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Kaplan University Gives You the Flexibility, Resources, and Expertise to Reach Your Goals
Welcome to online education. At Kaplan University you earn a college degree on your terms. We give you the control to schedule your education. There are no job interruptions, travel expenses, or hours spent searching the campus map. Attend classes anytime, anywhere 24/7.
A Productive and Exciting Way to Learn
Unlike traditional classroom experiences, Kaplan University focuses on adding a human touch to the high technology of learning online. We are committed to providing you the personal attention and academic support when you need it. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative learning opportunities. Here are some of the highlights:
- Online Quizzes —Many classes have a quiz at the end of each lesson, which provides you with instant feedback on what you’ve learned.
- Message Boards—Each week’s lesson includes interaction between students and their instructors on our message boards. This provides the chance to expand your learning through discussions or get advice from a professor or class peers.
- Web Field Trips—Students conduct research using various Internet research sites and are asked to take notes in their online learning journals for discussion later.
- Seminars—Students participate in interactive seminar sessions with their classmates and instructor. The seminars help create a significant and enriching exchange within students' online learning experience.
Learn From Instructors With Real-World Experience
Our programs are taught by practicing professionals. Because they work in the field they teach, you will acquire the most current knowledge and skills. That’s an important benefit when it comes to the modern workplace, where the landscape is constantly evolving.
Take Advantage of Our Library’s Vast Resources
Kaplan University offers students a full complement of library services through its relationship with UAH Salmon Library at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama. The UAH Salmon Library is a fully appointed university library with a collection of 326,000 volumes along with collections of U.S. government documents, materials in microform and microfiche, and manuscript collections. The library currently receives over 14,000 periodicals.
The library’s catalog is available online, and students can easily access a description of any item in the collection. Library books can then be delivered physically to borrowers; articles and excerpts can be scanned and delivered electronically. In addition to its catalog, the library offers access to 13,000 e-journals.
We’re a Premier Education Provider
If you are looking to gain the skills you require to achieve your career and educational goals, you’ll find the program you need at Kaplan University. Building on a long and distinguished history as both academic pioneer and career-maker, we have become one of the world’s finest providers of online education.
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A.A.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
The objective of the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in a variety of fields with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies provides a degree-completion program and accommodates both the student whose needs are satisfied by an A.S. degree and the student who may wish to pursue study beyond the associate’s degree level. The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree allows students to transfer in courses from a regionally or nationally accredited institution of higher education or to design a program of study for degree completion. While the open concentration area can be a combination of courses from a variety of disciplines, the degree rests solidly on a generaleducation foundation. Students plan their degree design in accordance with their employment or higher education objectives. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of science degree. Graduates of this program may find career opportunities in a variety of fields based on their area of concentration.
The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with Educational Paraprofessional emphasis is designed to prepare students with the introductory knowledge and skills for assisting with children and teachers. However, the ASIS degree with Educational Paraprofessional emphasis is not represented as meeting specific state Board of Education criteria for assisting with children and teachers in a public school setting. Students are encouraged to check with their local school district on specific college education requirements needed in the field of paraprofessional education.
The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree
program consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 107: College Composition I 5
for Arts and Sciences Majors*
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 115: Academic Strategies† 5
CS 210: Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Ethics 5
Elective: History 5
Elective: Humanities/Social Science 5
Elective: Science 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
IS 299: Associate’s Capstone in
Interdisciplinary Studies 3
Electives: 100/200-level Electives or Emphasis Area 30
Total Program Requirements 90
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ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional (teacher's aide)
SS 114: Child Development and Learning 5
EP 101: Introduction to Classroom Management 5
EP 210: Math Methods 5
EP 220: Reading and Writing Methods 5
EP 230: Characteristics of the Special Needs Child 5
EP 240: Technology and Curriculum 5
Option II: Open Concentration
Electives: 100-level or above 10
Electives: 200-level or above 20
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MBA
The objective of the Master of Business Administration program is to help students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, build knowledge, and prepare to successfully undertake leadership positions in competitive business environments. The program will challenge students to critically examine the theories and practices comprising the body of knowledge related to the conduct of business in dynamic environments and increase the breadth and depth of their skills and abilities. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a Master of Business Administration degree. Students whose academic backgrounds do not include economics, accounting, or finance should attain that knowledge prior to advancing to candidacy in the Master of Business Administration program. Kaplan University offers two foundation courses specifically designed to expose them to these essential skills (KU 510: Foundations of Mathematics and Economics and KU 511: Foundations of Accounting and Finance). The Master of Business Administration degree program consists of a minimum of 52 quarter credit hours. In addition, students may add a specialization to their degree plan, for which they are required to take a minimum of four courses from a group of six specializations. Specializations are not required for completion of the general program. Specializations include finance; marketing; human resources management; information technology; entrepreneurship; and management, communication, and quality.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
GB 500: Becoming an Effective Leader 4
GB 501: Leadership, Culture, and Change 4
GB 502: Managerial Economics 4
GB 503: Managerial Accounting 4
GB 504: Financial Management 4
GB 505: Marketing Management 4
GB 506: Information Systems Management 4
GB 507: Business Ethics 4
GB 508: The Legal Environment of Business 4
GB 509: Analytical Decision Making 4
GB 510: Project Management 4
GB 511: Strategic Human Resources Management 4
GB 599: Business Strategy 4
Total Program Requirements 52
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MBA/Finance
GB 521: Capital Markets and Investments 4
GB 522: Mergers and Acquisitions 4
GB 572: International Management 4
GB 523: International Finance 4
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MBA/Marketing
GB 531: Advertising 4
GB 532: Marketing Research 4
GB 533: Salesforce Management 4
GB 534: Marketing Psychology 4
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MBA/Human Resources Management
GB 541: Employment Law 4
GB 542: Training and Development 4
GB 543: Managing Change 4
GB 544: Quality Management 4
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MBA/Information Technology
GB 551: Managing Information Technology Projects 4
GB 552: Database Analysis and Design 4
GB 553: eBusiness Principles and Practices 4
GB 554: Operations Management 4
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MBA/Entrepreneurship
GB 561: Entrepreneurship 4
GB 562: Small Business Administration 4
GB 543: Managing Change 4
GB 544: Quality Management 4
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MBA/Management, Communication, and Quality
GB 571: Power and Negotiation 4
GB 572: International Management 4
GB 554: Operations Management 4
GB 544 Quality Management 4
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS
The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program prepares students for a variety of positions in the field of business. The degree offers a breadth of knowledge that provides a foundation appropriate for work in the field. This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the bachelor’s degree and the student who is planning to pursue
study in business fields beyond the baccalaureate level. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a bachelor of science degree.
Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing a degree in business by focusing electives and the capstone course in an emphasis area. The emphasis areas available in the Bachelor of Science in Business are accounting, finance, management of
information systems, and business security and assurance. The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 105: College Composition I for Business Majors*
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 113: Academic Strategies for 5
the Business Professional†
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
MM 305: Quantitative Methods 6
MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6
SS 204: Macroeconomics 5
SS 224: Microeconomics 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: History 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 100-level or above 10
Electives: 300-level or above‡ 6
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
AC 114: Accounting I 5
AC 116: Accounting II 5
MT 101: Introduction to Management 5
MT 211: Business Law 5
MT 217: Finance 5
MT 219: Marketing 5
MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6
MT 320: Research and Presentation§6
MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6
MT 425: Managerial Finance and Accounting 6
MT 435: Operations Management 6
MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6
MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Business 4
and Management
Electives: 300/400-level Management Electives 24
or Emphasis Area
Total Program Requirements 180
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BSB/Accounting
AC 239: Managerial Accounting§5
AC 300: Intermediate Accounting I§6
AC 301: Intermediate Accounting II 6
Select three of the following courses:
AC 410: Auditing 6
AC 420: Cost Accounting 6
AC 430: Advanced Tax — Corporate 6
AC 440: Advanced Accounting Systems 6
AC 450: Advanced Accounting 6
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BSB/Finance
AC 300: Intermediate Accounting 1§6
MT 480: Corporate Finance 6
MT 481: Financial Markets 6
MT 482: Financial Statement Analysis 6
MT 483: Investment Management 6
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BSB/Management of Information Systems
IT 163: Database Management§5
IT 273: LAN Concepts§5
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Advanced Start BS in Business
Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Business degree option for students who have earned an A.A.S., A.S., A.A., B.A., or B.S. degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a 2-year degree with the academic curriculum of a 4-year program.
The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled:
upon completion of an associate’s degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor’s degree. The combination of career courses and general education in the first 2 years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, while pursuing their lifelong learning aims.
Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.
Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor’s degree, but wish to change careers, and receive a second bachelor’s degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements.
In addition to possessing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisites required for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete the advanced start bachelor of science degree option. Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing your degree through focusing your electives and the subject of your capstone course on a particular emphasis area. The following emphasis areas are available in this degree: accounting, finance, management of information systems, and business security and assurance.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A.A.S./A.S./A.A./B.A./B.S. Degree 90
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher)
100/200: Accounting Course
100/200: Computer Course
100/200: Management Course
IT 133: Software Applications*
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
MM 305: Quantitative Methods 6
MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6
Elective: History 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 300-level or above 6
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6
MT 320: Research and Presentation 6
MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6
MT 425: Managerial Finance and Accounting 6
MT 435: Operations Management 6
MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6
MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in 4
Business and Management
Electives: 300/400-level Management Electives or Emphasis Area 24
Total Program Requirements 180
*Students choosing the management of information systems emphasis area will take IT 101:
Introduction to Information Technology.
Some emphasis areas have different prerequisite requirements:
ACCOUNTING EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
AC 114: Accounting I
AC 116: Accounting II
AC 239: Managerial Accounting
100/200: Computer Course
100/200: Management Course
FINANCE EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
AC 114: Accounting I
AC 116: Accounting II
100/200: Computer Course
100/200: Management Course
MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 163: Database Management
IT 273: LAN Concepts
100/200: Accounting Course
100/200: Management Course
BUSINESS SECURITY AND ASSURANCE EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
AC 114: Accounting I
AC 116: Accounting II
IT 273: LAN Concepts
100/200: Computer Course
100/200: Management Course
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BS in Management
The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in management with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor’s degree and the student who is planning to pursue study in the management field beyond the baccalaureate level. Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing a degree in management by focusing your electives and the subject of the capstone course on a particular emphasis area. The emphasis areas available in the Bachelor of Science in Management are e-business, health care management, sales and marketing, and human resource management.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a bachelor of science degree with a major in management. Graduates of this program may find career opportunities in the areas of management, marketing, and operations. The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 105: College Composition I for Business Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 113: Academic Strategies for the Business Professional† 5
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6
Elective: Social Science 10
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: History 300/400-level 6
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 100-level or above 10
Elective: 300-level or above 6
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
AC 114: Accounting I 5
MT 101: Introduction to Management 5
MT 203: Human Resource Management 5
MT 211: Business Law 5
MT 217: Finance 5
MT 219: Marketing 5
MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6
MT 302: Organizational Behavior 6
MT 320: Research and Presentation 6
MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6
MT 435: Operations Management 6
MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6
MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Management 4
Electives: 300/400-level Management Electives or
Emphasis Area 24
Total Program Requirements 180
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BSM/E-Business
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design‡ 5
IT 255: E-Commerce Development‡ 5
Select four of the following courses:
MT 351: Economics of Information 6
MT 355: Marketing Research 6
MT 359: Advertising in the 21st Century 6
MT 451: Business and Technological Change 6
IT 430: Project Management 6
IT 476: Web Marketing and E-Commerce 6
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BSM/Sales and Marketing
MT 355: Marketing Research 6
MT 359: Advertising in the 21st Century‡ 6
MT 450: Marketing Management 6
MT 455: Salesforce Management 6
MT 459: Consumer Behavior 6
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BSM/Human Resource Management
HR 400: Personnel AdministrationII 6
HR 410: Employee Training and Development 6
HR 435: Employee Compensation and Benefits 6
HR 480: Employment Law and Labor Relations 6
HR 485: Strategy and Change Management 6
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Advanced Start BS in Management
Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Management degree option for students who have earned an A.A.S., A.S., A.A, B.A., or B.S. degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a 2-year degree with the academic curriculum of a 4-year program. The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled: upon completion of an associate’s degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor’s degree. The combination of career courses and general education in the first 2 years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, while pursuing their lifelong learning aims.
Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.
Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor’s degree, but wish to change careers, and receive a second bachelor’s degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements. In addition to possessing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisites required for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete the advanced start bachelor of science degree option. Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing your degree through focusing your electives and the subject of your capstone course on a particular emphasis area. The following emphasis areas are available in this degree: sales and marketing, human resource management, health care management, and e-business.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A.A.S./A.S./A.A./B.A./B.S. Degree 90
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher)
100/200: Accounting Course
100/200: Computer Course
100/200: Management Course
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
Elective: History 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 300/400-level 6
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6
MT 302: Organizational Behavior 6
MT 320: Research and Presentation 6
MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6
MT 435: Operations Management 6
MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6
MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Business
and Management 4
Electives: 300/400-level Management Elective or
Emphasis Area Courses 24
Total Program Requirements 180
Some emphasis areas have different prerequisite requirements:
E-BUSINESS EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 117/IT 255: Introduction to Web Design, or
E-Commerce Development
100/200: Accounting Course
100/200: Management Course
SALES AND MARKETING EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
MT 219: Marketing
100/200: Accounting Course
100/200: Computer Course
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT EMPHASIS PREREQUISITE
HR 400: Personnel Administration*
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AAS in Business Administration/Accounting
The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/Accounting degree program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in accounting. This program features a comprehensive study in accounting. Courses include the application of accounting principles, payroll processing, financial statement preparation, managerial accounting usage, federal taxation, and accounting software. Computer usage will be emphasized throughout the program through the use of accounting, document processing, and spreadsheet software, and the exploration and use of the Internet. Students are encouraged upon graduation to take a national accreditation exam in accountancy given by the Accreditation Council for Accountancy & Taxation (ACAT). ACAT is an independent accrediting organization that offers the designation Accredited Business Accountant to individuals passing the exam. The ACAT exam also has been selected by the Iowa Examining Board as the Accounting Practitioner (AP) licensing exam. Students passing the AP exam may be licensed by the State of Iowa as an Accounting Practitioner. Passing the ACAT/AP exam provides students with the additional credentials that are an indicator of competency to the public. Although the program is designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University 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. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree. Duties for graduates of this program may include computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to keep financial records complete; maintaining financial information such as disbursements, expenses, and/or tax payments; and examining financial records and preparing income tax returns. The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/ Accounting degree program consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 105: College Composition I for Business Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 113: Academic Strategies for
the Business Professional† 5
CS 210: Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Economics 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
AC 114: Accounting I 5
AC 116: Accounting II 5
AC 122: Payroll Accounting 5
AC 152: Computerized Accounting 5
AC 239: Managerial Accounting OR
AC 256: Federal Tax 5
MT 101: Introduction to Management 5
MT 211: Business Law 5
MT 217: Finance 5
MT 299: Associate’s Capstone in Management 3
Total Program Requirements 90
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AAS in Business Administration/Management
The objective of the Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/Management degree program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in a variety of fields, including banking, retailing, sales, and personnel, or graduates may manage their own business. The curriculum combines accounting and microcomputer skills, with a solid foundation in managerial and interpersonal skills. Students gain teamwork and leadership skills as well as an ability to motivate people and communicate effectively. Decision-making and problem-solving skills will also be emphasized. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree. Duties for graduates of this program may include maintaining employee records in compliance with state and federal laws; recruiting, training, and supervising staff; maintaining a safe and productive work environment; and scheduling work assignments for staff.
The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/ Management degree program consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 105: College Composition I for Business Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 113: Academic Strategies for
the Business Professional† 5
CS 210: Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Economics 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
AC 114: Accounting I 5
AC 116: Accounting II 5
IT 153: Spreadsheet Applications OR
IT 163: Database Management 5
MT 101: Introduction to Management 5
MT 203: Human Resource Management 5
MT 211: Business Law 5
MT 217: Finance 5
MT 219: Marketing 5
MT 299: Associate’s Capstone in Management 3
Total Program Requirements 90
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Kaplan University Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is intended to help students satisfy their intellectual curiosity, build knowledge, and prepare to successfully undertake leadership and other professional positions in today’s complex criminal justice environment. The program provides students an opportunity to pursue either a professional practicebased, nonthesis-track course of study or a more traditional, research-based thesis-track course of study. Moreover, students have the option of selecting a specialization in addition to the core curriculum requirements. The specializations include law, global issues in criminal justice, leadership/executive management, and policing. All courses designated as specialization courses may be applied toward elective credit if a student elects not to pursue a specialization.
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice program also assesses students’ acquisition of competencies at the conclusion of the program via their coursework and either the submission of a thesis research project for thesis-track students or successful completion of a comprehensive examination covering the core curriculum for nonthesis-track students. In so doing, the program enables graduates to become better prepared to meet the dynamic challenges of the field today and in the future. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program consists of a minimum of 55 quarter credit hours. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a master of science degree.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
THESIS TRACK
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CJ 500: Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice 5
CJ 501: Criminological Theory 5
CJ 502: Research Methodology 5
CJ 503: Organizational Behavior 5
CJ 504: Data Analysis 5
CJ 600: Research and Thesis I 5
CJ 601: Research and Thesis II 5
ELECTIVES
Specialization or general electives 20
Total Program Requirements 55
NONTHESIS TRACK
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CJ 500: Critical Legal Issues in Criminal Justice 5
CJ 501: Criminological Theory 5
CJ 502: Research Methodology 5
CJ 503: Organizational Behavior 5
CJ 505: Critical Issues in Criminal Justice 5
CJ 602: Comprehensive Examination 0
ELECTIVES
Specialization or general electives 30
Total Program Requirements 55
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MSCJ/Law
Select four of the following courses:
CJ 506: Advanced Topics in Criminal Law 5
CJ 507: Criminal Procedure and
the U.S. Supreme Court 5
CJ 508: Evidentiary Issues in Criminal Cases 5
CJ 509: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5
CJ 510: Specialized Criminal Statues
and Complex Investigations 5
CJ 511: Employment and Policy Law 5
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MSCJ/Global Issues in Criminal Justice
CJ 509: Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 5
CJ 512: Transnational Crime 5
CJ 513: Critical Issues in Terrorism 5
CJ 514: Seminar—Contemporary International
Justice Issues 5
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MSCJ/Leadership/Executive Management
CJ 511: Employment and Policy Law 5
CJ 515: Theoretical Applications
of Justice Management 5
CJ 516: Fiscal Issues in Criminal Justice 5
CJ 517: Human Resource Development 5
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MSCJ/Policing
CJ 511: Employment and Policy Law 5
CJ 516: Fiscal Issues in Criminal Justice 5
CJ 518: Critical Issues in Policing 5
CJ 519: Ethics and Diversity in Policing 5
ELECTIVES
CJ 520: Issues in Private Security 5
CJ 521: Critical Issues in Corrections 5
CJ 522: Comparative Correctional Systems 5
CJ 590: Independent Study in Criminal Justice 1-5
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program offers a level of academic study that provides the student with a solid foundation in criminal justice and a broad liberal arts knowledge base. The baccalaureate program is designed to combine the professional skills of various specialized areas of criminal justice with research and analytical skills. The bachelor program also offers the opportunity to personalize a degree with emphasis areas in law enforcement, corrections, private security, forensic psychology, and fraud examination and investigation. Students enroll in this program to seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments, such as law enforcement, jails, or prisons, and in probation, parole, or juvenile justice facilities. A criminal justice background may provide career opportunities in corporate security, public safety, or loss prevention and private protective services or investigations. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is ideal for students who seek an academically challenging and solid program. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a bachelor of science degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CJ 105: History of Criminal Justice 5
CM 103: College Composition I
for Criminal Justice Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 111: Academic Strategies for the
Criminal Justice Professional† 5
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
Elective: Ethics 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Science 5
Elective: Social Science 300/400-level 6
Elective: Humanities 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 100/200-level 10
Electives: 300/400-level 18
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CJ 101: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 5
CJ 102: Criminology 5
CJ 230: Criminal Law for Criminal Justice 5
CJ 300: Research Methods in Criminal Justice 6
CJ 340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics 6
CJ 345: Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice OR
CJ 444: Managing Criminal Justice Organizations 6
CJ 343: Comparative Justice Systems OR
CJ 350: Organized Crime 6
CJ 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Criminal Justice 4
Electives: 100-level or above Criminal Justice
Electives, or Emphasis Area 20
Electives: 300-level or above Criminal Justice
Electives, or Emphasis Area 24
Total Program Requirements 180
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BSCJ/Law Enforcement
CJ 210: Criminal Investigation 5
CJ 211: Police Operations 5
CJ 223: Criminal Evidence 5
CJ 333: Family and Domestic Violence 6
CJ 370: Courtroom Presentation
of Scientific Evidence 6
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BSCJ/Corrections
CJ 130: Introduction to Corrections 5
CJ 150: Juvenile Delinquency 5
CJ 242: Critical Issues in Corrections 5
CJ 411: Drugs and Alcohol in the Criminal
Justice System 6
CJ 433: Probation and Parole 6
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BSCJ/Private Security
CJ 180: Private Security 5
CJ 223: Criminal Evidence 5
CJ 264: White-Collar Crime 5
CJ 350: Organized Crime 6
CJ 443: Security Management and Administration 6
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Advanced Start BS in Criminal Justice
Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree option for students who have earned an A.A.S., A.S., A.A, B.A., or B.S. degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a 2-year degree with the academic curriculum of a 4-year program. The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled: upon completion of an associate’s degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor’s degree. The combination of career courses and general education in the first 2 years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, while pursuing their lifelong learning aims.
Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.
Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor’s degree, but wish to change careers, and receive a second bachelor’s degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements. In addition to possessing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisites required for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete the advanced start bachelor of science degree option. Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing your degree through focusing your electives and the subject of your capstone course on a particular emphasis area. The following emphasis areas are available in this degree: law enforcement, corrections, private security, forensic psychology, and fraud examination and investigation.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A.A.S./A.S./A.A./B.A./B.S. Degree 90
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS*
CJ 101: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
CJ 102: Criminology
CJ 230: Criminal Law for Criminal Justice
CM 220: College Composition II
Computer Course: 100-level or above
Mathematics Course: 200-level or above
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
Elective: Humanities 300/400-level 6
Elective: Social Science 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 300-level or above 18
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CJ 300: Research Methods in Criminal Justice 6
CJ 340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics 6
CJ 345: Supervisory Practices in Criminal Justice OR
CJ 444: Managing Criminal Justice Organizations 6
CJ 343: Comparative Justice Systems OR
CJ 350: Organized Crime
CJ 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Criminal Justice 4
Electives: 300/400-level Criminal Justice Electives
or Emphasis Area 24
Total Program Requirements 180
*Students pursuing a Criminal Justice emphasis area in forensic psychology, law
enforcement, corrections, or private security must complete 15 100/200-level
Criminal Justice credits as prerequisites. Please see the Bachelor of Science in
Criminal Justice degree plan for emphasis area requirements.
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AAS in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree program offers a level of academic study that provides the student with a foundation in criminal justice and a liberal arts knowledge base. The criminal justice courses offer the technical skills of various specialized employment areas such as law enforcement, corrections, and private security. Students enroll in this program to seek employment opportunities in various criminal justice environments such as: police, sheriff’s departments, or other law enforcement offices; jails or prisons, as detention or correctional officers; and other levels of security. A criminal justice background may provide career opportunities in corporate security, public safety, or private detection or investigation. The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree program is ideal for students who seek an academically solid program. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree.
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree program consists of a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 103: College Composition I
for Criminal Justice Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 111: Academic Strategies for
the Criminal Justice Professional† 5
CS 210: Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Ethics 5
Elective: Social Science 5
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Elective: 100-level or above 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CJ 101: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 5
CJ 102: Criminology 5
CJ 230: Criminal Law for Criminal Justice 5
CJ 299: Associate’s Capstone in Criminal Justice 3
Electives: Criminal Justice Emphasis Area or
100/200-level electives 20
Total Program Requirements 90
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BSCJ/Law Enforcement
CJ 210: Criminal Investigation 5
CJ 211: Police Operations 5
CJ 223: Criminal Evidence 5
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BSCJ/Corrections
CJ 130: Introduction to Corrections 5
CJ 150: Juvenile Delinquency 5
CJ 242: Critical Issues in Corrections 5
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Private Security
CJ 180: Private Security 5
CJ 223: Criminal Evidence 5
CJ 264: White-Collar Crime 5
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MA in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning program is intended for practicing K–12 teachers with a valid U.S. teaching license, per the requirements of the issuing state, but a license is not a prerequisite for admission. The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning offers a professional development opportunity for teachers and other educators seeking to enhance their classroom performance. Degree candidates will read, analyze, and critique both historical and current educational research studies to prepare them to assume the role of instructional leaders dedicated to improving student performance.
The degree program is designed to help candidates become proficient in five program competencies (outcomes), which are based upon national and professional standards for practicing teachers. Each course requires candidates to acquire knowledge and experience in one or more of the program competencies. Additionally, the program is built upon the Reflective Decision-Maker Model to strengthen thoughtful self-analysis of teaching practice. To demonstrate their knowledge of the program’s four knowledge goals (diverse learners, academic content and pedagogy, assessment, and professional responsibilities and relationships), candidates will provide evidence of meeting five program outcomes, and will choose to focus their studies in one of five emphasis areas: Teaching Literacy and Language, Teaching With Technology, Teaching Students With Special Needs, Teaching Mathematics: Grades K–5, and Teaching Mathematics:
Grades 6–8 . Upon successful completion of the program courses and the Electronic Presentation Portfolio, graduates will be awarded a Master of Arts degree. Students cannot transfer coursework in for ED 500, ED 552, and ED 572. Courses are taken in sequence, and students are not allowed to take more than three courses per term. Students choose an emphasis area degree plan during enrollment or with an Academic Advisor.
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning degree program consists of a minimum of 48 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
ED 500: Introduction to the Master of Arts Program 1
ED 502: Transforming Teaching Practice 5
ED 512: Classroom Research Practice 5
ED 522: Classroom Management 5
ED 532: Curriculum Design 5
ED 552: Educational Leadership 5
ED 562: Student Assessment 5
ED 572: Action Research (Capstone Course) 5
Electives: 500-level Education Electives or
Emphasis Area 12
Total Program Requirements: 48
EMPHASIS AREAS
Choose 12 credits from one of the following emphasis areas:
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MATL/Teaching Literacy and Language
ED 504: Literacy Education in the Primary Grades 4
ED 514: Literacy Education in the
Intermediate Grades 4
ED 524: Literacy Education in Adolescence 4
ED 534: Teaching ESL in the Content Areas 4
ED 544: Language and Culture of Bilingual Students 4
LT 502: Teaching Reading Across
the Curriculum (Grades K–5) 4
LT 503: Teaching Writing Across
the Curriculum (Grades K–5) 4
LT 511: Teaching Writing Across
the Curriculum (Grades 6–12) 4
LT 512: Reading in the Content Areas (Grades 6–12) 4
LT 513: Methods of Teaching English
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MATL/Teaching With Technology
ED 554: Using Technology in Instructional Settings 4
ED 564: Web Design in the Classroom Setting 4
ED 574: Technology in Special Education 4
ED 573: Using Technology: Fundamentals
of Integration 4
ED 583: Using Technology: Practical Applications 4
ED 593: Using Technology: Applications
in the Content Areas 4
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ED 506: Teaching Students With Behavior Disorders 4
ED 584: Teaching Exceptional Students
in Inclusive Settings 4
ED 594: Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities 4
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MATL/Teaching Mathematics: Grades K-5
MH 501: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Numbers and Operations (Grades K–5) 4
MH 502: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Geometry and Measurement (Grades K–5) 4
MH 503: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Algebra (Grades K–5) 4
MH 504: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Data Analysis and Probability (Grades K–5) 4
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MATL/Teaching Mathematics: Grades 6-8
MH 511: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Numbers and Operations (Grades 6–8) 4
MH 512: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Geometry and Measurement (Grades 6–8) 4
MH 513: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Algebra (Grades 6–8) 4
MH 514: Developing Mathematical Proficiency:
Data Analysis and Probability (Grades 6–8) 4
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Master of Education/Secondary Education (Iowa only)
The Master of Education program is expected to be piloted in specific regions in 2006. The curriculum prepares degree candidates to become qualified, certified secondary teachers. The Master of Education degree program is designed to help candidates become proficient in nine program competencies, which are based upon national and state professional standards for beginning teachers. Each course requires candidates to gain knowledge and experience in relation to one or more of the program competencies. Every course is designed to support the Reflective Decision-Maker Model to ensure that candidates develop the habit of thoughtful analysis of their own teaching practice to promote the learning and achievement of their secondary students.
Upon successful completion of the program courses, successful student teaching, and completion of the Electronic Presentation Portfolio, graduates will be awarded a Master of Education degree. The Master of Education degree program consists of a minimum of 56 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
ED 501: Introduction to the Master
of Education Program 1
ED 503: Educational Psychology 4
ED 513: Child and Adolescent Development 4
ED 523: Research on Effective Teaching 4
ED 533: Perspectives on Diversity 4
ED 543: Education and Psychology
of Exceptional Children 4
ED 553: History and Philosophy of Education 4
ELEMENTARY TEACHING CONCENTRATION
ED 505: Methods of Teaching Reading 4
ED 515: Methods of Reading Diagnosis
and Assessment 4
ED 525: Methods of Elementary Student Assessment 4
ED 535: Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics 4
ED 545: Methods of Teaching Elementary Science 4
ED 555: Methods of Teaching Elementary Language
Arts and Social Studies 4
Choose one of the following two Methods courses:
ED 565: Methods of Teaching Health
and Physical Education 4
ED 575: Methods of Teaching Music and Visual Arts 4
ED 585: Methods of Elementary
Classroom Management 4
ED 603: Elementary Student Teaching
(Clinical Internship) 10
ED 604: Elementary Student Teaching Seminar 1
Total Program Requirements 68
SECONDARY TEACHING CONCENTRATION
ED 511: Introduction to Teaching Methods 4
ED 521: Reading in the Content Areas 4
ED 531: Methods of Secondary Student Assessment 4
Choose one of the following four Methods courses:
ED 541: Methods of Teaching Secondary
English Language Arts 4
ED 551: Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics 4
ED 561: Methods of Teaching Secondary Science 4
ED 571: Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies 4
ED 581: Methods of Secondary
Classroom Management 4
ED 601: Secondary Student Teaching
(Clinical Internship) 10
ED 602: Secondary Student Teaching Seminar 1
Total Program Requirements 56
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BS in Information Technology
The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in information technology with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, creative skills, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. At the completion of this degree students will be able to apply system and technical solutions and analysis to hardware and software problems.
This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor’s degree and the student who is planning to pursue study in the information technology field beyond the baccalaureate level. The five emphasis areas available in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology are programming, network administration, Web development, database, and multimedia and animation. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a bachelor of science degree.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 106: College Composition I for Technology
and Design Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 114: Academic Strategies for the Technology
and Design Professional† 5
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
MM 309: Discrete Mathematics 6
Elective: Economics 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Ethics 100/200-level 5
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Elective: 100/200-level 5
Electives: 300/400-level 12
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
IT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5
IT 163: Database Management 5
IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5
IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5
IT 273: LAN Concepts 5
IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6
IT 430: Project Management 6
IT 460: Systems Analysis and Design 6
IT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone
in Information Technology 4
Electives: Information Technology 300-level 12
Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 200-level 10
Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 300/400-level 24
Total Program Requirements 180
EMPHASIS AREAS
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BSIT/Programming
IT 254: Programming II 5
IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic 5
IT 350: Structured Query Language 6
IT 461: Advanced Visual Basic II 6
IT 464: Object-Oriented Programming 6
IT 466: Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 6
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BSIT/Networking
IT 278: Network Administration 5
IT 283: Networking Cases 5
IT 380: Network Operating Systems 6
IT 386: Wide Area Networking 6
IT 482: Network Design 6
IT 484: Networking Security 6
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BSIT/Web Development
IT 245: Website Development 5
IT 247 Website Tools 5
IT 373: Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design 6
IT 470 Advanced Web Languages for Web Design 6
IT 476: Web Marketing and E-Commerce 6
IT 478: Web Servers and Security 6
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BSIT/Database
Electives: 200-level 10
IT 350: Structured Query Language 6
IT 354: Database Design 6
IT 452: Advanced Query Design and Reporting 6
IT 456: Database Administration 6
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BSIT/Web Development
IT 245: Website Development 5
IT 247 Website Tools 5
IT 373: Graphics and Multimedia for Web Design 6
IT 490: Animation Behaviors 6
IT 492: Website Animation Integration 6
IT 496: Animation for Gaming 6
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Advanced Start BS in Information Technology
Kaplan University offers the Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree option for students who have earned an A.A.S., A.S., A.A., B.A., or B.S. degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. The advanced start degree option is an innovative program that combines the career-oriented focus of a 2-year degree with the academic curriculum of a 4-year program. The flexibility inherent in the two-step process is unparalleled: upon completion of an associate’s degree, students have the option of joining the workforce while continuing toward a bachelor’s degree. The combination of career courses and general education in the first 2 years of study allows students to join the workforce with the skills necessary to succeed, while pursuing their lifelong learning aims. Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer under this option.
Kaplan University has expanded the advanced start option to include students who have received a bachelor’s degree, but wish to change careers, and receive a second bachelor’s degree. Lower-level (100/200) coursework will be transferred as a block of 90 credits. Upper-level (300/400) coursework will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis and applied toward appropriate upper-level degree requirements.
In addition to possessing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, students applying for admission under this option must also complete all prerequisites required for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 90 quarter credit hours to complete the advanced start bachelor of science degree option. Kaplan University offers several options for personalizing your degree through focusing your electives and the subject of your capstone course on a particular emphasis area. The following emphasis areas are available in this degree: programming, network administration, Web development, database, and multimedia and animation.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
ASSOCIATE’S/BACHELOR’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A.A.S./A.S./A.A./B.A./B.S. Degree 90
PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher)
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design
IT 163: Database Management
IT 182: Introduction to Programming
IT 273: LAN Concepts
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
MM 309: Discrete Mathematics 6
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
Elective: History/Humanities 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 300/400-level 12
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6
IT 430: Project Management 6
IT 460 Systems Analysis and Design 6
IT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone
in Information Technology 4
Electives: Information Technology 300-level 12
Electives: Emphasis Area Courses 300/400-level 24
Total Program Requirements 180
Some emphasis areas have different prerequisite requirements:
PROGRAMMING EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design
IT 163: Database Management
IT 182: Introduction to Programming
IT 254: Programming II
IT 273: LAN Concepts
IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic
NETWORK ADMINISTRATION EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design
IT 163: Database Management
IT 182: Introduction to Programming
IT 278: Network Administration
IT 273: LAN Concepts
IT 283: Networking Cases
WEB DEVELOPMENT EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design
IT 163: Database Management
IT 182: Introduction to Programming
IT 245: Website Development
IT 247: Website Tools
IT 273: LAN Concepts
MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION EMPHASIS PREREQUISITES
CM 220: College Composition II
MM 201: College Algebra
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design
IT 163: Database Management
IT 182: Introduction to Programming
IT 245: Website Development
IT 247: Website Tools
IT 273: LAN Concepts
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AASCIS/Java
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree program prepares students with the general education, applied knowledge, technical skills, and communication skills required for a wide range of entry-level positions in the information technology field, including network administration, software programming, and Web development. Students gain the foundational skills necessary to install and maintain computer networks, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, manage databases, and develop Web pages. The emphasis area allows the student to choose to concentrate in programming, network administration, Web development, wireless networking, or Java. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree.
The Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree requires a minimum of 90 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 106: College Composition I for
Technology and Design Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 114: Academic Strategies for
the Technology and Design Professional† 5
CS 210: Career Development Strategies 2
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: Economics 5
Elective: Humanities 100/200-level 5
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT
Electives: 100-level or above 5
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
IT 102: Introduction to Information Technology II 5
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5
IT 163: Database Management 5
IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5
IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5
IT 273: LAN Concepts 5
IT 299: Associate’s Capstone in Computer
Information Systems 3
Electives: IT Emphasis Area 10
Total Program Requirements 90
EMPHASIS AREAS
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AASCIS/Programming
IT 254: Programming II 5
IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic 5
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AASCIS/Networking
IT 278: Network Administration 5
IT 283: Networking Cases 5
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AASCIS/Web Development
IT 245: Website Development 5
IT 247: Website Tools 5
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AASCIS/Wireless Networking
IT 284: Introduction to Wireless Technologies 5
IT 285: Wireless Cases 5
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AASCIS/Java
IT 258: Introduction to Java Programming 5
IT 259: Java Programming II 5
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PATHWAY CERTIFICATE
The Information Technology Pathway Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment and career advancement in the IT field. The certificate provides foundational knowledge of key information technology areas, including computer hardware, the Internet, databases, computer programming, and networking. Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate are transferable to Kaplan University degree programs.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5
IT 163: Database Management 5
IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5
IT 190: Computer Hardware and Operating Systems 5
IT 331: Technology Infrastructure 6
Total Program Requirements 36
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INTERNET AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
The Internet and Website Development Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment and career advancement in website development. The coursework introduces students to the computer field and progresses to basic Web page creation in HTML. Students learn website development using multimedia, graphics, image, and animation tools to encourage user productivity and interaction. Students also study e-commerce solutions and networking fundamentals. Graduates are prepared for the CompTIA i-Net+ certification exam and parts of the World Organization of Webmasters’ Certified Professional Webmaster certification. Although the program is designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate are transferable to Kaplan University degree programs.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5
IT 163: Database Management 5
IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5
IT 245: Website Development 5
IT 247: Website Tools 5
IT 255: E-Commerce Development 5
IT 278: Network Administration 5
IT 273: LAN Concepts 5
Total Program Requirements 45
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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE
The Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment and career advancement in computer programming. The coursework introduces three programming languages: Visual Basic (for Windows® programs), HTML (the Internet presentation language), and C++ (an object-oriented programming language). The certificate provides the foundational knowledge to pursue further study in advanced programming. Credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate are transferable to Kaplan University degree programs.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
IT 101: Introduction to Information Technology 5
IT 117: Introduction to Web Design 5
IT 163: Database Management 5
IT 182: Introduction to Programming 5
IT 254: Programming II 5
IT 273: LAN Concepts 5
IT 293: Advanced Visual Basic 5
Elective: IT Elective 5
Total Program Requirements 40
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RN to B.S. in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is considered a standard requirement for registered nurses seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. Kaplan University’s degree program centers around health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, information and health care technologies, ethics, human diversity, management theory, and health care systems and policies. A defining feature of the curriculum is its increased focus on leadership. The program features a capstone course, a requisite clinical course, and a professional development plan that includes career planning. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program enables registered nurses to complete the education needed to enhance clinical skills, better meet the increasingly complex demands of patient care, and qualify for employment in numerous nursing and management specialties. Additionally, the program is an excellent foundation from which to pursue graduate nursing studies. Associate’s degrees and credits considered to be remedial, occupational, or specialized may not be accepted for transfer. In addition to possessing an associate’s degree or diploma in nursing, students applying for admission must also complete all prerequisites for the bachelor’s degree courses. Thus, students may need to complete more than the minimum of 48 quarter credit hours.
The program is not one hundred percent online. A mentored lab will need to be completed during NU 304: Health/Wellness Assessment. Students must also participate in a preceptored clinical, which is the capstone course (NU 499). The lab and clinical are required and will need to be completed in the state of licensure. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a bachelor of science degree. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
CM 102/ Composition/Communication 8
CM ELE
MA 104: Anatomy and Physiology I 5
MA 107: Anatomy and Physiology II 5
MA 126: Pharmacology 5
SC 115: Principles of Nutrition 5
Elective: Science (Microbiology) 5
Elective: Social Science
(Human Growth and Development) 5
Elective: History/Humanities (100/200) 5
Elective: Mathematics (100/200) 5
Electives: Prior Nursing Credit 42
90
CORE REQUIREMENTS
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
HU 280: Bioethics 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
SS 124: Psychology OR
SS 144: Sociology 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture (100/200) 5
Electives: 300/400-level electives must be completed
from two of the following areas:
Communications, History, Humanities,
Mathematics, Science, or Social Science 12
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
NU 300: Professional Leadership Transitions 6
NU 304: Health/Wellness Assessment (Lab Course) 6
NU 310: Nursing Research 6
NU 350: Issues and Informatics 6
NU 410: Emerging Concepts in Aging
and Alternative Therapies 6
NU 420: Leadership and Management
in the Current Health Care Environment 6
NU 450: Leadership Concepts in Population-
Focused Nursing 6
NU 499: Bachelor’s Clinical (Capstone in Nursing) 6
Total Program Requirements 180
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B.S. in Management/Health Care Management
The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is to prepare students for career advancement in management with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. This degree accommodates both the student whose immediate educational goals are satisfied by the completion of a bachelor’s degree and the student who is planning to pursue study in the management field beyond the baccalaureate level. The health care management emphasis prepares students for positions in the planning and supervising of health care delivery. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a bachelor of science degree with a major in management. Graduates of this program may find career opportunities in the areas of management, marketing, and operations. The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program consists of a minimum of 180 quarter credit hours.
Note: This degree is offered as part of Kaplan University’s business programs.
CURRICULUM
Courses Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
CM 105: College Composition I for Business Majors* 5
CM 220: College Composition II 5
CS 113: Academic Strategies
for the Business Professional† 5
CS 410: Advanced Career Development Strategies 2
IT 133: Software Applications 5
MM 201: College Algebra (or higher) 5
MM 207: Statistics 5
MT 310: Ethics and the Legal Environment 6
Elective: Social Science 10
Elective: Communications 5
Elective: Diversity and Culture 5
Elective: History 300/400-level 6
Elective: Communications 300/400-level 6
OPEN ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS
Electives: 100-level or above 10
Electives: 300-level or above 6
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
AC 114: Accounting I 5
MT 101: Introduction to Management 5
MT 203: Human Resource Management 5
MT 211: Business Law 5
MT 217: Finance 5
MT 219: Marketing 5
MT 300: Management of Information Systems 6
MT 302: Organizational Behavior 6
MT 320: Research and Presentation 6
MT 340: Conflict Resolution and Team Dynamics 6
MT 435: Operations Management 6
MT 460: Management Policy and Strategy 6
MT 499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Business
and Management 4
Electives: 300/400-level Management Electives
or Emphasis Area Courses 24
Total Program Requirements 180
EMPHASIS AREA: HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
Select four of the following courses:
MT 301: Operations Management in Health Care 6
MT 371: Patients and Providers 6
MT 471: The Legal and Ethical Environment
of Health Care‡ 6
MT 475: Outcomes Assessment
and Quality Management 6
IT 430: Project Management 6
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BS in Paralegal Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies degree program was designed to prepare individuals for a career as a paralegal as well as for advancement for those already working in the field. The program provides the student with a broad knowledge base and a solid foundation in law and paralegal skills. The baccalaureate program is designed to combine the technical skills of various specialized areas of law with research and analytical skills. In addition to the areas covered in the associate-level program, the bachelor’s level covers the fields of real estate law, evidence, tort law, and advanced legal writing, as well as the addition of paralegal electives and general education requirements at the 300/400 level. The bachelor program also offers students the opportunity to select an emphasis area within their program elective requirements, such as personal injury, office management, and alternative dispute resolution. The bachelor’s degree program is ideal for students who seek an academically challenging program. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bure | |
