For those who have chosen careers in the public sector and helping professions, let Kaplan University's School of Arts and Sciences support their calling. Programs are designed for people with a passion for driving change or making a difference in the lives of children, individuals with special needs, and communities. We offer degrees in public administration, psychology, human services, early childhood development, and communication. Kaplan University's practicing faculty members go beyond book knowledge to help prepare you for real-world experiences and keep you up-to-date on current trends and best practices. Coursework is designed to meet high industry standards and several programs focus on educational requirements for select examinations that could lead to certification in certain fields.^[1]

• Learn online, but not on your own–You can schedule one-on-one meetings with your instructors and advisors, and work and with other students like you around the country and the world.
• Receive One-on-One Support–Work one-on-one with an Education Advisor who will guide you along your degree plan and help you with any academic issues you may encounter.
• Several opportunities to save money and time–You could receive credit for prior eligible coursework and experience, take advantage of accelerated bachelor's to master's degree programs, apply for our College of Public Service scholarship, and more.^[2]

Stay true to your passion; let us help you pursue your educational and career goals.^[3]

[1] Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will be eligible to sit for or pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.
[2] Kaplan University does not guarantee transferability of credit. See University Catalog for the Transfer of Credit policy. Additional terms and conditions apply to scholarships.
[3] 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.

A Kaplan University business degree focuses on the practical career skills relevant to a global economy. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as finance, management, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Our MBA and Master of Science in Management curriculum reflect the latest trends in the industry, with case studies selected from current events around the globe. Your online courses include interaction with experienced business professors and classmates working in diverse fields. From business fundamentals such as decision making, logistics, and technology, to professional strategies to help increase your marketability, our courses are all about keeping your knowledge fresh and your skills sharp.

Kaplan University's School of Public Safety has helped more than 9,500 graduates achieve their educational goals. We offer one of the largest selections of online public safety degrees and specializations in the areas of criminal justice, fire science, and emergency management. These emphasize practical learning through an engaging curriculum and select internship and externship opportunities. The experience is enhanced by our instructors-industry professionals with diverse backgrounds in public safety and law. We also offer a variety of options that could help reduce the completion time and cost of your degree, including industry-related scholarships, experiential credit, and discounts for IUPA and IAFF members.

Crime rates that had been declining in recent years are back on the rise across the U.S., while threats to homeland security pose unprecedented challenges to public safety and private enterprise. Law enforcement, correctional institutions, and private security agencies need qualified officers, investigators and agents with specialized skills and an understanding of complex social and legal issues.

The School of Criminal Justice prepares aspiring and current professionals to step up to the challenge with more than 20 online Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate programs taught by professionals with real-world experience.

Earning a master's degree or a graduate certificate in education could help you increase your career options and earning potential.^[1] At Kaplan University, we can help you pursue today's opportunities in education, whether you plan to start a teaching career or advance in one.^[2]

Kaplan University offers a convenient, flexible, and practical solution for earning your master's degree or certificate online. Many of our instructors are skilled educators and industry professionals who bring real-world experience to the interactive learning environment. Our students complete course work designed to build a strong foundation in teaching methods, and study how to enhance teaching effectiveness and integrate research-based practices into the classroom.

[1] Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the program meets the specific requirements for any individual state or school system for pay increase purposes or career advancement. Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research the requirements in any state or school system in which they intend to seek a pay increase or a promotion.
[2] 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's online higher education programs are designed to help you advance your career in postsecondary education or pursue entrance to the field.^[1] The programs offer postsecondary educators and administrators the opportunity to develop skills to help them pursue a higher level of success.

Our online master's degree and certificate programs offer a strong core of courses that could help prepare you to pursue a wide range of positions in various departments of postsecondary institutions including administration, academic affairs, admissions and advising, and student services. Plus, we offer instructional concentration tracks within our Master of Science in Higher Education for those students looking to earn graduate hours in the subject they would like to teach at the postsecondary level.^[2]

[1] 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.
[2] College teaching requirements vary by institution and program. Students are responsible for verifying the requirements to teach in any program or institution of interest.

Positions in fire departments and the emergency services industry are typically filled by dynamic individuals. Fire chiefs look for the most qualified candidates to fill managerial and higher-level support roles. Many fire departments may even require a bachelor's degree for promotion.^[1] Kaplan University's fire science and emergency service programs are designed to provide you with the education to pursue a leadership role.^[2] And, all of our course work closely follows the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education national curriculum model.

Kaplan University's online programs offer the flexibility to attend class virtually anywhere you have an Internet connection, and the convenience to study anytime, day or night.

[1] Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Fire Fighters, www.bls.gov/oco/ocos329.htm. National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
[2] 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.

Gain a professional edge on the competition in the fastest growing industry by earning your degree in the health sciences. The programs at Kaplan University provide you with real-world knowledge so that you can earn your degree and be qualified to seek licensure in your field. Learn from experienced professionals in the health sciences field and study anytime, anywhere at your convenience. Achieve your professional goals and advance your career.

Kaplan University's School of Nursing offers programs designed for the fast-changing world of health care. We deliver flexible online courses in some of the most sought-after areas of nursing—including informatics, advanced practice nursing, and nursing education.

We bring a tradition of excellence in forward-looking nursing education. For over 20 years, Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, a division of Kaplan, Inc. has prepared students for the NCLEX-RN exam—nearly 50,000 nurses since 2010 alone. Kaplan University's dedicated nursing faculty is comprised of experienced professionals who have attained high levels of achievement in their respective fields.

Our CCNE-accredited degree programs combine the convenience of online delivery with hands-on opportunities to practice what you learn in real-world health care settings.^[1] Each program's capstone course, completed in your community with the guidance of faculty, is designed to improve your delivery of patient care through practical application.

Whether you are a recently licensed RN looking to expand your professional opportunities or a highly experienced nurse seeking a management, advanced practice nursing, or teaching position, we could help you gain the skills, credentials, and knowledge to pursue your career goals.^[2]

[1] Kaplan University's online Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and online Master of Science in Nursing program are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036. Tel: 202.887.6791. Recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accreditation agency, the CCNE is dedicated to the accreditation of undergraduate- and graduate-level nursing education programs.
[2] 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's School of Legal Studies has helped more than 6,500 graduates achieve their educational goals. We are the country's largest provider of online legal studies programs including paralegal/legal studies, political science, and environmental policy.^[1] Each program is designed to provide practical skills that you could immediately apply in your career or serve as a foundation for law school.^[2] The curriculum is enhanced by select internship and externship opportunities,^[3] and professional instructors — many of whom are attorneys — who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom via engaging, live seminars. We also offer scholarships and experiential credit to eligible students to reduce the completion time and cost of their degree.

[1] Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2009-2010 Degrees and Certificates Conferred, Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate), on the Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/IPEDS.
[2] While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued bachelor-, graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any programs.
[3] The student is responsible for identifying and obtaining approval for an appropriate externship/internship in his or her location.

As the government increasingly impacts the world around us and public policy changes, new employment opportunities may exist at federal, state, and local government levels, as well as in private corporations, environmental organizations, and more. You could make the most of these opportunities with a degree from Kaplan University.^[1]

The Kaplan University School of Legal Studies offers several online degree programs that could help you prepare for a career in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. Choose from a broad undergraduate degree program like political science, or a more focused area of study like public or environmental policy. Kaplan University also offers public administration and environmental policy programs at the master's level. Because programs are online, you can study on your schedule — and our experienced professors will be there to support you along the way.

[1] 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.

Since 1998, Concord Law School has helped more than 1,300 graduates achieve their educational goals. Concord makes pursuing a law degree possible for working professionals and those limited by geography. As a Concord student, you have the opportunity to experience a curriculum based on a traditional law school program with three distinct differences—affordability, accessibility, and flexibility. Our online learning environment is designed to promote faculty and student dialogue and encourage rich student-to-student communication.

Information technology is constantly evolving. To stay ahead of the curve, employers require higher levels of skill and knowledge from their employees. Kaplan University's bachelor's degree, master's degree, and certificate programs integrate career-enhancing skills such as leadership, teamwork, professionalism, personal branding, and networking. Your online courses are hands-on, interactive, and built to reflect the latest knowledge and developments in the field of technology. Our master's degree program offers you the opportunity to create an online portfolio and personal website that you can use to showcase your skills and experience to future employers. Graduate-level specializations include business intelligence, entrepreneurship, information security and assurance, and project management.

Kaplan Continuing Education programs include a wide range of online programs that enable you to enhance your professional qualifications in less time than is required for degree programs.

Some certificate programs also earn credits that are transferable to Associate's or Bachelor's degree programs. We offer a variety of specialized certificate programs in Business, Health Care and Information Technology.

These online certificate programs are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility and program selection and want to earn their certificates in less time than is usually required for onsite programs.