Knowledge for a Professional Life
It's easy to find a college out there that will teach you facts and figures. At Kaplan, however, we emphasize absorbing and applying real-world knowledge that will best serve your professional life.
Kaplan University's online degrees and distance learning programs can help you achieve your professional goals.
As a school of higher education, Kaplan University is unparalleled. Here you will find a world of practical, real-world knowledge that is meaningful in your daily life. Studying at Kaplan University, you learn how to educate yourself, how to make the world work for you, instead of just memorizing by rote. You'll find a dedication to giving you the academic support and personal attention you need, instead of traditional classrooms.
Faculty description
Because Kaplan University is online, we can recruit faculty without limitations, geographical or otherwise. This freedom lets us recruit the best educators and business professionals from all over the nation. This means that our students are taught by real-world experts, with access to the most current knowledge and skills ... a world of knowledge that will benefit your professional life.
AT A GLANCE
Accreditation - The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Learning Formats - Online
Degrees offered - Associate, Bachelor, Master, Certificates
Faculty type - Part time and Full time
Student Services - Career Counseling, Academic Advising, Job placement, Alumni association, Mentoring, Online library, Technical Support, Innovative learning techniques
Financial Aid - Financial aid counseling, Scholarships accepted, Grants accepted, Military accepted, Employer tuition accepted, Work study offered
FINANCIAL AID
Federal Student Aid (Fafsa)
Funding intended to help students pay educational expenses including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, etc. for education at a college, university, or private school.
Financial Aid Non-US Citizen
Funding intended to assist foreign students in paying school-related expenses, including tuition and fess, room and board, books and supplies, etc., for education at a college, university, or private school.
Grants
A block of funding provided by the government for specific purposes such as paying for tuition
Scholarships
An award of access, or a financial aid award for an individual student scholar, for the purpose of furthering their education. These are awarded based on criteria which usually reflect the values and purposes of the donor or founder of the award.
Student Loans
Funds loaned to students to assist students in paying school-related expenses, usually carrying a lower interest rate than other loans and typically issued by the government
Work Study
A structured method of combining secondary education with practical work experience designed to help students make the important school-to-work transition, participate in service learning, and meet experiential learning initiatives
Private Loans
Funds loaned to students by private lenders, with no federal forms to complete, to bridge the gap between the actual cost of education and the limited amount the government allows students to borrow in its programs
Military
Funds, commonly known as the GI Bill, granted to eligible veterans of the armed forces to pay for school-related expenses; bill benefits cover only about three-fifths of the average cost of a college education, with about a third of eligible veterans failing to use their benefits.
Tuition Reimbursement
Provides eligible employees with the opportunity to maintain or improve their professional capabilities through study at accredited institutions with part or all of expense being paid by the employer
Payment Plans
Flexibility plans established through the school to determine schedule and rate of repayment of borrowed funds
Productive and Exciting Learning
The human touch. That's Kaplan University's focus in using high technology to enhance online learning, instead of using the traditional classroom experience. That touch is driven by our commitment to provide personal attention and academic support to our students. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of Kaplan University's online education creates innovative learning opportunities. These are some highlights:
Learn From Instructors With Real-World Experience
Practicing professionals teach our courses. You will learn the most up-to-date knowledge and skills because your instructors work in the fields they teach. In a landscape that is constantly evolving, having the most current, real-world education is an important benefit.
Benefit from a Premier Education Provider
No matter what skills you need to reach your career and educational goals, Kaplan University has the program you need. We have become one of the world's finest providers of online education, building on a long and distinguished history as both an academic pioneer and career-maker.
Reach into Our Library's Vast Resources
Kaplan University offers students all the services of a university library via its relationship with UAH Salmon Library at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama. Bursting with a collection 325,000 volumes along with collections of U.S. government documents, materials in microform and microfiche, and manuscript collections, the UAH Salmon Library is a fully appointed university library.
Our Degrees
Kaplan University Associate's Degrees
AAS in Information Technology
AAS in Paralegal Studies
AAS in Public Administration and Policy
AASIT - Help Desk Administration
AASIT/Application Development
AASIT/Network Administration
AASIT/Web Development
Kaplan University Bachelor's Degrees
Advanced Start BS in Accounting
Advanced Start BS in Business Administration
Advanced Start BS in Communication
Advanced Start BS in Criminal Justice
Advanced Start BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management
Advanced Start BS in Environmental Policy and Management
Advanced Start BS in Fire and Emergency Management
Advanced Start BS in Fire Science
Advanced Start BS in Health and Wellness
Advanced Start BS in Health Science
Advanced Start BS in Healthcare Administration
Advanced Start BS in Human Services
Advanced Start BS in Information Technology
Advanced Start BS in International and Comparative Criminal Justice
Advanced Start BS in Legal Studies
Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science
Advanced Start BS in Paralegal Studies
Advanced Start BS in Political Science
Advanced Start BS in Professional Studies
Advanced Start BS in Psychology
Advanced Start BS in Public Administration and Policy
Advanced Start BS in Public Health
Advanced Start BSBA - Information Assurance
BS in Accounting
BS in Business Administration
BS in Business Administration - New Media/Internet Marketing
BS in Business Administration - Project Management
BS in Communication
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management
BS in Environmental Policy and Management
BS in Fire and Emergency Management
BS in Fire Science
BS in Health and Wellness
BS in Health Information Management
BS in Health Science
BS in Healthcare Administration
BS in Human Services/Child and Family Welfare
BS in Human Services/Gerontology
BS in Human Services/Human Services Administration
BS in Information Technology
BS in Information Technology - Health Informatics
BS in Information Technology - Mobile Computing
BS in Information Technology - New Media/Internet Marketing
BS in Information Technology - Project Management
BS in International and Comparative Criminal Justice
BS in Legal Studies
BS in Liberal Studies
BS in Nutrition Science
BS in Paralegal Studies
BS in Political Science
BS in Professional Studies
BS in Psychology/Applied Behavior Analysis
BS in Psychology/Child Development
BS in Psychology/Substance Abuse
BS in Public Administration and Policy
BS in Public Health
BSA/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy
BSA/Government-Nonprofit Accountancy
BSA/Managerial Accountancy
BSA/Public-General Accountancy
BSA/Tax Accountancy
BSCJ/Computer Crime
BSCJ/Corrections
BSCJ/Crime Scene Investigation
BSCJ/Forensic Psychology
BSCJ/Homeland Security
BSCJ/Juvenile Justice
BSCJ/Law Enforcement
BSIT/Application Development
BSIT/Database Management
BSIT/Information Security and Forensics
BSIT/Network Administration
BSIT/Web Development
RN to BS in Nursing
RN to MS in Nursing
Kaplan University Master's Degrees
MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades K-12)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
Master of Public Health - Health Education
MBA/Entrepreneurship
MBA/Finance
MBA/Health Care Management
MBA/Human Resources
MBA/International Business
MBA/Marketing
MBA/Project Management
MBA/Supply Chain Management and Logistics
MS in Accounting
MS in Criminal Justice
MS in Education (for Practicing Teachers Grades K-12)
MS in Education - Educational Leadership
MS in Education - Instructional Technology (K-12)
MS in Higher Education - College Administration and Leadership
MS in Higher Education - College Teaching and Learning
MS in Higher Education - Online College Teaching
MS in Higher Education - Student Affairs
MS in Information Technology
MS in Information Technology - Project Management
MS in Legal Studies
MS in Management/Change Leadership
MS in Management/Health Care Management
MS in Management/Human Resources
MS in Management/Project Management
MS in Management/Supply-Chain Management and Logistics
MS in Management/Various Concentrations
MS in Nursing
MS in Nursing - Nurse Informatics
MS in Nursing/Nurse Administrator
MS in Nursing/Nurse Educator
MS in Psychology - Addictions
MS in Psychology - Applied Behavioral Analysis
MS in Psychology - General Psychology
MSCJ - Leadership/Executive Management
MSCJ/Corrections
MSCJ/Global Issues in Criminal Justice
MSCJ/Law
MSCJ/Policing
MSE in Instructional Technology - Adult Learning/Organizations
MSIT/Business Intelligence
MSIT/Security and Assurance
MSPH - Public Health Program Development
Kaplan University Certificate Programs
Corrections Certificate
Information Technology Pathway Certificate
Internet and Website Development Certificate
Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate
Legal Secretary Certificate
Management and Supervision Certificate in Criminal Justice
Private Security Certificate