Engineering (dual degree)
- English
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science
- Financial Economics
- Health and Fitness Management
- Health Education
- History (and Integrated Social Studies)
- International Studies
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics (and Integrated Math)
- Modern Languages
- Music (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music Education, Instrumental Track, or Master of Music Education with Kodaly Emphasis)
- Music Education
- Music Technology
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science)
- Organizational Communication
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Political Science (and Integrated Social Studies) (see Economics-Political Science)
- Public Administration
- Professional Studies
- Psychology (and Integrated Social Studies)
- Public Relations
- Radio/Television/Film
- Religion
- Science Education (Single, Dual and Integrated options)
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Theatre Studies
[edit] Athletics
Capital University participates in numerous sports and plays within the Ohio Athletic Conference in Division III. Under the name Capital Crusaders, the following teams and clubs compete on the varsity level:
Male Athletics:
- Baseball
- Football
- Men's Basketball
- Cross Country
- Men's Golf
- Men's Soccer
- Men's Tennis
- Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
Female Athletics:
- Women's Basketball
- Cross Country
- Women's Golf
- Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Women's Tennis
- Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Volleyball
The school's primary athletic rival is Otterbein College, in Westerville, Ohio.
[edit] Student organizations
Capital University features more than 70 student organizations. This includes 13 fraternities and sororities, arts and media organizations, cultural organizations, honors societies, campus programming, religious organizations, service organizations, and government and social organizations.
[edit] Notable alumni
- Ron Amstutz, Ohio State Senator.
- Tim Ayers, Former Mayor and City Commissioner, Springfield, Ohio
- C.C. Finlay, Novelist (Class of '90)
- Arnett Howard, Jazz musician
- Eric Norelius, Lutheran minister, church leader and writer.
[edit] Notable law school alumni
- Jennifer Brunner, Ohio Secretary of State (2006-Present)
- Bruce Edward Johnson, Ohio Lt. Governor (2004-2006).
- Jim Jordan, U.S. Representative (R-OH Elected 2006).
- Greg Lashutka, former Mayor, Columbus (1991-1999), Vice President, Nationwide Insurance.
- Paul McNulty, United States Deputy Attorney General (2005-2007).
- Emil B. Pielke, former Maryland Delegate.
- Deborah Pryce, U.S. Representative (R-OH 1992-2009).
- Joe Schiavoni, Ohio state Senator (D-OH Appointed 2009).
[edit] Notable faculty
- Bradley Smith, Professor of Law. Smith served as Commissioner on the Federal Elections Commission from 2000 to 2005. He is the author of "Unfree Speech: The Folly of Campaign Finance Reform," published by Princeton University Press.
- Matthias Loy - elected president of Capital University in 1881
- Harold J. Grimm (1901-1983), Professor of History and an expert on the Protestant Reformation
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Coordinates: 39°57′17″N 82°56′17″W / 39.954828°N 82.938141°W
