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Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies available through Kaplan University offers students the option of transferring course credit from other colleges and universities, or creating their own program with courses from the Kaplan University catalog. These options allow the student to pursue a degree based on specific educational and career objectives. The coursework for open concentration programs often come from a variety of areas, but the foundation will be in general education. No matter how the degree comes together, it will provide you with the intellectual power, research skills, analytical techniques, and technical know how necessary to be successful in the workforce.



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Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration / Management

If you are interested in increasing your career possibilities, then look no further than Kaplan University’s Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration / management.

This program’s coursework represents a balanced mixture of management training, microcomputers and accounting that will aide you in acquiring teamwork and leadership skills in addition to the motivational and communicative tools necessary to be successful in the business world. With its emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as analysis, graduates will be ready for a variety of administrative duties on the corporate level.

The program is specifically crafted for those who desire to begin their career as a management professional as well as for those interested in making a career change. Work experience and prior coursework can be transferred to shorten the program length.



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Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration / Accounting

For those interested in getting a new start in as a professional accountant, our Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration / Accounting degree is a great place to start. The program offers instruction to prepare students for certification in accounting and provides a jumping off point for an exciting career in the accounting industry.

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration program in Accounting gives graduates a broad base in the field of business accounting. The coursework will teach students how to use accounting methods in concert with critical thinking and problem solving skills to be successful in the business world.

This program has been formatted to help prepare graduates for entry-level positions as accountants and business managers.



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Accounting and Finance Certificate

For working professionals who want the added edge of certification, the Accounting and Finance Certificate available through Kaplan College Online provides just that. Upon completion, graduates will stand out among job applicants as capable, well-trained accountants ready to succeed. The Accounting and Finance Certificate provides students with the computation, record keeping, classification, and data verification skills that are essential to becoming exceptional accountants. Students will learn how to record, track, and maintain financial records, how to analyze ledgers, compare balance sheets, and evaluate and arrange financial statements and reports.

This program has been formatted specifically for students interested in a career as a professional accountant without the extra work involved in a bachelor's degree, as well as for working professionals with a desire to increase their repertoire of business and accounting skills.



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Healthcare Management Certificate

For those interested in working as a healthcare professional, the Healthcare Management Certificate is an important first step. Completion of this certificate provides recipients with the requisite administrative tools to handle the expanding emphasis on preventative care, the changing system of healthcare delivery, the workplace reorganization and advancements in technology. In addition, graduates will have the need skills to efficiently administrate in all areas of the healthcare management industry.

This certificate program is for students with a desire to work in healthcare but do not want to focus on a degree. This path is also appropriate for working professionals who want to bolster their qualifications and desirability.



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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Kaplan College Online offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration for students and working professionals who are prepared to start on a new business career path. This degree opens doors to many professions, such as finance, banking, information technology, and purchasing. This bachelor's degree will equip you with the analytical tools necessary to succeed in the business world.

Graduates will have the quantitative skills necessary to handle multifaceted situations in all aspects of business, including problem solving and decision making. The degree emphasizes the acquisition of skills in finance, information systems management, and accounting.



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Bachelor of Science in Management

The Kaplan College Online Bachelor of Science in Management will give graduates the exact skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing, always competitive management job market.

The Bachelor of Science in Management degree is designed to strengthen the development of analytical techniques, critical reasoning, communication skills, technical understanding, strategic efficiency and other essential management skills. Graduates will complete a degree with an emphasis in one of three concentrations: Healthcare Management, e-business, or Marketing and Sales.



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Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

For those interested in starting a new profession in law enforcement, the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree will greatly assist you in the acquisition of the skills needed to excel in your desired career.

The degree offers graduates a sturdy educational base in corrections, law enforcement, court procedures, and security. These courses, in addition to a general education core create the framework on which to build a successful career in a variety of areas within the Criminal Justice system.



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Crime Scene Technician Certificate

The Crime Scene Technician Certificate provides students with the training necessary to work at the scene of a crime, gathering and examine evidence to be used in a criminal investigation. Students who complete this certification will understand the accurate method of establishing crime scene limits, as well as the various methods of locating evidence like fingerprints and other discoverable criminal evidence.



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Terrorism and National Security Management Certificate

The Kaplan College Terrorism and National Security Management Certificate provides essential coursework for those with a desire to join the effort to halt terrorism. Training will include in-depth coverage of the various types of terrorism, including terrorism meant to force social change, terrorism meant to destabilize governments, terrorism meant to exact demands on governments. Curriculum will focus on a number of terrorist organizations and the ways in which they utilize explosives, weapons, and extreme violence to further their causes.



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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

The Kaplan College Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree will provide those interested in working in law-enforcement, corrections, or security with the tools to succeed.

The program supplies graduates with a hands on criminal justice education. In addition, the coursework will unite investigative and analytical skills with the professional tools needed in all fields of law-enforcement. Recipients of the degree will have acquired the skills necessary to excel in probation, law-enforcement, parole, corrections, juvenile justice, and all other areas of the criminal justice system.



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Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems

If the only thing holding you back from pursuing a career in Information Systems is outdated technological knowledge and skill, then the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems can get you up to speed and ready for a new career.

The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems offers students the technological know how, the focused career skills, and the broad general education base necessary to succeed in a wide range of ground floor job opportunities. In addition, the program provides working professionals with many career-improving prospects. On top of that, students will learn computer network maintenance and installation, database management, web page development, and hardware troubleshooting. Students may opt to focus on programming, web page development, or network administration as a program emphasis.



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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

For working professionals who want to be eligible for advancement opportunities in information technology, and for those looking to start a new profession as web developers, programmers, IT managers, or networking and database professionals, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology be a powerful tool in accomplishing those objectives.



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Internet and Web Development Certificate

The Kaplan College Online Internet and Web Development Certificate provides essential proficiency in website and internet development for working IT professionals interested in progressing in their field, as well as for those just starting out.

Students who complete certification will be familiar with recent developments in HTML and web design. In addition, recipients will understand how to utilize multimedia, graphics, images, and animation in web development to maximize visitor satisfaction. The Coursework includes every major component of networking and e-commerce used in creating profitable web pages. Those who complete certification will be ready to certify in the compTIA I-Net+ exam as well as the World Organization of Webmasters’ Certified Professional Webmaster exam.



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Information Technology Pathway Certificate

The Kaplan College Information Technology Pathway Certification assists students in building a foundation on which to build an IT profession.

Certification offers students fundamental information technology instruction that can be directly applied to computer hardware, computer programming, Internet, network development and database management.



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Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies

For working professionals interested in progressing in the legal field, as well as for those wishing to start a legal career, the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies will give you the competitive instruction and qualifications needed to accomplish your goals.

The Kaplan College Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies puts a legal emphasis on the learning essential ethical and value judgment skills, and effective communication skills. In addition the program looks at the various legal specializations and teaches valuable research and problem solving skills. The coursework focuses heavily on subjects like litigation, civil contracts, criminal law, and legal research that are all vital parts of a successful paralegal career.



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Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies

The Kaplan College Online Bachelor of Science in Paralegal studies provides the education necessary to become a successful professional paralegal.

The degree offers professional instruction that assists students in gaining essential paralegal skills. Students who complete the program will have the qualifications necessary to succeed in many different paralegal positions. Working in corporate law division, a private firm, or for a government agency, paralegals will assist lawyers, prepare litigation, legal research and document oversight. Graduates will have excellent technological skills as well as polished analytical and research abilities.

Students of the paralegal degree at Kaplan College Online can choose from three program emphasis areas: Office Management, Dispute Resolution, or Personal Injury.



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Pathway to Paralegal Certificate

The Kaplan College Pathway to Paralegal Certificate introduces students to the paralegal field and offers a complete explanation of the American legal system. Students will learn the details of case management, fact-finding and research, pleadings, investigation, trial procedures, motions, post-trial procedures, and the rest of the intricacies of civil litigation. In addition, students will gain an understanding of the legal research process and its roll in developing compelling legal arguments.

If you are interested in becoming a legal professional, then the paralegal program is the place to start.



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