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To fulfill a promise to yourself. To earn a better living doing something you truly enjoy. To reinvent yourself and survive the economic downturn. At Kaplan University, we understand why you’re going back to school. The outcome of your education is our most important concern.
Kaplan University is an accredited*, leading provider of online higher education. We offer 170 online programs and degrees in a variety of fields. Rigorous curriculum is designed to provide you with the relevant skills to pursue your career and personal goals.† Faculty members are experienced practitioners within their fields and focus on real-world, practical skills.
Earning a degree is a significant investment of your time and money; that’s why Kaplan University offers numerous opportunities for you to complete your degree faster and save money, too. Some of these include accelerated programs, credit for eligible prior training or work/life experience, and scholarships.‡ We are committed to helping you pursue your goals and will support you from admission through graduation with a helpful team of advisors dedicated to guiding you to success.
Kaplan University provides the quality education you want in a format designed to serve your needs—online, on your time.
The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services program is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for students 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.
An online Bachelor of Science in Communication from Kaplan University could prepare you to become an effective creator and conveyor 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.†
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.
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.
Psychology is the study of why people think and behave the way they do. Factors such as depression and other mental disorders, marriage and family problems, job stress, addiction, and a growing elderly population contribute to increased demand for psychology services in the United States.* Working as a psychologist requires a doctoral degree; however, with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kaplan University you may qualify for many entry-level jobs in community mental health centers, vocational rehabilitation centers, and correctional programs.
Study psychology within the context of the criminal justice system. 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.
Concentrate on the complexities of issues facing children and families in our society. Graduates could assess, evaluate, intervene, and re-evaluate social structures, such as adoption, foster care, child protection, and reunification, as they work with children and families.
Focus on the physical, mental, and psychosocial development of humans during the aging process. This emphasis area supports students with an interest in working directly with the growing aging population and as advocates for seniors in our society. The courses are designed to prepare graduates to work with the change process of aging and address how the aging population impacts social policy and program delivery.
Explore management and administrative roles within the human services arena. The courses are designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to work with diverse funding sources, influence policy, supervise staff, and advocate on behalf of those most vulnerable in our society. Graduates may assist in situations involving other agencies and players in the human services industry.
Undergo extensive examination of design, analysis, and application of learning theories and behavioral principles to understand what motivates human behavior. Study the skills required for a myriad of jobs, including working with autistic children and adults with special needs and assisting certified behavioral analysts who conduct research or create behavior modification programs.
Explore behavioral development from birth to adolescence. Study the various approaches to understanding and helping children with special needs and diverse backgrounds. Gain insight into the importance of social relationships created and maintained during childhood. Career options for graduates include coordinating services for children with developmental disabilities or serving as a child care worker or a child welfare caseworker.
Identify the risk factors for substance abuse and investigate prevention, evaluation, and treatment strategies. Selecting this emphasis area may help you prepare for careers in clinical and educational settings working with youth and adults, or for jobs in abuse treatment programs and public health program initiatives.
The Master of Science in Educational Psychology is designed to help you develop competencies to evaluate and recommend improvements in educational programs, student learning, and instruction. It is not focused on the clinical practice of school psychologists and does not lead to licensure or certification.
Faculty members who are practicing professionals in the field will guide you as you:
Focus on institutional and program-level assessment and evaluation in higher education. Course topics include design and lead planning, assessment, evaluation, and reporting efforts in offices of institutional research, institutional effectiveness, and educational assessment in traditional and online colleges and universities.
Pursuing a Master of Science in Psychology from Kaplan University offers you a unique opportunity to blend the rich, academic tradition of psychology with exciting, contemporary applications of the science. You will focus on the processes that underlie the individual human experience and behavior, as well as core knowledge, theories, and research in the field. In addition to helping you develop a broad foundation in psychology, the master's degree program is designed to enhance your knowledge in the area of emphasis that best fits your career and educational goals.
Whether you are looking to build upon your existing career or pursuing a new profession, pursuing a Master of Science in Management online at Kaplan University is designed to offer you the knowledge and skills to succeed.
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) program teaches focuses on the most effective management and organizational strategies and concepts to make a difference in the global marketplace. In this comprehensive online master's degree program you will receive rigorous training--including assignments, reports, presentations, and group projects--all designed to help you develop the proficiencies you may need to find solutions in real-life business situations.
Specialization areas are built into the Master of Science in Management's core requirements, so students can choose from the following specialization areas:
Study the principles of addictions counseling, group counseling, psychopharmacology, and co-occurring disorders, and apply them to guide clients toward recovery.
Focus on the developmentally disabled, the autistic, and individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Utilize behavioral concepts and theories, and develop assessment and intervention skills.
Examine broad aspects of psychology, including behavioral approaches, neuropsychology, psychopathology, and cognitive psychology.
*Kaplan University is regionally accredited. See our website for details.
†Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability of credit. See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
†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.
‡Kaplan University does not guarantee the transferability of credit. See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
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