The following examples illustrate these capitalization principles in action. For more information and examples, see the Publication Manual.
Proper nouns and the capitalization of job titles and positions are covered in the seventh edition APA Style manuals in the Publication Manual Sections 6.14 and 6.15 and the Concise Guide Sections 5.4 and 5.5
This guidance is the same as in the 6th edition.
Capitalize
Do not capitalize
University of Florida
Science of Nursing Practice
a nursing course
Department of Psychology, Department of English
a psychology department, an English department
fluoxetine, insulin lispro
president, vice president, chief executive officer, executive director, manager
psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, social worker
nurse, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant