Milwaukee Programs

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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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)

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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