Programs

The core curriculum teaches you how to evaluate, implement, and manage policy and spans diverse topics including public administration and management, ethics and leadership, budgeting and the administration of public funds, strategic planning, and applied research. Additionally, the program offers you the flexibility to pursue a general Master of Public Administration or to focus on an intensive study area in health care management, governmental management, fire science and emergency services, or criminal justice.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time)

Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Educational Psychology teaches you how to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective. You’ll receive training in the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 18 months to 2 years (full-time)

Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University offers you a unique opportunity to blend the rich, academic tradition of psychology with exciting, contemporary applications of the science. You will focus on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field. You may select one of three areas of specialization—general psychology, addictions, or applied behavioral analysis. 

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 60-65

Time to Complete: 2 years or less (full-time)

Through a combination of theory and application, this program is designed to help you develop strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills applicable in any career field. The Bachelor of Science in Communication curriculum emphasizes writing and speaking skills, group dynamics, team building, and resolving complex issues that arise in the workplace. You could also gain an understanding the effects of technology, government and industry regulation, and legal and ethical issues in communication.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development program could help you pursue and build a rewarding career in this growing field. Our nonlicensure program adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) standards, and is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in child growth and development, ethics, health and nutrition, lesson planning, and much more.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a rewarding career in a wide variety of helping professions. Students are taught to develop their talents, assess clients’ needs, identify community resources, and problem solve and advocate for their client—all with the goal of making a difference in the lives of those unable to help themselves. 

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only) 

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

We invite you to choose a combination of courses from a number of disciplines in our Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies degree program. This program is unique because it gives you the opportunity to transfer previously earned credits from an accredited college or university, or design a program of study based on a sequence of selected elective courses. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Psychology program offers a broad liberal arts education combined with an in-depth look at how psychology relates to your everyday life. The program is designed to help you examine the major concepts, values, theories, studies, research methods, and historical trends in psychology as they apply to human behavior, learning, and development.

You may select one of three emphasis areas: child development, applied behavioral analysis, or substance abuse.    

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or a blend of online and onsite instruction (Davenport, IA campus students)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

If your dream is to work with children, an associate’s degree in early childhood development could help you pursue your goal. You will study to gain the basic knowledge and skills to work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten-age children; focusing on development, nutrition, health, and caring for kids with special needs. Courses emphasize childhood education, creative activities, and curriculum planning.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)  

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time)

Students are taught to develop their talents, assess clients’ needs, identify community resources, and problem solve and advocate for their client—all with the goal of making a difference in the lives of those unable to help themselves. Through the curriculum’s blending of theory and practice, students study how to critically evaluate the public and private policies that drive the day-to-day operations of human service agencies in this country and how they can best intervene on behalf of the clients they will serve.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only) 

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time)

Planning to build your competencies in psychology? Kaplan University’s postbaccalaureate certificate is designed for motivated professionals like you. If you already possess a bachelor’s degree, earning this certificate could help you prepare to advance or diversify within this field.

The curriculum includes five courses that focus on the developmentally disabled, the autistic, and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. You’ll also explore behavioral concepts and theories, and develop assessment and intervention skills.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30

Kaplan University’s Graduate Certificate in Addictions is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue employment or career advancement as an addiction professional. Courses in the program focus on chemical and psychological dependency counseling, advanced addictions counseling, group counseling, psychopharmacology, and co-occurring disorders, with an emphasis on application.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30

If you’re interested expanding your competencies in psychology, Kaplan University’s postgraduate certificate program is designed for motivated professionals like you. This program emphasizes the understanding of behavioral concepts and theories as well as their application to special populations. If you already possess a master’s degree, earning this certificate could help you prepare to advance or diversify within this field.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 25

Certain courses offered by Kaplan University are available to nondegree-seeking participants. Upon successful completion of a course, the participant may transfer the credits earned toward a degree at Kaplan University if the course for which the student is seeking to transfer the credits earned is part of the Kaplan University degree program.

Kaplan University’s Master of Business Administration curriculum was developed by a select panel of global business professionals and features international business case studies and examples. As a student, you’ll collaborate on practical résumé–building projects that promote sound business and management decisions. Beyond practical skills, the online MBA program is also designed to foster thought leadership, innovation, and corporate social responsibility on a global scale. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 60 or 76

Time to Complete: Minimum of 15 terms (1 course per term)

The Master of Science in Accounting program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue mid-level management positions in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum is designed to enrich skills in auditing, taxation, cost accounting, and financial accounting while providing students the opportunity to choose elective courses and a specialization to meet their specific interests and goals. 

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 13 terms (1 course per term)

Our Master of Science in Finance curriculum offers two areas of specialization designed to help you develop professional expertise: financial analysis and financial planning. In both areas, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement your critical-thinking skills to solve complex financial problems. If you already have a bachelor's degree and wish to advance your existing career or begin an exciting, new profession, this program could prepare you with the knowledge and skills to help you succeed.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 13 terms (1 course per term)

Our online program focuses on the most effective management and organizational strategies and concepts to help you make a difference in today’s business environment. This comprehensive online master's degree program is designed to provide you with rigorous training—including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects—to help you develop the savvy and proficiencies to find solutions in real-life business situations.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 56

Time to Complete: 14 terms (1 course per term)

In this program you will work closely with faculty members who are experienced in the accounting field and are dedicated to helping you acquire a solid background in economics, finance, management, law, information systems, quantitative methods, and taxation.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

Through our comprehensive curriculum, you will have the opportunity to focus on developing critical thinking and communication skills and developing the technical competencies to become an effective business leader. You will also study business functions including human resources, marketing, operations, finance, and accounting.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

Our accounting degree program focuses are more than analyzing and interpreting numbers; you can study how to communicate vital information effectively and network with people from all walks of business. In addition to providing a solid foundation of core academic requirements, our accounting degree curriculum emphasizes analyzing, recording, and interpreting accounting information based upon industry guidelines and preparing payroll, financial statements, and tax documents according to federal and state regulations.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: 2 years or less (full-time)

The online business administration degree curriculum focuses on helping you develop skills in accounting, management, and software applications; explore business operations and refine your decision-making and problem-solving skills; and apply the management theories and techniques acquired through your coursework to real-world business scenarios through a capstone experience.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction) 

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: 2 years or less (full-time)

In Kaplan University’s graduate certificate program, you will explore accounting and financial reporting systems, business law, auditing techniques, and cost accounting. The program consists of a minimum of 16 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a certificate.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 16

Time to Complete: Four terms (one course per term)†

If you hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, our Graduate Certificate in Human Resources program offers you the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a brighter future.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 16

Time to Complete: Four terms (one course per term)†

If you hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, earning a Graduate Certificate in Project Management could provide you with the knowledge and skills to grow and expand your talents. You will study project initiation; project planning and execution; project cost and scheduling; and project risk, quality, and assessment. Upon completion of the program, you may also be eligible to take the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 16

Time to Complete: Four terms (one course per term)†

If you already hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our Human Resources Postbaccalaureate Certificate program could offer you a convenient route to pursue a new career in human resources. This certificate program offers targeted study that could enhance your professional expertise and help you stand out to employers.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)†

Earning a National Security Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate online could help prepare you with the knowledge and skills to pursue an entry-level position managing information security systems. You will study to gain knowledge of key information system areas including information technology infrastructure, management control of information systems, and the development of strategic plans. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 18

Time to Complete: One term (full-time)†

If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career in criminal justice, Kaplan University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers a convenient, flexible opportunity to help achieve your goal. In addition to developing a broad foundation in criminal justice, this master's program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55

Time to Complete: 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 33 months part-time

The Kaplan University Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s curriculum focuses on the legal, social, business, economic, and political aspects of the industry. You will explore how societal institutions, government agencies, lawmakers, businesses, and other organizations find sustainable security and emergency management solutions on a local, regional, national, and global level.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55

Time to Complete: 12 to 18 months full-time or 24 to 33 months part-time

In addition to a providing a broad liberal arts education, this baccalaureate program combines professional skills training with courses designed to help you develop a solid foundation of criminal justice knowledge. In this program you will have an opportunity to gain an understanding of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face and examine the development of criminal law, the elements and types of criminal offenses, and the principles of criminal culpability.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

This program is designed to help you develop a broad liberal arts knowledge base and the skills sought by employers in the criminal justice industry. Highlights include an overview of the philosophy and development of the U.S. criminal justice system, its agencies and institutions, and the issues and challenges they face as well as a strong focus on criminology, criminal investigation, criminal law, domestic and international terrorism, and methods of countering terrorism.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction) 

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

If you want to pursue entry-level positions in a corrections facility, or want to advance in your current corrections career, Kaplan University's online Corrections Certificate program may provide you with the necessary skills and credentials to excel in this rapidly growing, increasingly complex career field.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 36

When you enroll in the Crime Scene Technician Certificate online program at Kaplan University, you could study to acquire the practical skills required to pursue a career in crime scene investigation, such as observing minute details at the scene and relating them to the crime; visually identifying and describing persons, vehicles, and locations; and giving expert testimony about evidence in criminal court cases.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 44

This innovative program is intended to teach you to identify and understand management theories and functions central to criminal justice organizations. Your online coursework will focus on the roles managers play in establishing a successful social framework, including analyzing the role of supervisors and managers in criminal justice with a focus on leadership development and management practices.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 36

The online Private Security Certificate curriculum is designed to help you develop the fundamental skills required for preventing and investigating various types of crime, including white-collar crime and fraud, and understand the U.S. criminal justice system and the processes for juvenile and adult offenders.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 53

Time to Complete: 5 quarters or 15 months

If you are ready to experience the tremendous satisfaction that comes from preparing adolescents for the future, the Master of Arts in Teaching program at Kaplan University is designed to help you develop the necessary professional competencies to teach grades 5 through 12. The Iowa certification track is designed for professionals either living in the state of Iowa or in close enough proximity to be able to conduct weekly field experiences in an Iowa school. Candidates who successfully complete all program and graduation requirements will be recommended for Iowa licensure.*

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 54

Time to Complete: 18 months to 2 years (full-time)

If you are interested in the field of education, but have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field of study or are working in another profession, Kaplan University can help you answer the call to teach. The Master of Arts in Teaching—Nationwide program is designed to help career changers develop the professional competencies required of secondary educators (grades 5 through 12). The goal of the program is to provide you with an understanding of secondary teaching practices. While this program will not lead to certification, it is designed to prepare you with a solid foundation to pursue alternative routes to teacher certification, if state certification is your goal.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 40

Time to Complete: 16 months or less (full-time)

At Kaplan University, we understand the value of nurturing students in unique teaching and learning environments. Our own virtual classrooms focus on adding a human touch to the high technology of learning online, allowing you to earn a Master of Science in Education entirely on your own schedule from anywhere you have access to the Internet.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 46

Time to Complete: Standard Track: 16 months (full-time: 1 course per term); Leadership Track: 19 months (full-time: 1 course per term)

Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Educational Psychology teaches you how to build, implement, and evaluate instructional regimens that are both competitive and educationally effective. You’ll receive training in the latest instructional techniques, technologies, educational trends, and learning behaviors.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 18 months to 2 years (full-time)

Kaplan University’s Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology focuses on the design, development, and evaluation of instructional programs, materials, and media in K-12, higher education, and corporate and military environments. Our program is designed to help you develop skills you can use to create new curricula to meet the demands of a changing society and the needs of new generations of students.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 50 or 51

Time to Complete: 16 months to 2 years (full-time)

The Master of Science in Higher Education program stresses the practical knowledge, critical thinking, research, and writing skills relevant to leaders in today’s colleges and universities. Whether your interests are in administration, teaching, student development, or other areas within higher education, you will have the opportunity to work closely with your instructors and other students who share your interests. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 50 to 70

Time to Complete: Minimum of 16 months (full-time), Program length depends on the student’s choice of specialization and track of study

Kaplan University’s master’s-level certificate programs in the School of Graduate Education are designed for motivated educational professionals like you. The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Organizations is designed to prepare you to design, develop, and evaluate instructional programs, materials, and media in corporate and military environments.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 21

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full-time)

Looking to develop additional competencies in a specific field of education? This master’s-level certificate program in the School of Graduate Education is designed for K-12 teachers who want to develop their skills in K-12 educational leadership. The certificate program includes four courses from the Master of Science in Education curriculum. Courses emphasize the role of the educational leader in today’s world, school finance and operations, legal issues in education, diversity, curriculum development for school improvement, supervision, and staff development. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 17

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full-time)

Looking to develop additional competencies in a specific field of education? Kaplan University’s master’s-level certificate programs in the School of Graduate Education are designed for motivated educational professionals like you. The Graduate Certificate in Literacy and Language Teaching is designed for elementary and secondary teachers who want to develop their knowledge and skills in teaching literacy and language.

Focus on developing curricula at the elementary and secondary school level in accordance with the National Council of Teachers of English standards. Study how to teach basic reading and writing skills and develop courses for students with special learning or comprehension challenges.  

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 17

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full-time)

Looking to develop additional competencies in a specific field of education? This master’s-level certificate program in the School of Graduate Education is designed for middle and secondary teachers who want to develop their knowledge and skills in teaching mathematics. As a certificate program student, you will complete one course in student assessment, which serves as a framework for the role of assessment in teaching mathematics. You will also complete three courses that focus on teaching mathematics to middle and secondary students.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 17

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full-time)

Looking to develop additional competencies in a specific field of education? Kaplan University’s master’s-level certificate programs in the School of Graduate Education are designed for motivated educational professionals like you. The Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching includes four courses from the Master of Science in Higher Education curriculum. Courses help prepare students to work successfully with adult learners, create and facilitate effective online instruction, and assess student learning in the online context.   

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 20

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full-time)

Looking to develop additional competencies in a specific field of education? Kaplan University’s master’s-level certificate programs in the School of Graduate Education are designed for motivated educational professionals like you. The Graduate Certificate in Teaching With Technology focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum to improve student learning and support established technology standards for students in grades K through 12. Through readings, class discussion, and hands-on experiences using various forms of technology, students explore how to integrate technology into lesson planning to meet the needs of diverse learners. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 17

Time to Complete: Minimum of 4 terms (full time)

Certain courses offered by Kaplan University are available to nondegree-seeking participants. Upon successful completion of a course, the participant may transfer the credits earned toward a degree at Kaplan University if the course for which the student is seeking to transfer the credits earned is part of the Kaplan University degree program.

The general public and government appointees are demanding higher levels of training and education for those who lead our nation's first response teams to catastrophic disasters, terrorist incidents, and typical emergencies. This degree program is designed for emergency services personnel who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

If you are looking to enhance your career in fire services or pursue a career in the field, Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Fire Science may be the right choice to help you reach your goal.* Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, this degree program is designed to provide you with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

The Kaplan University master’s degree in health care administration could help prepare you to seek leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations. The program is designed to help you compare theoretical health care principles essential to leadership positions, assess the impact economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law have on health care administration and develop policies and programs to address health care industry concerns.

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 18 months or less (full-time)

Kaplan University’s Master of Public Health could help you develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to apply public health principles to health education and communication programs.

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 60

Time to Complete: 2 years or less (full-time)

The Kaplan University master’s degree in health education is designed to help you identify major concepts, theories, issues, and trends in health education and promotion; develop and analyze health education programs using the proper concepts, principles, and methods, and design and critique research in health education programming.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 52

Time to Complete: 18 months or less (full-time)

In this program you will explore various approaches to health and wellness and study the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting field of health science. Your coursework will focus on evaluating the scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care and discovering how to use your knowledge to educate individuals and communities.

Learning Method: Online, blend of online and onsite instruction at the Omaha, NE campus only

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could help prepare you to serve as a health care professional and to pursue supervisory roles industry wide. The program is designed to help you understand the principles and practices of health care regarding administration, management, law, economics, and policy.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is designed to act as the next step for individuals who already possess an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree. Students matriculating into this program must have successfully completed Kaplan University’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program or a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-approved Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program prior to admission.

Total Degree Credits: 90 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology)

Time to Complete: As little as 2 years (full-time)

In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, values, research methods, and applications in health science. Your coursework will focus on developing administrative, ethical, and professional skills to prepare you for leadership positions throughout the health care field. You could also gain an understanding of demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other tools used to assess community health.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, values, research methods, and applications in nutrition science. Your coursework will focus on exploring the principles and pharmacology of nutrition and how dietary choices can contribute to a healthy lifestyle; and acquiring an understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of foods and nutritional needs at various stages of the life cycle.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years (full-time)

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences. The curriculum emphasizes processing, maintaining, compiling, and reporting health information data for patient care, reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, quality assessment, and research.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or a blend of online and onsite instruction (Hagerstown, MD campus students)

Total Degree Credits: 92

Time to Complete: 15 to 18 months (full-time)

As a medical assistant, you could interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction) 

Total Degree Credits: 92

Time to Complete: 15 to 18 months (full-time)

In the medical office management program coursework you will study how to acquire the communication, clinical, and organizational skills required to provide outstanding patient care; manage medical and financial records, including processing medical insurance, coding, and billing; and schedule appointments and manage day-to-day office operations.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only) 

Total Degree Credits: 91

Time to Complete: 15 to 18 months (full-time)

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription is designed to help you achieve the specialized skills and knowledge you need to become a certified professional. In addition to helping you develop self-discipline and ethical standards, the curriculum focuses on developing typing accuracy, speed and competency with the software applications most commonly used in medical transcription and transcribing health care dictation for use in patient records and other documentation.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: 15 to 18 months (full-time)

As a medical assistant, you could have the opportunity to work directly with patients and assist with their care and well-being. If you are interested in pursuing opportunities in this rewarding field, our medical assistant program can help you gain the relevant experience and skills to become a qualified candidate. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum combined with hands-on training on equipment typically used in a medical setting. 

Learning Method: Campus (Hagerstown, MD)

Total Degree Credits: 52

The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program can provide you with the knowledge and technical skills required by employers in health care services. Coursework provides instruction in topics such as: anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology; data information processing; medical billing, coding, and terminology, insurance billing, and medical terminology and medical office management.

Learning Method: Campus (Hagerstown, MD; Omaha, NE)

Total Degree Credits: 62

The phlebotomist program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in our medical labs to help you develop the highly technical skill of intravenous blood withdrawal. Coursework may include keyboarding and data information processing, medical terminology, introduction to human diseases, and presentation skills.

Learning Method: Campus (Hagerstown, MD)

Total Degree Credits: 45

Certain courses offered by Kaplan University are available to nondegree-seeking participants. Upon successful completion of a course, the participant may transfer the credits earned toward a degree at Kaplan University if the course for which the student is seeking to transfer the credits earned is part of the Kaplan University degree program.

You can learn how to perform duties such as radiographs, instrument sterilization, tray setups, four-handed dentistry, equipment maintenance, impressions, model trimming, charting, and dental reception duties. We offer classes both in the mornings and afternoons so you have the flexibility to meet the demands of your family, work, and education.

Learning Method: Campus (Omaha, NE)

Total Degree Credits: 56

Turn your passion for global preservation into a meaningful career with a master’s degree in environmental policy. This program is designed to prepare you to take on a specialist or leadership role in the environmental industry by helping organizations develop, maintain, or design better sustainable solutions.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time)

If you have an interest in the law and social issues and wish to incorporate that interest into your career, earning the Master of Science in Legal Studies could help you earn the valuable credentials employers demand. Our online program is designed for busy, working adults who want to further their knowledge of the legal system without the pressures of law school or studying for the bar exam.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time)

You have always cared about the environment ―with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Management, you could turn that social consciousness into a career. This program is designed to help you apply your talent in pursuit of environmental policy positions or to advance in existing careers that are being shaped by the green economy.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 Years (full-time)

If you have an interest in law and are preparing for the rigors of law school or looking to enhance your chances of success in an existing or future career in business, government, health care or the service industry, consider the Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies at Kaplan University. It offers a solid foundation in theory and application of the law with the development of both practical skills and analytical skills essential to professionals in various industries.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 Years (full-time)

Successful careers in the paralegal field demand advanced skills and legal knowledge. Whether you have years of experience or are new to the field, with the Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies you have the opportunity to build a solid foundation of knowledge in specialized areas of law while you develop paralegal skills, including analyzing data and information to assist clients throughout the legal process, performing legal research using electronic and print media, and preparing and maintaining legal schedules and legal documents.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

The Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies program could help you set a firm foundation for your future. The curriculum is designed to provide you with comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law that could prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction) 

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

Whether you are an experienced secretary or new to the field, Kaplan University offers a convenient, flexible program through which you could gain legal knowledge while honing vital secretarial skills to help you succeed in the workplace. Throughout the program you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the role of the paralegal in the workplace and in the American legal system.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 31

Time to Complete: 4 quarters or one year

If you’re a career changer interested in the legal field, and have already earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, the Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate program at Kaplan University offers a convenient route to beginning a new career as a paralegal or a legal assistant. Kaplan University could help you acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to change career paths and enter this industry.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 36 or 37

Time to Complete: 4 quarters or one year

Kaplan University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses to thrive in today’s rapidly changing health care environment. This degree could open the door to new opportunities for clinical and leadership positions in a variety of roles. Students can also enhance their current practice expertise by choosing an executive leader, family nurse practitioner, or adult-gerontology nurse practitioner specialization.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 50 or 69

Our online program allows you to continue working while you study at your convenience, day or night, from virtually anywhere you have access to the Internet. The Master of Science in Nursing program offers a balanced core curriculum and specialized courses in organizational theory, health care finance, human resources, and information and health care technologies.

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 65, 90, or 100 credits

Time to Complete: 2 years (full-time), NP specializations will be longer

Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing—DNP Path allows you to study online and earn the credentials to pursue career advancement in administrative or advanced practice roles.* If you possess a bachelor’s degree and apply to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, you must enroll in this program. Successful completion of the Master of Science in Nursing—DNP Path is required to move on to the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Learning Method: Online 

Total Degree Credits: 65, 90, or 100 credits

If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing option. A combination of undergraduate and more advanced graduate-level courses, the RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing option is a convenient route to earning a master’s degree in nursing.

Total Degree Credits: 90 credits for BSN; 50 credits for MSN, Total number of credits varies depending on prior credit and choice of specialization.

Time to Complete: BSN: as little as 18 months; MSN: an additional 18 months

Our RN-to-BSN completion program gives you the convenience and flexibility to earn your bachelor's degree online from an accredited institution. This program features a strong focus on professional leadership with courses in management, informatics, research, emerging trends in health care therapies, health assessment, and community nursing. Courses also emphasize health promotion, community health, health care information, professional ethics, diversity, and health care management.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 90 or 130 credits (Note: An additional 90 credits are required from your requisite associate's degree in nursing; an additional 50 credits are required from your diploma/certificate in nursing)

Time to Complete: Complete your degree in as little as 18 months of full-time study

The Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to support the learner through the organization and integration of content, skills, and procedures, along with a dynamic curriculum designed to increase student knowledge and competence and provide the foundation for progressively higher levels of nursing practice.

Learning Method: Onsite (Augusta, Maine location)

Total Degree Credits: 182

The Associate of Science in Nursing program is designed for those with no prior nursing education as well as those who have a nursing background and would like to expand their educational horizons. The program blends the flexibility of online coursework with real-life learning experiences at clinical practicum sites and participation in nursing skills labs.

Learning Method: Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction) 

Total Degree Credits: 110 credits

Consider earning a post-master’s Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate online at Kaplan University. Our program is designed to help professional nurses like you promote holistic health care to the adult population, and diagnose and manage their acute and chronic health problems. Prepare to serve as an advocate for clients as they interface with the health care system.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 55 credits

Prepare for exciting new opportunities in a variety of health care settings. Consider earning a post-master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate online at Kaplan University. Our program is designed to help professional nurses like you promote holistic health care to adults and children in a family context, and diagnose and manage their acute and chronic health problems. Prepare to serve as an advocate for clients as they interface with the health care system.  

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 65 credits

Do you want to pursue a more responsible, rewarding position in health care? Consider earning your Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate online at Kaplan University. The Nurse Administrator Graduate Certificate is designed to help professional nurses like you pursue managerial positions and leadership roles in hospitals, community health, long-term care facilities, and other health care systems.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30 credits

Time to Complete: Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

If you have a master’s degree in nursing, this certificate program offers you the opportunity to complete five courses focused on nursing education. Prepare to pursue teaching positions in schools of nursing and continuing education, staff development, clinical education, and patient and community education programs.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30 credits

Time to Complete: Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

If you are a practicing nurse who holds a master’s degree in nursing, consider earning a Nursing Informatics Graduate Certificate online at Kaplan University. Our program is designed to help professional nurses like you prepare for a variety of new clinical, educational, research, and administrative challenges. Focus on the representation of health care data and information, and examine computer, information literacy, and management competencies. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 30 credits

Time to Complete: Complete your certificate in approximately 7 months

Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on laboratory training, you'll have a chance to develop the skills that could help you make a difference in patients' lives. Combining classroom learning with training in laboratory and clinical settings, our nursing program is designed to prepare you to deliver care to patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Instruction includes helping you develop professionalism, effective communication, and competence in the application of clinical skills.

Learning Method: Campus

Total Degree Credits: 84

The Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed to provide you with an integrated design and technology background that may help you advance your career. You will have the opportunity to apply appropriate technologies in the analysis and design of information systems, as well as assess ethical, legal, and social issues. You will also have the opportunity to study the theory, principles, and practices of information systems. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 52 or 56

Time to Complete: Minimum of 13 terms (1 course per term)

The objective of this degree program is to prepare you to pursue career advancement in the field of information technology. At the completion of this degree, you may be able to design real-world e-media products or create technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on your chosen area of focus.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only)

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

The objective of this degree program is to prepare you to pursue career advancement in the field of information technology. At the completion of this degree, you may be able to design real-world e-media products or create technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on your chosen area of focus.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only) 

Total Degree Credits: 180

Time to Complete: 4 years or less (full-time)

If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology is designed to prepare you to reach your professional goals. Our program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills applicable to a wide range of entry-level positions.

Learning Method: Online (nationwide); or Campus (blend of online and onsite instruction - select locations only) 

Total Degree Credits: 90

Time to Complete: As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

Cisco Systems, Inc., is an international innovator of networking and communications technology. If you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our postbaccalaureate certificate program could prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the rapidly changing world of IT. You will study to gain foundational expertise in key information technology areas such as network administration, TCP/IP protocols, and network routers and switches. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 27

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

If you hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our postbaccalaureate certificate program could help you acquire the knowledge and technical skills to pursue an entry-level position in computer forensics—online, on your own schedule. The Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate consists of a minimum of 28 quarter credit hours. 

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 28

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

The online Graduate Certificate in Information Security’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to explore network operating systems, network security, threat detection and response methods, disaster recovery planning, cryptography, and information security and risk management.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 16

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

The online Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field including exploring key information technology areas including network operating systems, network security, threat detection and response methods, disaster recovery planning, cryptography, and information security and risk management.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 21

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

With our postbaccalaureate certificate program, you will focus on website design, graphics, technologies and strategies, and multimedia. You will also explore different types of Web authoring software. The Internet Web Design Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the field by focusing on website design, Web graphics, Web technologies and strategies, and multimedia.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 26

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

The Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field including examining Linux network administration, Linux installation and configuration, network services, security, and recovery.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 21

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

The Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field. You could explore PC configuration and maintenance, desktop administration, network administration, and Active Directory configuration, and examine Microsoft operating systems.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 26

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

The online Oracle Database Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate’s curriculum provides you with the opportunity to study to acquire the knowledge, skills, and confidence to help you succeed in the IT field. You could explore the topics of relational database management systems, relational database design, SQL and PL/SQL programming languages, database query design, and Oracle database administration.

Learning Method: Online

Total Degree Credits: 23

Time to Complete: Two terms (full-time)‡

Kaplan University partners with the Air University in support of helping Airmen who have received their associate's degree through the Community College of the Air Force work toward an approved bachelor's degree.
 

The objective of the Associate of Science in Health Science is to further the educational and career goals of military students who have already received military training for medical and health science occupational specialties.

Total Degree Credits: 90

The General Education Mobile (GEM) program was designed to help U.S. Air Force members fulfill their general education requirements in a mobile, nontraditional classroom format. Completing the GEM program is a key step toward earning your associate's degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Kaplan University offers preapproved online courses in preparation for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). To apply for the program, servicemembers must first complete 10 specific college courses. IPAP has approved 9 of these courses to be taken in sequence online at Kaplan University.

Created for the MISO Community. The Marketing and Human Behavior Certificate is designed to provide psychological operations service members (USACAPOC & MISOC) advanced understanding in the areas of consumer behavior and communication.