Kaplan University offers a broad selection of associate's,
bachelor's, and master's degree programs that consider the career
goals of working adults from a variety of professional
disciplines.* Programs are designed with an emphasis on
real-world knowledge and skill development.
Online areas of study include business, criminal justice,
education, nursing, paralegal studies, and information
technology, as well as distance learning programs. Offering
flexibility and convenience for busy students, courses are taught
by industry leaders with access to current marketplace knowledge
and on-the-job skills. Some classroom features include readings,
lectures, Web Field Trips, participation in group activities and
online discussions, and quizzes and tests.
Kaplan University is regionally accredited. Visit our website for
details.
Kaplan University proudly offers reduced tuition rates for
active-duty military personnel, military spouses, and military
veterans.
The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Human
Services program is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary
for you 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.
Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Online)
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If you already have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a
regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan
University's online advanced start program can help you earn a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology in as little as two years.
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (Online)
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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to
prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary 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.
Students can focus their course of study by choosing from three
emphasis areas:
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Child and Family Welfare: 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.
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Gerontology: 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.
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Human Services Administration: 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.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Online)
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Do you like people? Are you interested in what makes them tick
and why they behave the way they do? If so, consider pursuing a
Bachelor of Science in Psychology online at Kaplan University.
Upon graduation, you could be prepared to pursue opportunities in
organizations, agencies, and research settings where employees
must know how to properly assess people and manage interpersonal
relations.
This 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 as you examine the cultural conditions that motivate
people, and learn to consider psychological issues logically and
responsibly. You will have the opportunity to utilize the
scientific approach to evaluate behavior and mental processes
relating to personal, social, and organizational issues.
The bachelor's degree could also prepare you for graduate-level
studies in psychology.‡
Students can focus their course of study by choosing from three
emphasis areas:
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Child Development Emphasis: Gain insight into the
importance of social relationships created and maintained
during childhood.
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Applied Behavioral Analysis Emphasis: Examine the
design, analysis, and application of learning theories and
behavioral principles to understand what motivates human
behavior.
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Substance Abuse Emphasis: Identify the risk factors for
substance abuse and investigate prevention, evaluation, and
treatments.
*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.
‡While the program is designed to prepare graduates to
pursue continued graduate-level education, the University cannot
guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate
programs.