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Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, the Bachelor of Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. In addition, the program explores technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. The curriculum includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, disaster and fire defense planning, hazardous materials management, fire protection structure and system design, and the role of the fire service within the community.

If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in as little as two years. A completed bachelor's degreecould help youincrease your income potential and marketability in today's job market. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bachelor's degree holders earn nearly 40 percent more than high school diploma holders and 25 percent more than associate's degree holders during their working lifetime.

Government and the public sector have increasingly become major players in nearly every facet of society. Gaining the knowledge of and skills in government process, policy, procedure, and the law could be essential for success in a wide variety of jobs. The Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Policy focuses on the study of organization, structure, and processes of government through an interdisciplinary lens, and is designed to help students develop an understanding of the issues and challenges confronting society locally, nationally, and globally.

Early childhood is a time of constant discovery, learning, and growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the long-term national job growth for the child day care services industry is expected to be 15 percent from 2008 through 2018. Professionals trained to work with young children may find opportunities in day care centers, after-school programs, and other childcare settings.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal justice and professional knowledge regarding managerial issues in the criminal justice field. This program is designed to help students become highly skilled administrators and provides a practical and applied instructional approach in the areas of supervision, leadership, management, organization, problem solving, research, and law. The program also addresses current issues impacting the field. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Management is designed to prepare students to take on additional responsibilities as leaders in criminal justice and to be productive change agents in the criminal justice system.

In our psychology programs, you will study human behavior and the mental processes that drive that behavior. Through the coursework, you will have the opportunity to learn how to assess and evaluate theories and practices related to the social, emotional, cognitive, and biological bases of how the human psyche works. As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as human services, child welfare, social work, human resources, nonprofit service agencies, and government social services.

The Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Management is designed for emergency services personnel and addresses the new challenges in technology, human resource management, and fiscal responsibility. The general public and government appointees are demanding higher levels of training and education for those who lead our nation's first response teams to catastrophic disasters, terrorist incidents, and typical emergencies. This bachelor's degree is designed to empower students to pursue leadership roles that include managing all aspects of modern fire, EMS, and emergency preparedness agencies. Additionally, this program targets those students who want to increase their administrative and management knowledge as well as occupational and life safety awareness.

Kaplan Universitys Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. As a graduate, you may be well equipped to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree. As part of the curriculum for Kaplan Universitys Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program, you will be required to complete an externship at an approved health care facility.

If you already have an associate's degree from another accredited institution, our advanced start program may help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in as little as two years. With changing financial laws and tougher scrutiny of company finances, graduates may find positions in the areas of accounting and auditing. With changing financial laws and tougher scrutiny of company finances, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster-than-average national long-term job growth for accountants and auditors from 2008 through 2018. In addition, most of those new jobs will require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

This degree program could help develop the talent you need to start or advance your career in the field of international and comparative criminal justice. You will be taught to collect, analyze, synthesize, and report information regarding international and comparative criminal justice procedures and investigations. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating policy recommendations, planning, procedural design, emerging trends, and preventative approaches to transnational crime to help you stand out in this field.

Building careers for the information age. With our advanced start program, students with associate's or bachelor's degrees can earn a BS in Communication in under two years. You will learn to become an effective creator and conveyer of ideas, concepts, and information, with improved writing and communication skills, and a deeper understanding of social issues and new media. Emphasis areas are offered in technical writing and organizational communications.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to prepare students 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 lives of those unable to help themselves. Bachelors degree students will also study how to provide interventions and develop intervention strategies that guide this population to success.

If you already have your associate's or bachelor's degree, our advanced start program can help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in under two years. Prepare for law school, or achieve professional success in an existing or future career. A capstone course is required for graduation from the degree program and three capstone options are available: an internship, thesis, or comprehensive exam.

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To get noticed in today�s competitive marketplace, strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills are necessary. With the knowledge you can gain through our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program, you could increase your chances of finding entry-level positions in the growing technological field. If you�re looking to start or advance your career but don�t want to spend four years earning your education, we also have an alternative solution for you. Our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a program that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year program with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. Now you can obtain an education that would normally take four years in half the time. Our Bachelor of Science in Information Technology has the following areas of concentration: multimedia & animation, networking, programming, and web development.

The versatility of a business degree could open the door to opportunities in various career fields, such as accounting, human resources, banking, and marketing. If you�re looking to start or advance your career but don�t want to spend four years earning your education, we have an alternative solution for you. Our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science option is a program that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year program with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offers a solid foundation in general education and basic business concepts while allowing you to personalize your curriculum to fit your specific professional goals. Choose an emphasis in general business or management.

Helping improve the quality of people's lives is more than a worthwhile calling-it is a wise career decision. Health care continues to be one of the largest industries in the United States, providing upwards of 14 million jobs nationwide. Study to help secure your future in the health care industry by enrolling in our Bachelor of Science in Health Science program. Develop professional skills and acquire the credentials that employers demand.

If you already have your associates or bachelors degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and are interested in broadening your knowledge and skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness, our Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program is for you. It may also give you faster access to graduate school or a first-professional degree by allowing you to complete your Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness in as little as two years.

Growing emphasis on preventative health care is creating new opportunities in the health care- and health and wellness-related industries. Professionals with knowledge and training in health and wellness provide support, encouragement, and education to help people live healthier lives and prevent illness or injury. If you would like to broaden your knowledge and skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness,thenourBachelor of Science in Health and Wellness may be just what you are looking for.

The Master of Public Health degree is a widely recognized professional credential for those seeking leadership and managerial positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations in the public health industry. Kaplan Universitys Master of Public Health could help you develop the administrative, ethical, and professional skills needed to apply public health principles to health education and communication programs.

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To be a successful leader in today's fast-paced business world,it is important tobe able to identify complex problems, implement solutions, and make sound decisions. The Master of Science in Managements curriculum is designed to help you develop these valuable skills. Our program focuses on the most effective management and organizational strategies and concepts to help you make a difference in todays business environment. If you already have a bachelor's degree and want to advance your existing career or begin an exciting, new profession, this program could prepare you with the knowledge and skills to help you succeed.

Rising concern over homeland security and increasing emphasis on education in law enforcement agencies have led to a greater demand for qualified criminal justice administrators and instructors nationwide. If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career in criminal justice, Kaplan University's Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offers a convenient, flexible opportunity to help achieve your goal.

A master's degree in information technology could prepare you with the communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and technical competencies to help advance your career.You will have the opportunity to apply appropriate technologies in the analysis and design of information systems, as well as assess ethical, legal, and social issues.

If you already have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college and want to earn an advanced degree to further your career, the Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management could help you pursue your goal. Kaplan Universitys Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management could help prepare you to pursue management-level positions with employers such as the Department of Homeland Security and other federal, state, and local agencies, as well consulting companies in the private sector.

If you've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, our new certificate program is a great way to begin your career in the paralegal profession. It will also provide you with foundational coursework to become a certified legal assistant. You will learn how to communicate effectively in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal sources. You will also become skilled at applying concepts to relevant legal arguments and examining ethics in legal environments.

Medical billing is vital to the smooth functioning of the medical office. Medical billers calculate the total amount due from a patient, prepare invoices to be sent out, and follow up to ensure that payment has been received. Medical Coding involves recording designated codes in patients' medical records. The curriculum includes classroom lectures and lab training in: health insurance including paperwork, legal issues, and insurance fraud and abuse; dental claims; general office procedures, including use of office machines, keyboarding and computer applications; and medical coding and terminology. Upon graduation, you will be able to seek entry-level employment in doctors' offices, clinics, hospitals, home health care services, nursing and residential care facilities, and insurance companies.

Our phlebotomist program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in our medical labs to help you develop the highly technical skill of intravenous blood withdrawal. Coursework may include keyboarding and data information processing, medical terminology, introduction to human diseases, and presentation skills. Prior to completing this program, you will be required to complete an externship to gain on-the-job experience as a phlebotomist. You must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) prior to starting your externship. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be to search for entry-level employment as a phlebotomist in a clinic, drug treatment center, surgical center, lab, hospital, or other health care facility. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.

The Information Technology Pathway Certificate program is an important first step if you are looking to build a new career in IT. Our program provides you with foundational knowledge of key information technology areas, including computer hardware, the Internet, databases, computer programming, and networking.

Are you looking to pursue a career in a growing field that allows you to assist others in need? Our Medical Assistant Certificate program offers in-depth training to help prepare you for an entry-level position as a medical assistant. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on laboratory experience, you can learn how to assist during examinations, perform basic laboratory tests, administer EKGs and medications, record vital signs, and schedule appointments.

The Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate program will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to begin a successful career in information technology. Our comprehensive curriculum provides you with the foundational knowledge you will need to pursue further study in advanced programming and adapt to the future changes in technology. As a student in this program, you will receive an introduction to three programming languages: Visual Basic (for Windows programs), HTML (the Internet presentation language), and C++ (an object-oriented programming language).

If you are interested in beginning a career in information technology or advancing your current position by increasing your knowledge of website development, the Internet and Website Development Certificate program is for you. Our program introduces you to the computer field and progresses to Web page creation in HTML. You will gain specialized knowledge of Web development using multimedia, graphics, image, and animation tools. The curriculum also covers the study of e-commerce solutions and networking fundamentals. The program prepares you for the CompTIA i-Net+ certification exam and parts of the World Organization of Webmasters' Certified Professional Webmaster certification.

From direct support and service to customer relations and office reception, an office manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of an office. This career requires knowledge of many different aspects of business administration. Through our Office Management Certificate program, you can learn how to accomplish these tasks and begin or advance your career in this exciting field. Our curriculum teaches you the basic concepts required for the varying tasks of office management. Courses include: composition and writing, professional studies, accounting, information and office management, and business law.

Computer forensics is a career field that focuses on the investigation and analysis of computer-related criminal activity (sometimes called cybercrime). The computer forensics program at Kaplan College, Hagerstown campus, is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and technical skills required to pursue a career in this highly technical career field. This program is designed to lead to entry-level employment in national and local security, data and network security in public and private sectors, intrusion detection facilities, and several careers in the judicial system. Specific job titles may include computer forensics specialist, cybercrime investigator, network security analyst, security coordinator, security specialist.

At Kaplan College, you can train to play a significant role in a health care facility. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program combines classroom instruction in marketing and facility planning with hands-on training in medical coding and abstracting procedures. This is your opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully seek a career in the health technology field. Our program can teach you how to sign code numbers for diagnoses and procedures, answer legal and insurance inquiries, evaluate health record content for accuracy, and compile reports.

The graphic design program at Hesser College, Manchester campus, can help you turn your artistic flair and aesthetic eye into a potentially rewarding career. Our comprehensive and well-balanced course of study can enable you to become a competent, efficient, professional graphic designer. Combining the traditional design foundations with the latest technology and a core liberal studies base, our training can prepare you to seek an exciting career in the graphic arts. As a graduate of this program, you may seek future entry-level employment opportunities such as graphic designer, illustrator, pre-press or desktop specialist, and web page designer.

With Kaplan School of Nursings Associate of Science in Nursing program, students are required to complete their clinical practice experience at facilities in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Miami Dade County in Florida. Students must participate in the clinical practicum experience to fulfill program requirements.

The 18-month program was developed in response to increasing needs in the community and beyond for qualified members of the profession. The Criminal Justice program offers three areas of emphasis: Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Private Security. In addition to these fields, criminal justice professionals are employed as detectives, criminologists, counselors, parole officers, juvenile social service workers, and in many more positions. Additional police academy training may be required for law enforcement jobs.

Earning a medical assisting degree at Kaplan University is designed to prepare you to enter one of the fastest-growing, most versatile professions in the health care industry. As a medical assistant, you will interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a regular basis. Through a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on training, this program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant.

This program provides emphasis in management, human resources, selling, marketing, accounting, and business law. Graduates may be required to demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills by reading and understanding financial reports, and applying modern management practices and widely utilized marketing, selling, and accounting techniques.

The Associate of Applied Science in Accounting program is designed by professionals to help you develop the technical accounting, problem-solving, and written communication skills required for success. This program features a comprehensive study of accounting that can prepare you for entry-level employment in the accounting field. With this broad-based training, you can gain a well-rounded education in the financial aspects of an organization. As a graduate of this program, you should have the ability to utilize accounting software applications and analyze, record, and interpret accounting information based upon industry guidelines.

If you want to advance your career or make a career change by entering the legal profession, the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies will give you the advantage you need to attain the position you want. Our program teaches you to communicate effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from specialized legal areas, demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field

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.

Modeled on the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) national curriculum, the Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science.

At the center of every busy medical office is a team of trained professionals that works with patient records, medical documents, and other medical office matters. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management prepares you for a career as part of this expert team. It also qualifies you to seek national certification as an administrative specialist. You'll study the communication, clinical, and organizational skills required to provide outstanding patient care. In addition, you'll master appointment management and scheduling, medical records management, insurance processing, insurance coding and billing, and financial management. Upon graduation, you'll display professional conduct, communicate effectively with personnel and patients, and know how to manage emergency situations. What's more, you'll be eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist examination, given by the American Medical Technologists. Medical Office Management degree program graduates find positions in doctor's offices, medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices, pharmaceutical companies, and labs.

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Transcription lets you achieve the specialized skills and knowledge you need to become a certified professional on your own schedule. As a medical transcriptionist, you'll be responsible for turning doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise, print and electronic documents. Such records are the main reference for health care decisions made by patients and their physicians. They must be produced in a timely, accurate, and totally confidential manner. Medical transcriptionists enjoy a taste of medical training and exposure to many different medical disciplines. They work in hospitals, physicians' offices, and in a wide range of other medical facilities. More and more, work is being outsourced to independent contractors who operate their businesses from home. Our associate's degree program focuses on developing self-discipline, strong language skills, typing accuracy and speed, and computer literacy. Training includes studies of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, drugs and pharmacology, and medical ethics. Communications skills such as writing, editing, proofreading, and office correspondence are also covered. Valuable work experience is included along with academic instruction.

Educational paraprofessionals-teaching assistants or teacher aides-are needed to work in a variety of classroom settings at the preschool, elementary, and high school levels. Kaplan Universitys associates degree in educational paraprofessional emphasizes teaching and learning theories, classroom and behavior management, instructional strategies in math, reading, and writing, and the diverse learning needs of English language learners and students receiving special education services. This program is designed to provide you with an overview of the role of the paraprofessional in the field of education. In addition, the programs curriculum blends theory and practice, and aims to provide a general education foundation in ethics, critical thinking, and communication skills to support the responsibilities of paraprofessionals in the learning environment.

Through our computer support programs, we offer you the opportunity to gain the knowledge you need to search for entry-level employment in a field that is vital in today�s business world. Through group discussions, lectures, and hands-on experience, you could learn about computer programs, hardware and software, and network systems. Upon completion of this program, you may seek positions as a desktop support technician, help desk specialist, computer lab coordinator, office systems support specialist, hardware/software installer, or computer salesperson.

The objective of the Dental Assistant program is to prepare students with the knowledge, the technical skills and the work habits required for entry-level positions in the dental field. This program includes instruction in both the clinical (chairside) and administrative aspects of dental assisting. Graduates may become Registered Dental Assistants by passing the Registered Dental Assistant Examination. Students are eligible to sit for the State Board of Radiology Exam. Although the program is designed to prepare students to take various certification or license exams, the School cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams.

The objective of the Practical Nursing program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for entry-level positions as Practical Nurses. Students are trained to give direct care to clients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Nursing responsibilities may include direct patient care, the administration of medication, and the application of procedures and treatments.