Our government’s programs are only as strong as the people who implement them. Kaplan University’s public administration degrees are designed to prepare you for leadership and support positions in government and civil service institutions; vital roles that make a difference at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
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The elderly, the underprivileged, and the children of our
communities will always need advocates and leaders to serve them and champion
their causes. Our degrees in human services and early childhood development focus
on finding ways to help those in our society whose voices often go unheard.
Our programs are not designed to satisfy Board of
Education criteria for assisting with children and teachers in public schools,
and will not certify you to become a licensed teacher. Check with your local
school district beforehand for specific college education and licensing and
certification requirements.
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Kaplan University’s psychology programs prepare you to pursue careers in several special needs areas, including child development, applied behavioral analysis, and substance abuse.
The course sequences of our undergraduate emphasis area and graduate specialization in applied behavioral analysis are both approved by The Behavior Analyst Certification Board,® Inc., (BACB®). Upon graduation from the bachelor’s or master’s degree program, and as long as you also meet additional requirements, including degree, field experience, and practicum requirements, you may be able to sit for the examination to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® or Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. Visit the BACB website for a complete list of requirements and additional information on certification.†
We also offer postbaccalaureate, graduate, and postgraduate psychology certificate programs in applied behavioral analysis and addictions. These programs are designed for practicing professionals—or those interested in specialization—who want to gain knowledge and skills to build their careers in the helping professions.
It’s important to understand that the professional practice of psychology is regulated by each state. The degree requirements in our programs do not prepare you for licensure. While earning your master’s degree in psychology may qualify you to work in the helping professions, you’ll need a doctorate to become a psychologist and a medical degree to become a psychiatrist. Licensure exams may also be required.
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Single Course Enrollment Option
Kaplan University offers single courses to general, non-degree seeking students. You may petition for your completed single courses to count toward your degree or certificate program, should you choose to enroll in a corresponding degree program at Kaplan University.
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