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College of Arts and Sciences
Want to get a degree, but not ready to commit to a specific field of study? Then design your own program of study in our College of Arts and Sciences. The Associate of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies provides you with a solid foundation to explore a variety of entry-level positions when you graduate, or you can use it toward your bachelor's degree when you are ready. Best of all, you can study at your convenience.
School of Business
Whether you are looking to start or advance a career, a rapidly changing economy means more opportunities for those who have specific knowledge and skills. Enrolling in one of our business programs is a good starting point. From accounting to applied management, we offer an education that gets results. Here is your chance to earn a business degree or certificate valued by companies worldwide-on your own time. The courses are thorough; the instructors are practicing professionals; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Business and Finance Certificates (offered through Kaplan Continuing Education)**
Advance your career: get the professional knowledge and skills to propel you forward. Become a financial planner, project manager, risk manager, or executive coach - lucrative and rewarding career choices to your talents. Choose the online certificate that meets your professional goals.
School of Criminal Justice
Whether you are currently in law enforcement, corrections, or private security, or looking to enter one of these fields, a criminal justice degree or certificate can make all the difference. In a typical 30-year career, the difference between having one or not can add up to several hundred thousand dollars. A Kaplan University program is the place to start. Gain the skills you need to advance or begin your criminal justice career.
Graduate School of Education
As a teacher in today's dynamic educational environment, keeping abreast of the learning needs of students requires you to continually fortify your skills and knowledge base. The Graduate School of Education offers flexible, online graduate degree programs that enhance your professional development whether as a licensed teacher seeking development or a career changer seeking to enter the teaching profession.
School of Nursing
Advance your career with a degree or certificate in a time frame that suits your schedule. Kaplan University gives you the specific knowledge and skills you need to advance your health care career and increase your earning potential. The nursing and health care courses are comprehensive and the instructors are practicing professionals who teach real-world knowledge. Best of all, with flexible seminars, you can go to school anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Health Care Certificates (offered through Kaplan Continuing Education)**
Your health care career can become more rewarding, more flexible, and more lucrative. Become a geriatric care manager, case manager, life care planner, forensic nurse, or legal nurse consultant-professions that are experiencing exponential growth. Choose the online certificate that meets your professional goals.
School of Health Sciences
Gain a professional edge on the competition in the fastest growing industry by earning your degree in the health sciences. The programs at Kaplan University provide you with real-world knowledge so that you can earn your degree and be qualified to seek licensure in your field. Learn from experienced professionals in the health sciences field and study anytime, anywhere at your convenience. Achieve your professional goals and advance your career.
School of Legal Studies
Most lawsuits, house closings, and incorporations have something in common: a paralegal. The paralegal profession is growing fast to meet increased demand, as more lawyers join the workforce. Enrolling in one of our accredited paralegal studies programs will help you advance your career in this field and make you a top employment prospect. Here is your chance to earn a degree or certificate valued by law firms worldwide. The education is thorough; the instructors are practicing professionals; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
School of Information Systems and Technology
People, data, and machines—those who can manage all three efficiently are in high demand, even in today's tough economic climate. Kaplan University will give you the knowledge and skills you need to start or advance your IT career. As a graduate of one of our degree or certificate programs, you will attract top employers. The education is thorough; the courses are interactive; and you can study anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Information Technology Certificates (offered through Kaplan Continuing Education)**
Certificate programs allow you to stay on top of your field. Kaplan University provides you with what you need to excel in the field of information technology. There are a variety of IT certificate programs to fit your career and educational goals.
