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Kaplan University features more than 100 programs and degrees, all designed to help students achieve their educational and professional goals.

Arts and Sciences
Kaplan University Arts and Sciences degree programs help graduates enter the professional workplace with career focused degrees. * A completed bachelor’s degree may give you the qualifications to increase your earning potential and marketability in today’s job market. Choose from Bachelor’s, Advanced Start Bachelor’s, and Associate’s of Science degree programs in Human Services, Liberal Studies, Professional Studies, Psychology, Communication, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Business
The Kaplan University Business and Management programs are geared towards students who want to gain a competitive edge in the business world. The Master of Business Administration program, for example, has specializations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management and Logistics.
Criminal Justice
The Kaplan University Criminal Justice programs include Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s Degrees and Certificates. Excellent job opportunities exist for graduates, with employment of private detectives and investigators expected to grow faster than average through 2016.
Health Sciences
The demands on the U.S. healthcare system are growing. Skilled staffs are in demand. The Kaplan University Health Sciences programs include Bachelor’s and Advanced Start Bachelor’s Degrees in Health and Wellness, Health Science and Nutrition Science, and Associate’s Degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Management, and Medical Transcription.
Higher Education Studies
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Higher Education is a unique online program that offers three areas of specialization. These areas include: College Administration and Leadership, College Teaching and Learning, and Student Affairs. Each program is available online, so you can pursue your degree without disrupting your busy schedule.
Information Systems and Technology
The online Information Systems Technology programs offered through Kaplan University can help you gain a competitive edge in today’s demanding IT environment. The Master of Science in Information Technology offers specializations in Business Intelligence and Information Security and Assurance. Other programs include: Advanced Start Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology, and Professional Certificates; Pathway Certificate, Internet and Website Development Certificate, and Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate.
Legal Studies
The Kaplan University Legal Studies programs include Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, as well as Administration and Policy. Students gain knowledge of government processes, policies, procedures and laws. Master’s, Bachelor’s, Associate’s Degrees, and Professional Certificates are available
Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
The U.S. Department of Labor projects registered nurses will enjoy the largest number of new jobs for any occupation through 2016.* Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing allows you to study online and earn the necessary credentials to pursue career advancement in administrative, faculty, or staff development roles. Programs include a Master of Science in Nursing with specializations for Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator, RN-to-Master of Science in Nursing Option, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.
Teacher Education
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Education program offers nine emphasis areas designed to help you achieve specific academic competencies. These areas include: teaching literacy and language—grades K-6, teaching literacy and language—grades 6-12, teaching mathematics—grades K-5, teaching mathematics—grades 6-8, teaching mathematics—grades 9-12, teaching science—grades K-6, teaching science—grades 6-12, teaching students with special needs, and teaching with technology. The Kaplan University Master of Arts in Teaching program will help you develop the skills necessary to teach grades 5 through 12, and help develop teaching proficiency in one of the following: math, science, English, foreign language, visual and performing arts, or social studies.

Kaplan University is regionally accredited,† so you can study with confidence.

Kaplan University is proud to offer a variety of financial aid options to students who qualify, including federal and state grants, including Pell Grants and the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), as well as federal loans such as Stafford loans, Direct PLUS, Sallie Mae, and Key Bank Alternative loan programs. Military financial aid is also available. Qualified students are also able to receive Title IV federal financial aid for degree programs. Non-U.S. citizen students are encouraged to speak to their embassy or ministry of education about financial aid options and requirements.

Kaplan University wants to help you pursue your career goals.‡ Career advisors and Academic Advisors are on hand to help you explore your professional opportunities and to assist you with resume building, the job search, interviewing skills, and networking.

Academic Advisors are available to help you plan your degree and answer questions you might have about your term as a student at Kaplan University. Tutorial sessions for help with lectures, labs, and assignments are also available.

Active-duty service members and veterans have certain challenges when it comes to pursuing a degree. The Kaplan University Military Student Service Center has trained advisors ready to help with all stages of education, including admissions, academic advising, and financial assistance.

You don’t have to be a technical wizard to be an online student at Kaplan University. The technical staff is available to help you with access to seminars and message boards, provide basic technical support, and more.

*Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.

†Visit Kaplan University’s website for details.

‡Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.