Business and Administration

Whether you are just getting started in a new career or are seeking to advance up the corporate ladder, a well-rounded education is vital to your success in all types of business. At Kaplan University, our career-focused degree programs are designed to help you acquire knowledge and skills that will stand out to employers, giving you an edge in today’s competitive business marketplace.

Communication Studies

Join the exciting field of Communication Studies! Prepare yourself for a career in business communications, interpersonal communication, public relations or media communications with a Communication Studies degree from.

Computers and Technology

Increasingly complex computer systems and rapidly changing technology translates into a promising career outlook for skilled information technology professionals. At Kaplan University's School of Information Technology, you will be guided by instructors who are practicing professionals in the IT industry. Experience online learning as you study current industry standards in information technology.

Criminal Justice and Legal

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

Kaplan University's School of Legal Studies has helped more than 6,500 graduates achieve their educational goals. We are the country's largest provider of online legal studies programs including paralegal/legal studies, political science, and environmental policy.* Each program is designed to provide practical skills that you could immediately apply in your career or serve as a foundation for law school.† The curriculum is enhanced by select internship and externship opportunities‡, and professional instructors-many of whom are attorneys-who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom via engaging, live seminars. We also offer scholarships and experiential credit to eligible students to reduce the completion time and cost of their degree.

*Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2009-2010 Degrees and Certificates Conferred, Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate), on the Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/IPEDS.

†While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued bachelor-, graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any programs.

‡The student is responsible for identifying and obtaining approval for an appropriate externship/internship in his or her location.

Education

The field of education offers a broad variety of career opportunities, from teaching in K-12 schools, colleges, and universities to administering school districts and other educational programs. If you're looking for a noble profession in which you will have an opportunity to influence future generations, the Graduate School of Education at Kaplan University is an ideal place to start.

Health and Wellness

The mission of the health science programs is to educate students who can become ethical decision makers capable of entering the allied medical and health care fields. The School of Health Sciences seeks to accomplish this through a core curriculum of courses that foster effective communication skills, analytical problem-solving abilities, and an appreciation of the diversity of human beings. The curriculum then combines these skills with specific industry skills that give graduates the opportunity to function effectively in a dynamic field of service. 

Liberal Arts

Kaplan University helps you prepare for the life you want after graduation. Our eight campus locations in Iowa and Nebraska provide the facilities, faculty and staff, and career options for your future success. Learn from professionals who specialize in identifying career opportunities and preparing students for a brighter future.

Many colleges and universities help you prepare through education. With Kaplan University, you have the added advantage of a curriculum designed to help you find your future career. Many Kaplan University programs are developed around the needs of local employers, allowing you to become more competitive for jobs in your area while employers gain local talent. It’s a win-win situation for you and your community.

Medical and Nursing

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

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

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

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

Public Administration

Scout Public Administration programs that will allow you the opportunity to take a valuable role in your community. A degree in Public Administration can prepare you to advance your leadership skills while learning how to explore and develop policies to operate state and local governments. Explore the decision making tactics used by officials to solve real-world social issues. Public Administration programs can introduce and expand your skills in law and public administration, management, public policy, data analysis, technology and more. Learn more about Public Administration programs now!

Science, Math & Engineering

A Science, Math & Engineering degree will give you everything you need to lauch a career! Specialized engineers are needed in the professional field now more than ever. Get started today!

Social Science

A broad liberal arts education cultivates good communication skills, an important quality for job candidates in all career fields. It can also help you develop critical thinking skills and hone your ability to make decisions independently-qualities that can set you apart when applying for jobs in a competitive market. Develop these skills and more by earning a degree from Kaplan University's School of Arts and Sciences.