Tellegacy is pleased to share a new affiliation agreement with Capella University, creating an additional pathway for supervised internship and practicum experiences across a range of relevant disciplines. The agreement is designed to support site-based learning for students in programs that may include counseling, education, health administration, nursing, psychology, public health, marriage and family therapy, human services, and social work. In practical terms, this means a clearer structure for students to engage in applied learning while being supported by both university faculty and site-based supervision.
This matters because strong academic programs do not stop at coursework. They prepare students to think well, communicate well, and function well in real-world settings where people, systems, timing, and professional judgment all matter. The Capella agreement reflects that reality. It outlines a model in which students are supported by a Faculty Liaison from Capella, coordinated through a Site-Based Learning process, and supervised directly by a qualified Site Supervisor at the placement site. The agreement also emphasizes regular communication, evaluation, and alignment with program requirements. This is the kind of structure that is not administrative fluff. It is part of what helps turn learning into readiness.
Capella University is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Capella describes its mission as extending access to high-quality bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral, and certificate programs for adults seeking to maximize their personal and professional potential. The university is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and several of its programs hold specialized accreditation, including CCNE accreditation for nursing programs.
For Tellegacy, this partnership is a strong fit because our work sits naturally at the intersection of professional development, human connection, behavioral health, communication, and community-engaged practice. We value opportunities that allow students to develop applied skills in settings that require reflection, professionalism, responsiveness, and relational competence. These capacities are increasingly important across clinical, public health, educational, and community-facing roles. A good practicum or internship should help students do more than complete hours. It should help them grow into professionals who can carry judgment, empathy, and practical skill into the environments they will serve.
Capella is also a meaningful partner for Tellegacy because its academic model includes programs where applied learning is not an afterthought. For example, Capella’s Master of Public Health includes practicum experiences completed in community health settings under professional supervision, and its health, nursing, counseling, and related offerings are designed for adult learners seeking career-relevant preparation, which makes the partnership especially attractive for organizations like Tellegacy that care deeply about the quality of field experience and the professional formation that happens beyond the classroom.
Capella agrees to prepare students through coursework, assign a Site-Based Learning Coordinator and Faculty Liaison, provide orientation materials, and maintain communication when issues arise. Tellegacy, as the site, agrees to provide appropriate training activities, supervision, regular approval of hours, written evaluations, and timely communication regarding student progress.
From Tellegacy’s perspective, partnerships like this are about building infrastructure for the future. Universities need strong community and practice partners. Faculty need reliable sites where students can be supported well. Students need environments that allow them to apply knowledge with integrity and purpose. Organizations like Tellegacy benefit from engaging emerging professionals who are preparing to contribute in health, education, behavioral health, and human services spaces. When those pieces align, the result is bigger than a signed agreement. It becomes a workforce development pathway grounded in supervision, collaboration, and meaningful practice.
We are excited about what this affiliation agreement represents. It reflects shared investment in student growth, faculty-supported experiential learning, and stronger connections between academic preparation and community-based work. Tellegacy looks forward to the opportunities this partnership may create for students, faculty, and the broader professional communities we all serve.
