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The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program is to help prepare you with knowledge of accounting theories and principles as they apply to the business world. The program's focus goes beyond analyzing and interpreting numbers; you study how to communicate vital information effectively and network with people from all walks of business. Earning an associate degree in accounting online at Kaplan University may prepare you for a variety of entry-level opportunities in the field of accounting‡.
‡ Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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If you are interested in advancing your career, consider how the online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration could help prepare you to pursue the career opportunities you seek. The program's curriculum combines accounting and microcomputer skills with managerial techniques. The program is designed to help you develop teamwork and leadership skills, as well as an ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. The program's emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving skills could help prepare you to pursue a rewarding career in business administration.* Students may personalize their degree by choosing a career focus area. Career focus areas allow you to focus your elective choices on an area of study that best fits your desired career path. Choose from event planning, sales, retail management, and more.
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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An associate in Criminal Justice degree provides a solid foundation for a wide variety of career options for those looking to make an impact in their communities. Along with a liberal arts education base, you will also learn the technical skills required to seek entry-level employment in the field. The associate program also offers three areas of emphasis in Law Enforcement, Private Security and Corrections for the student to specialize in. Students can complete this degree in 2 years.

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This program is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. Students completing the program can seek employment as firefighters, fire inspectors, and fire investigators, among other positions.

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If you are interested in health information data as it relates to patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program may be for you. The program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.

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The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services program is to provide the knowledge and skills to help you 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 life of those unable to help themselves.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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This online associate in Computer Information Systems degree will enhance your skills and knowledge in information technology to give you the advantage you need to attain your career goals. The program prepares you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills necessary to install and maintain computer and wireless networks, create Java applications, manage databases and develop Web pages. The graduate will be ready for entry-level employment in 2 years or less.

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This associate in Paralegal Studies degree program will prepare you to become a vital part of a legal team by assisting lawyers as a Paralegal. Courses cover how to draft documents, research legal topics, and interview clients as you work under the supervision of an attorney. This accredited program will help make you a top employment prospect to advance your career opportunities in the field.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a bank teller who cashes checks, accepts deposits and loan payments, and processes withdrawals, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you would like to pursue entry-level positions in many areas of the business world, including accounting and finance, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a customer service representative who serves as a direct point of contact for customers and ensures that they receive an adequate level of service by answering their questions and addressing their concerns, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Choose the event planning career focus area if you are interested in coordinating every detail of meetings and conventions, from the speakers and meeting location to arranging for printed materials and audiovisual equipment.

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If you would like to pursue entry-level positions in hotel operations and food and beverage management, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Consider the health club operations career focus area if your desired position requires you to oversee the business-related aspects of a health club or fitness center, including creating and overseeing programs that meet the needs of the club's members.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Choose the information processing career focus area if you are interested in using software, spreadsheet, and database applications to organize and analyze information.

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If you would like to pursue office management roles in small business settings with responsibilities in areas that include office communications, supply purchasing and inventory, file management and organization, general human resource functions, and overall administrative functions, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Consider the sales career focus area if your desired position requires you to generate interest in merchandise from wholesale and retail buyers and purchasing agents, and address clients' questions and concerns.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you would like to pursue entry-level roles in small business settings with responsibilities in areas that include payroll accounting, sales, and customer service, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Consider the travel counseling career focus area if your desired position requires you to offer advice on destinations and make arrangements for transportation, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and tours for clients.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you are interested in advancing your business career or exploring new job opportunities in a variety of fields, including banking, financial services, purchasing, and information technology, consider the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program. The program is designed to teach you quantitative skills to help you meet your career goals. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in the accounting industry, including tax preparation firms and payroll departments‡. Courses cover accounting principles including new tax laws, financial statements, balance sheets, asset management, inventory analysis, accounting software, and cost-volume-profit analysis. Choose a degree emphasis area in auditing-forensic accountancy, managerial accountancy, public accountancy, or tax accountancy.
‡Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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While earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Business Security and Assurance, learners will explore basic core business disciplines and then examine the broad spectrum of security and business continuity threats that can affect operations from inside or outside sources. Learners will develop security plans to implement to protect information security, accounting fraud, and destruction of physical premises or assets. Graduates will also gain a greater understanding of operations management and disaster recovery measures to backup and restore systems to minimize damages.

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An online Bachelor of Science in Communication from Kaplan University could prepare you to become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information in today's competitive global workplace. The program combines theory and application, and is designed to help you improve your writing and speaking skills and develop a deeper understanding of social issues and new media. These abilities, together with proficiency in research and knowledge of social change, could prepare you to pursue career opportunities in public administration, advertising, public relations, human resources, law, criminal justice, politics, ministry, social services, technical writing, opinion and market research, fundraising, civil service, international business, management, marketing, and publishing.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts education. The Web-based baccalaureate program combines the professional skills of specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. As a graduate of this program, you may seek opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, fraud investigation, or juvenile justice facilities.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: computer crime, corrections, crime scene investigation, forensic psychology, homeland security, juvenile justice, or law enforcement.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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As the population in the United States increases, the number of law enforcement employees could follow suit. A growing workforce may require more supervisors to manage, lead, train, and discipline. If you are interested in pursuing a criminal justice management position, consider the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management. The program is designed to help you effectively apply managerial skills in diverse criminal justice work environments and could help you advance in your current career.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development is a nonlicensure program that adheres to the National Association for the Education of Young Children's (NAEYC) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs, and is designed to prepare you to work in early childhood settings with children from birth through age eight.* Foundation coursework includes topics such as growth and development, applied theory, ethics and professionalism, children in the inclusive classroom, health and nutrition, and lesson planning and implementation.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Earn your bachelor's degree to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. The curriculum includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, the role of the fire service within the community, and the technical, legal, and social aspects of arson. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. It may be a good fit for individuals aspiring to become firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first-line supervisors, or managers of firefighters.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Health Science prepares students for leadership and options for many health care positions. Courses explore the concepts, values, research methods, and applications in health care and health science-related industries. The program teaches the principles of healthy living and also develops the administrative, ethical, and professional leadership skills for numerous career opportunities or further graduate studies.

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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills 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 life of those unable to help themselves. Choose a degree emphasis area in child and family welfare, gerontology, or human services administration.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you are interested in preparing for law school, or a career in business or government legal departments, then this bachelor's in Legal Studies degree can help you achieve your goals. By learning how the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the American legal system work together within Constitutional guidelines, you will understand how the political and governmental arms are utilized to enforce and enact the laws of the land. You will also become a more effective communicator and learn the research skills that you will need in any career path you choose to go in, graduating in 4 years or less. While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.

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Kaplan University understands that it is important to develop a variety of skills and basic knowledge of your chosen field. That is why Kaplan University offers you the chance 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. Simply stated, Kaplan University lets you decide what you want to study. It is the power of choice.
†Kaplan University does not guarantee the transfer of any credits through this process.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Nutrition Science can prepare students to enter one of the fastest-growing, most essential of all health science fields. Courses will build on general nutrition science and guidelines for healthy living as well as the research methods and applications for a broad range of life science occupations. Emphasis is also given to developing administrative and leadership skills for positions throughout the health care field.

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Do you like people? Are you interested in what makes them tick and why they think and behave the way they do? Then consider earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology online at Kaplan University. The program is designed to help prepare you to pursue work in organizations, agencies, and research settings where employees must know how to properly assess people and manage interpersonal relations*. The Kaplan University degree program examines the major concepts, values, theories, studies, research methods, and historical trends in psychology as they apply to human behavior, learning, and development. Study to gain a deeper understanding of psychological theory and methodology. Examine the cultural conditions that motivate people and consider psychological issues logically and responsibly. Choose a degree emphasis area in applied behavioral analysis, child development, or substance abuse.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Topics include how to detect, recognize, and prevent specific types of fraud committed against organizations and individuals. Combine your accounting and finance skills with law and investigative techniques to judge whether or not an activity is illegal. Graduates may work with law enforcement or lawyers, serving as an expert witness during trials‡.
‡ Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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Management accountants (also called cost, managerial, industrial, corporate, or private accountants) record and analyze financial information‡. This process includes strategic planning and budgeting, performance evaluation, and both cost and asset management. Management accountants are also responsible for financial report preparation, financial analyses, cost accounting, and more.
‡ Certain accounting positions may require further certification and/or licensing by individual states.

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Review how to handle auditing, tax, and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, or individuals. Emphasis area topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, manufacturing of inventories, and more.

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Study auditing, tax laws, and consulting for corporations, governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Emphasis area topics include comparisons with financial accounting, basic cost accounting terminology and principles, cost classification, manufacturing of inventories, and more.

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Choose the business process management career focus area if you are interested in creating process models that can be simulated, analyzed, and executed directly by the business, and aid the decision making of business executives by modeling and simulating “what-if” scenarios.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a financial analyst who assesses the economic performance of companies and industries for firms and institutions with money to invest, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Consider the human resources career focus area if your desired position requires a thorough understanding of employment practices, personnel administration, employee training, compensation, and benefits.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you are interested in studying how to address the broad spectrum of security and business continuity threats, including breaches in information security; accounting fraud; violations of municipal, state, and federal regulations; and destruction of physical premises or assets, consider this career focus area.

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Choose the information systems management career focus area if you are interested in managing systems development, including controlling the life expectancy of systems, and stakeholder expectations within organizations and government agencies.

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If you are interested in studying the business process management model, effective strategies for human resource management, and the concepts and principles involved in analyzing and implementing a marketing strategy, consider this career focus area.

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If you would like to pursue employment or career advancement in firms that emphasize the sale and marketing of products and services to consumers, businesses, and industries, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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Choose the new media/Internet marketing career focus area if you are interested in studying digital media marketing including Web 2.0 and social networking, search engine and email marketing, the management of digital customer data, and electronic customer relationship management systems.

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If you are interested in studying management techniques as they apply to information systems, operations, and supply chains, and examining the basics of financial statement analysis, consider this career focus area.

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Consider the project management career focus area if your desired position requires you to oversee elements of a project by defining the project's goals, creating a plan, monitoring progress, and closing out the project when completed.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you would like to pursue a career as a risk management analyst who oversees programs to minimize risks and losses that might arise from financial transactions and business operations, consider this career focus area.*
*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, eligible for career advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

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If you are interested in analyzing consumer behavior, exploring techniques for successful salesforce management, and developing a deeper understanding of team dynamics, consider this career focus area.

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Examine the basics of computer crime. Study the nature of computer crime and its possible impact on business and society, the investigation of computer crime, the legal implications of monitoring crime in cyberspace, the protection of digital assets, and computer forensics.

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Study the administrative and operational aspects of the U.S. correctional system, both institutional and community based. Confront issues such as overcrowding, inmate rights, and juvenile justice. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue opportunities at local, state, and federal jail facilities and juvenile detention centers in administrative, tactical, and managerial roles.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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Study techniques for locating, collecting, and analyzing crime scene evidence used in courts of law. Identify boundaries of a crime scene and review the principles of searching the crime scene for specific types of evidence, identifiable forensic material, and other items of evidentiary value. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue a crime investigation position in a law enforcement organization.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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Focus on enhancing your ability to identify and interact with mentally ill individuals, intervene in crisis situations, and understand the impact of crime on its victims and the community. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue positions within police departments and law enforcement agencies, as well as opportunities in social services and the judicial system.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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Examine the roots of terrorism, response methods to weapons of mass destruction and other disaster incidents, crisis negotiation, and conflict resolution. The program is designed to help prepare criminal justice professionals, military personnel, or businesspeople for new opportunities in the field of criminal justice, especially with multinational corporations.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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Focus on the unique needs of youth in today's justice system. Examine sentencing, risk and needs assessment, psychology, intervention/diversion/prevention programs, communication and relationship building, case management, and more.

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Examine the roles, responsibilities, issues, and trends related to contemporary law enforcement organizations. Explore evidence and proof. Study trial proceedings, constitutional concepts, and criminal case law. As a graduate, you may qualify to pursue advanced positions within police departments and other law enforcement agencies.*
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

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If you are an RN and your career goals require earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND a Master of Science in Nursing, consider the new RN-to-MS in Nursing option. The RN-to-MS in Nursing option offers associate's or diploma-level nurses and nurses with a bachelor's degree in another field the opportunity to satisfy specific core requirements for Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program while completing their bachelor's degree in nursing. Students then have the opportunity to enter Kaplan University's Master of Science in Nursing program in a condensed format. Students completing this accelerated program will earn their Kaplan University BS in Nursing and MS in Nursing degrees at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.